Mackay Attractions
"Llewellyn" Dive Site
Exciting wreck diving is to be had at the historic 'Llewellyn' site, east of Mackay on the Great Barrier Reef. The steamer was last seen departing Cape Capricorn Lighthouse on 17 July 1919 and disappeared during heavy gales as it sailed from Rockhamp ...
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Artspace Mackay
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 provides visitors with an opportunity to learn about the pe ...
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Ball Bay
The picturesque beach settlement of Ball Bay is located 35 kilometres north of Mackay. Ball Bay offers secluded camping on a small grassy campground. The facilities include toilets, cold beach showers, wood barbecues and drinking water, however anima ...
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Beachcomber Cove Track
Rock-strewn, sandy beaches and hoop pine-dotted hillsides that plunge towards the sea contrast with sub-tropical rainforest and mangrove-fringed wetlands - they all combine to make Cape Hillsborough one of the most scenic national parks along the Cen ...
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Blacks Beach
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 sunset. Guests at any one of the beachfront caravan, camping, res ...
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Bluewater Lagoon
Comprising of three tiered lagoons, the Bluewater Lagoon is a free family-friendly leisure facility overlooking the picturesque Pioneer River in the heart of Mackay's City Centre. Covering an area equivalent to three 50 metre swimming pools, the Blue ...
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Brampton Island Track
Scenic continental Brampton Island was once part of a mainland mountain range. Today it is surrounded by sparkling turquoise waters, rising from sea level to 214 metres at Peak Lookout. Its rocky headlands dotted with hoop pines, open grasslands, wo ...
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Cathu State Forest
Along the rugged Clarke Range, behind the Whitsunday coast this forest, featuring tall eucalypts, dense rainforest and pine plantations, offers a quiet retreat for nature lovers. It also provides magnificent views over the Whitsunday coastline. Take ...
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Dolphin Heads
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 tide, you can walk from Eimeo Beach to neighbouring Dolph ...
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Eimeo Beach
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 Eimeo Pacific Hotel. This pub is popular among locals ...
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Grasstree Beach
15 minutes down the road from Sarina is Grasstree Beach, situated on Zelma Bay. Once you've discovered the spot you'll be hooked. Grasstree Beach has a wonderful climate and is protected by a group of islands. The beach itself is magnificent, and bea ...
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Harbour Beach
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 - offering the ideal spot for picnics, fishing and swimming. T ...
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Harrup Park Country Club
The Harrup Park Country Club is closely situated to the city heart of Mackay and has extensive facilities to suit your needs. Boasting a bistro, bar, coffee lounge and kids club, al fresco dining on The Deck, a nine-hole par three golf course, gaming ...
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Heritage Walk
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 National Trust including the Mackay Court House and Common ...
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Illawong Beach
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 provided at Quota Park. There is also a memorial site ...
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Lamberts Beach
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 watching platform during the winter months. Shady areas, p ...
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Mackay City Cemetery
The Heritage Walk at the Mackay Cemetery, on Cemetery Road, looks at the history of the Mackay Region between 1862 and 1883 and provides an insight to the lives of the Pioneers of Mackay. The walk is a one and a half kilometre circuit and takes abou ...
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Mackay Marina Village and Shipyard
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 islands. The thriving commercial precinct boasts an ...
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Mackay Town Hall
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 which has been transformed into a heritage interpretative ...
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Mia Mia State Forest
Nestled in the foothills of the Clarke Range, 20 kilometres from Pinnacle west of Mackay, Mia Mia State Forest is mostly open eucalypt forest. Bush camp and swim at Captain Crossings on Teemburra Creek. Four wheel drive access only. Roads may be clos ...
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Newry Island Circuit
Nestled close to the coast north-west of Mackay is Newry Island, part of a group of hilly continental islands that form Newry Islands National Park. Newry Island features grassy open forest with gnarled ironbarks, bloodwoods and blue gums. Small pat ...
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Newry Islands National Park
Sandy beaches, rocky outcrops and sandstone cliffs fringe the wild and windswept islands of Newry Island National Park. Surrounding them is the majestic Great Barrier Reef Coast Marine Park. Snorkelling is a popular activity. Seagrass beds provide a ...
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Queens Park - Orchid House
The Ken Burgess Orchid House is situated in Queen’s Park in Mackay City and has often been described as one of Mackay’s secret treasures. Established in 1886, Queen’s Park covers about six hectares. It is an oasis of large tropical trees such a ...
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Shoal Point
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 islands, Cape Hillsborough National Park and the Hibiscus Coa ...
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Slade Point
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 through the reserve. Lamberts Beach and Slade Point, on t ...
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Smalleys Beach
Smalley's Beach is situated approximately 35 kilometres north of Mackay and is part of the Hibiscus Coast. This secluded beach is also located in the Cape Hillsborough National Park and offers limited camping sites. Facilities include toilets, and sm ...
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The Horizons Mosaic
Stroll and discover the mosaics, terrazzo images and the bronze plaques and sculptures of the Mackay Horizons Project, completed by members of the community in 1993. On each of the four corners of the crossroads you will find the centre piece of the ...
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Town Beach
Popular for their sensational sunrises, Town beach offers great views of Flat and Round Top Islands and Dalrymple Bay. Town Beach is very popular among locals and visitors for late afternoon walks, fishing and watching the impact of Mackay's huge tid ...
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