East Mackay Travel Guide

Mackay

East Mackay

Popular places to visit

Ken Burgess Orchid House

Enjoy an outing to Ken Burgess Orchid House during your stay in Mackay. Stroll along this relaxing area's marina or simply enjoy its cafes.

Ken Burgess Orchid House

Mackay Base Hospital

If Mackay Base Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Mackay.

Mackay Base Hospital

Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard

3/5(3 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Mackay with a trip to Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the cafes.

Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard

Harrup Park

Harrup Park is just one of the places to see in Mackay, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along this relaxing area's marina or simply enjoy its cafes.

Harrup Park

Caneland Central

5/5(3 reviews)

During your trip to Mackay, you can do some window-shopping at Caneland Central. Stroll along this family-friendly area's marina or simply enjoy its cafes.

Caneland Central

Bucasia Beach

5/5(2 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Bucasia Beach during your travels in Shoal Point?

Bucasia Beach

Things to do

Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure

Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure

£83
per adult
Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure
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Top hotels in East Mackay

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

4 out of 5
2C East Gordon Street, East Mackay, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £61 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£61
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Mackay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (668 reviews)
"a quick stay at oceanside hotel passing through mackay. we have stayed at this hotel a few times and its always great. easy parking and plenty of overflow parking out the front if you have trailers or large vehicles etc. rooms are always clean, after hours checkin is a breeze. comfy bed and a good ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
Pacific Sands Apartments

Pacific Sands Apartments

4.5 out of 5
3 Kirribilli Avenue, East Mackay, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Mackay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (428 reviews)
"Overall nice stay. Location is excellent out of the main city and close to the beaches. Good base for exploring what the area has to offer."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

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Pacific Sands Apartments
Ocean International

Ocean International

3 out of 5
1 Bridge Road, Illawong Beach, East Mackay, QLD
The price is £85 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£85
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Mackay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (285 reviews)
"Great location, service and food"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Ocean International
Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

3 out of 5
2 Bridge Road, East Mackay, QLD
The price is £78 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£78
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly motel in Mackay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Far Beach and Town Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (114 reviews)
"A wonderful, clean, quiet, comfortable place. Great area, close to facilities, beach, parks, eateries. A nice licensed establishment across the street. Lovely greeting on check in with great local advice. Really enjoyed. Would highly recommend."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
Beach Breeze Holiday Home

Beach Breeze Holiday Home

East Mackay, QLD
Stay at this holiday home in Mackay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ken Burgess Orchid House and Town Beach are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (13 reviews)
Great little place.
"Had everything we needed. Was in a convenient and quiet area close to everything we needed. Multiple parks close by were handy."

Reviewed on 6 May 2025

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Beach Breeze Holiday Home
Beach holiday apartment

Beach holiday apartment

Mackay South, QLD
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Mackay. Enjoy a garden, dry cleaning or laundry services and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Far Beach and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews)
Family stay
"The Beach house was perfect, clean and spacious, great location, would def stay again."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around East Mackay

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South Mackay

South Mackay is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like BB Print Stadium and Great Barrier Reef Arena.

South Mackay
Mackay featuring a bay or harbour, landscape views and general coastal views

City Centre

While visiting City Centre, you might make a stop by sights like Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central.

City Centre
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Cremorne

While Cremorne isn't home to many top sights, Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central are some notable places to visit nearby.

Cremorne
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West Mackay

West Mackay is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pioneer Valley and Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens.

West Mackay
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North Mackay

Travellers like the shopping in North Mackay, and Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.

North Mackay
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Paget

Travellers like the theme parks in Paget, and Mackay Leisure Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Paget

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