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Mackay City & Beaches

The vibrant tropical city of Mackay has a score of hidden treasures and exciting experiences waiting to be uncovered – by you! Whether you wish to dine alfresco, shop the boutique stores, go for a paddle in the calm Coral Sea or mingle with the locals at the bustling bars and nightclubs, Mackay’s got you covered! Enjoy the year-round, near perfect weather at the brand new Bluewater Lagoon and Quay, idyllically located right at the river’s edge. Check out the beautiful botanic gardens, stunning palm fringed beaches and the world-class Mackay Marina Village found only minutes from the CBD.

Flowing alongside the CBD is the must-see Mackay icon, the sparkling blue Pioneer River! You and your family can watch the dramatically changing river landscape from the Pioneer Promenade boardwalk and rotunda as the mighty six metre tide works its magic. If you are looking for more of an educational experience, take the self-guided Heritage Walk past 20 lovingly restored heritage listed buildings and admire Queensland’s best collection of art deco architecture. Also see the funky Artspace Mackay, the Mackay Leisure Centre and the impressive Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre where you might catch your favourite national or international act! Book your holiday today so you can see what all the fuss is about and experience first-hand the magic of Mackay where country and city life comes together at its very best.

For more information on our region, please visit Mackay City Centre for all things business, retail and hospitality!

Artspace Mackay
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Artspace Mackay

Location: Mackay CBD, QLD   |   Type: Restaurants, Galleries, Museums and Collections, Landmarks and Buildings

Discover the arts and culture of the Mackay region when you visit Artspace Mackay, the regional art gallery and museum in the centre of the city. This architecturally award winning building...

Blacks Beach
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Blacks Beach

Location: Blacks Beach, QLD   |   Type: Natural Attractions

The area's longest stretch of beach, lined with tropical gardens (about six kilometres), Blacks Beach at Mackay's Northern Beaches is a great place to watch the Blue Pacific roll in at...

Bluewater Lagoon, Mackay, Queensland
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Bluewater Lagoon

Location: Mackay CBD, QLD   |   Type: Parks and Gardens, Sports and Recreation Facilities

Enjoy the tropical weather at the free three-tiered lagoon providing fun for the whole family at Bluewater Lagoon! Located overlooking the picturesque Pioneer River in the heart of Mackay's City...

Dolphin Heads

Dolphin Heads

Location: Dolphin Heads, QLD   |   Type: Natural Attractions, Scenic Drives and Walks

Dolphin Heads is a part of the Northern Beaches in Mackay and is 10 to 15 minutes drive from the city centre. There is a beautiful resort located along the beachfront of Dolphin Heads. At low...

Eimeo Beach
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Eimeo Beach

Location: Eimeo, QLD   |   Type: Historical Sites and Heritage Locations, Natural Attractions

Eimeo Beach and Sunset Bay are popular beaches with locals and also lure the keen anglers. The beach is seasonally patrolled. Any trip to Eimeo Beach would not be complete without a visit to the...

Harbour Beach
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Harbour Beach

Location: Mackay CBD, QLD   |   Type: Natural Attractions, Parks and Gardens

A five to ten minute drive north of the city centre and adjacent to the multi-million dollar Reef Marina development, the popular Harbour Beach is patrolled and is a favourite with locals -...

Heritage Walk

Heritage Walk

Location: Mackay CBD, QLD   |   Type: Historical Sites and Heritage Locations, Landmarks and Buildings

The city Heritage Walk highlights some of Mackay’s magnificent turn-of-the-century architecture. A must for any visitor, the 90-minute walk includes many buildings that are listed with the...

Illawong Beach
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Illawong Beach

Location: Mackay CBD, QLD   |   Type: Natural Attractions, Parks and Gardens

Illawong Beach is a popular windsurfing destination for locals. The beach also offers great views of Dalrymple Bay and excellent fishing. Toilets, a playground, barbecues and picnic facilities are...

Lamberts Beach
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Lamberts Beach

Location: Mackay CBD, QLD   |   Type: Natural Attractions, Parks and Gardens, Scenic Drives and Walks

Lamberts Beach is seasonally patrolled and the lookout offers fabulous sea views out to the Cumberland Islands. It's also a popular spot for surfers when the swell is right, and a great whale...

Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre
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Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre

Location: Mackay CBD, QLD   |   Type: Entertainment, Landmarks and Buildings

There is always something happening at the Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre (MECC), situated in the heart of Mackay, midway between Cairns and Brisbane along the tropical Queensland...

Mackay Marina Village and Shipyard
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Mackay Marina Village and Shipyard

Location: Mackay CBD, QLD   |   Type: Landmarks and Buildings

Mackay's magnificent world-class Marina Village has a tropical ambience, with leafy palms lining the waterfront esplanade and a view beyond to luxury yachts, sailing boats, blue skies and tropical...

Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens
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Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens

Location: West Mackay, QLD   |   Type: Restaurants, Galleries, Museums and Collections, Landmarks and Buildings, Natural Attractions, Parks and Gardens, Scenic Drives and Walks, Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

Located just five kilometres from the Mackay city centre, the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens showcases the beautiful tropical flora from Mackay and the Whitsundays, along with other beautiful...

Mackay Town Hall
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Mackay Town Hall

Location: Mackay CBD, QLD   |   Type: Galleries, Museums and Collections, Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Discover a living piece of Mackay's heritage at the Town Hall in Sydney Street, Mackay. Originally built in 1912 the Mackay Town Hall is a beautiful historic building in the centre of the city...

Mango Avenue, Mango Trees

Mango Avenue

Location: Eimeo, QLD   |   Type: Parks and Gardens, Scenic Drives and Walks

Mango Avenue is the focal point of the beautiful Eimeo Village. The 80 year old Mango trees that stretch between Whittles Lane and Heidke Street form a spectacular shady canopy 20 metres above the...

Sunset at Shoal Point
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Shoal Point

Location: Shoal Point, QLD   |   Type: Natural Attractions, Scenic Drives and Walks

Shoal Point is the most northern beach of the Northern Beaches and is approximately 15 minutes from Mackay City Centre. Shoal Point offers a beachfront, shady picnic area with views to the...

Slade Point
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Slade Point

Location: Mackay CBD, QLD   |   Type: Natural Attractions, Parks and Gardens

Slade Point Reserve lies at Lamberts Beach, stretching 73 hectares and conserving one of the last remaining areas of coastal dunes and paperbark wetlands in the Mackay region. Visitors can walk...

Town Beach

Town Beach

Location: Mackay CBD, QLD   |   Type: Historical Sites and Heritage Locations, Natural Attractions, Parks and Gardens

Popular for its sensational sunrises, Town beach offers great views of Flat and Round Top Islands and Dalrymple Bay. Town Beach is very popular with locals and visitors for late afternoon walks,...