Why Mackay?

Whether you're sipping sundowners on a tropical sunset cruise, sharing the tranquillity of an ancient rainforest with shy platypus, exploring our rich cultural heritage or fossicking for gold in the hinterland, Mackay region has some diverse experiences and venues for your next conference and event.

Think of the Mackay region as a fresh, new alternative to more established destinations. We have an abundance of clean air and natural beauty matched with the commercial facilities and services to provide a great environment to educate, motivate and revitalise your delegates and partners.

Located half way between Brisbane and Cairns along the Queensland coast, Mackay is linked to the rest of Queensland by a comprehensive network of rail, road, sea and air services. Mackay boasts one of the fastest growing regional airports serviced by Qantas Link, Virgin Blue, Tiger Airways and Jetstar, all of which offer competitive and affordable fares to Mackay.

A safe, family-oriented city with spacious sandy beaches, tropical islands and a fascinating hinterland, Mackay combines all the attractions and commercial facilities expected of a large regional city with true blue country hospitality and a genuine desire to please. Even our climate is friendly with dry, sunny winter day temperatures around 21C, similar to the Hawaiian Islands!

You'll discover a pleasing variety of accommodation - in excess of 2,100 rooms - from seaside hotels to centrally located motels, beachside resorts and holiday units and an array of tourist parks with ensuite cabins. A range of professional services exist to support the staging of meetings, exhibitions and events.

You're bound to find your ideal Mackay region conference or event venue! Be it perched on the ocean's edge at Mackay Marina, within the city's thriving heart or beside a tranquil rainforest river in the highlands of Eungella National Park, you'll find something very special in our part of Queensland - the Mackay - Isaac Region.