Mackay Attractions

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... read more

Armstrong Beach is renowned for fishing and prawning, these activities are best attempted from the beach, a Four Wheel Drive is required to launch a boat from the beach... read more

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... read more

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... read more

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... read more

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... read more

The first thing visitors to Clermont must do is book a place on one of the Blair Athol Coal Mine Tours which leave Clermont twice a week. Coal was first discovered at... read more

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... read more

At the southern entrance of the Whitsunday Passage, this beautiful park consists of Brampton and Carlisle islands. Amazing marine life and corals surround each island... read more

95 kilometres west of Mackay lies Broken River an area which offers one of the best viewing platforms in Australia to spot the platypus in its natural environment... read more

Bucasia Beach is only 10 to 15 minutes north of Mackay City and is part of Mackay's Northern Beaches. It was awarded a second in the Clean Beach Challenge for the Northern... read more

Caneland Central is the largest shopping centre in the Mackay region with over 130 stores and services in one convenient location and only walking distance to the Mackay... read more

Rugged, rainforest-clad hills plunge to rocky headlands of rhyolite boulders. Created by volcanic activity, they separate white sandy beaches in this scenic and peaceful... read more

Sandy dunes, unspoilt beaches, rocky headlands, and Mount Funnel towering 344 metres high, are distinctive features of this park. Within its 7200 hectare expanse, it... read more

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... read more

Eungella's National Park's foothills endure tropical sun, but its mountain tops rise to a cool and often cloudy world where rainforest thrives. Here you can enjoy a short... read more

Sarina possesses a host of Natural Attractions including a series of spectacular mountain ranges and lush rainforest areas. Approximately 14 kilometres southwest from... read more

Following the discovery of gold at Nelson's Gully in 1861, January 1862 saw the first rigging of camps alongside the prospectors on the gentle sloping banks of Hood's... read more

Wow! What it is to find a nugget! Clermont Detectors are three hours inland from Mackay and one hour from Emerald. Most people come to Clermont to stay through the winter... read more

The Clermont Museum and Heritage Park was officially opened on the 22nd of October 1988 by one of Clermont's most admired personalities, Mrs Win McTrusty... read more

A single brick chimney, standing sentinel in the scrub, is now the only one remaining of the fourteen chimneys which once represented the Peak Downs Copper Mines Unlimited... read more

Dry eucalypt forests contrast with lush pockets of rainforest and dramatic views. Tall, ancient rose gums continue to survive. Scattered relics remain from gold mining... read more

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... read more

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... read more

Eungella Dam is 120 kilometres west of Mackay and is one of Queensland's more established freshwater fisheries. Eungella Dam was constructed in 1969 for irrigation and... read more

Set in mist-shrouded mountains west of Mackay, Eungella is one of Queensland's most ecologically diverse parks. It boasts 860 plant species, including species from... read more

Far beach is a popular destination for locals and visitors for late afternoon walks, fishing and watching the impact of Mackay's huge tides, which can go out for miles... read more

Finch Hatton Gorge is located within the Eungella National Park and is a spectacular piece of tropical rainforest, interspersed by pristine rock pools and waterfalls... read more

George's Thai on the Marina is an Authentic Thai restaurant in Mackay with a fantastic location at the Mackay Marina Waterfront, a popular location with locals and visitors... read more

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... read more

Greenmount Homestead was officially re-opened on October 27th 2001 after an extensive restoration project made possible with Commonwealth Government Assistance under... read more

Located just South of Hay Point, Half Tide Beach is the home of Tug Boat Harbour that services the giant Hay Point and Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminals, while delightful... read more

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... read more

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... read more

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... read more

Beyond the town beaches, approximately 25 kilometres north of Mackay, lies the Hibiscus Coast. Enjoy a day trip that takes you through a cradle of fertile sugar fields... read more

The Hoods Lagoon and Century Park are situated in the township of Clermont. The township of Clermont was established on the Northern Banks of the Hoods Lagoon in 1862... read more

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... read more

Kinchant Dam is located in the picturesque Pioneer Valley and is 41 kilometres west of Mackay. The Dam was built on Sandy Creek to provide irrigation and town water in... read more

Lake Barfield is situated between the beach communities of Half Tide and Salonika Beach. Lake Barfield is a beautiful lake that provides quiet and peaceful waters for... read more

Lake Elphinstone is a natural lake which once supported the town of Elphinstone – long since disbanded. The lake lies within the Nebo Shire approximately 92 kilometres... read more

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... read more

Millions of years ago, rising seas drowned a rugged mountain range. What remains is a group of peaceful, tropical islands. Aboriginal people referred to the main island... read more

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... read more

The Mackay Entertainment Centre is the premiere entertainment and function venue in Mackay and is available for meetings, seminars, conferences and functions and has... read more

Stunning scenery including dense rainforest, deep gorges, steep escarpments and tranquil farming communities in Eungella and Homevale National Parks and Crediton State... read more

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... read more

The Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens was opened May 2003, and is a picturesque landscape overlooking an extensive lagoon, showcasing the unique, diverse and spectacular... read more

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... read more

Her soft brown eyes captured the hearts of men, her voice cast a magic spell on audiences in London, Paris and many other cities in Europe as well as the United States... read more