Richmond Travel Guide
Mackay
Popular places to visit
Water Bird Habitat Conservation Area
Explore the great outdoors at Water Bird Habitat Conservation Area, a lovely green space in Mackay. Stroll along the area's marina or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Mackay Base Hospital
If Mackay Base Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Mackay.
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.
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.
Northern Beaches Bowls Club
You can take time to visit Northern Beaches Bowls Club during your travels to Mackay. Stroll along this relaxing area's marina or simply enjoy its cafes.
Things to do
Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure
Top hotels in Richmond
Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
Great place to stay lots of parking a nice pool great food options compared to other places minutes from the cbd but Far more quiet then Nebo Rd will stay again
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Mid City Motor Inn
Room as expected and stayed before. Kids loved the pool. But reception just isn’t open enough to actually take advantage of the ‘free’ breakfast as can only collect after 8:30am.. and it shuts at 8pm the night before so not that great. Poorest area was the washing machine… free to use which is great, ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Coral Cay Resort
I think some plates would be good
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Mackay Resort Motel
Lovely staff very welcoming and very l honest as I accidentally left one of my phones there that has a smashed screen and looks broken, I was very thankful when i received a call to say that I had left it behind and that they were putting it aside for me , ....I had the best sleep ,the beds are amazing ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Quest Mackay on Gordon
Great choice for Mackay. Reasonably priced and good facility
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
ibis Mackay
Other neighbourhoods around Richmond
Glenella
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Glenella and surrounding area, you can visit Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre and Caneland Central.
Beaconsfield
While there might not be top attractions in Beaconsfield, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Northern Beaches Bowls Club and Northern Beaches Central Shopping Centre.
Rural View
Travellers like the shopping in Rural View, and Northern Beaches Bowls Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Mount Pleasant
Visitors to Mount Pleasant enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre is worth a stop.
Andergrove
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Andergrove and surrounding area, you can visit Water Bird Habitat Conservation Area and Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens.
Eimeo
Travellers like the beaches in Eimeo, and Eimeo Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
