Ooralea Travel Guide
Mackay
Visit Ooralea
Popular places to visit
Bluewater Lagoon
Bring your family to Bluewater Lagoon and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Mackay. Wander around the gardens in this relaxing area or simply enjoy its cafes.
Ooralea Racecourse
You can take time to visit Ooralea Racecourse during your travels to Mackay. Discover the area's museums and shops.
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.
Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard
Explore the waterfront in Mackay with a trip to Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the cafes.
Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre
You can enjoy retail therapy at Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre during your visit to Mackay. Stroll along this relaxing area's marina or simply enjoy its cafes.
Caneland Central
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.
Top hotels in Ooralea
Family Friendly Holiday Home 2 night min
"Robert was great to deal with and very accommodating. The house was in a great location and perfect for our stay. Thanks"
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Family-friendly holiday home
"Terrific property, everything you needed and Robert could not have been more accommodating."
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2025
Beautiful & Peaceful Room in Ooralea – Private Queen Room
Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
"Good location, proving one has a vehicle to access the city centre. Great for walking and nearby parkland (Queens Park) and Town Beach. The Cafe with dinner and breakfast options is a good budget option without leaving th property. Friendly cooperative staff and well organised. Our room was clean, ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
ibis Mackay
"Couldn't order diner because the kitchen closed early, and the male staff member was very rude and unprofessional about it. He then closed the bar early, even while there was a line of people still checking in, and waiting to order. Then to top off the rude and unprofessional staff member, the bed ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Mackay Resort Motel
"Everything was amazing"
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Ooralea
Mackay Harbour
Mackay Harbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard and Floodway Conservation Area.
City Centre
While visiting City Centre, you might make a stop by sights like Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central.
South Mackay
South Mackay is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Great Barrier Reef Arena and BB Print Stadium.
Blacks Beach
Visitors to Blacks Beach enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Blacks Beach Park is worth a stop.
East Mackay
Unique features of East Mackay include the restaurants and beaches. Make a stop by Ken Burgess Orchid House or Town Beach while you're exploring the area.
