Heritage and Mining Trail The
Tracing the passage of coal from Queensland's Bowen Basin mines, to the port of export to overseas customers, those with an interest in resources and minerals will enjoy The Heritage and Mining Trail of the Mackay region. A tourist...
Cape Hillsborough National Park
At Cape Hillsborough National Park, rainforest literally meets the waters of the Great Barrier Reef, providing unique habitats for plants and animals. Rugged, rainforest-clad hills plunge to rocky headlands of rhyolite boulders. Created by volcanic activity, the boulders separate white...
Wallabies on the Beach at Cape Hillsborough
Cape Hillsborough National Park, approximately 45 minutes north of Mackay, is where you'll find rainforest meets the shoreline, volcanic headlands, eucalypt forests home to koalas and kookaburras and prehistoric rock formations. Cape Hillsborough Beach, also know as Casuarina Beach, provides...
Slade Point
Slade Point is a short five minute drive from Mackay Harbour, and is one of the few locations in the region where you can enjoy both a stunning sunrise and sublime sunset. Slade Point Reserve lies at Lamberts Beach, stretching 73...
Lake Barfield
Lake Barfield is located between the bustling beachside communities of Half Tide and Salonika Beach, near the Hay Point Coal Terminal. It is a small, picturesque lake which provides peaceful waters for a variety of fish, bird and animal life. Zealous...
Far Beach
Far Beach is a popular walking beach with locals, recognised for its tranquillity and soft white sand. At low tide an expansive sand flat is exposed giving walkers kilometres of beach to meander. The beach provides expansive views, from Hay...
Salonika Beach
Located North of Sarina, delightful Salonika Beach is the destination for many holiday makers and Sarina residents. Salonika Beach is a tropical haven for visitors to Hay Point. The two kilometre stretch of sandy beach is ideal for swimming and relaxation....
Lamberts Lookout
Overlooking Lamberts Beach, the Cumberland Islands and Slade Point, Lamberts lookout offers stunning views especially at sunset. This is also a popular viewing platform to see the migrating whales as they breach and play off the coast of Mackay. This...
Global Grooves
Tour the globe at Global Grooves 2017 held at beautiful Queens Park, celebrating the cultural diversity of the Mackay region. This one-day open-air event is free to the public and they encourage all of the Mackay region to travel the...
Mackay Visitor Information Centre
When planning your trip to the Mackay Region, make your first stop at the Mackay Visitor Information Centre. Providing information services on theirs and other Queensland regions, they are also a licensed booking agency. Perfect for gifts or souvenirs, they...
The Rover Holiday Units/Motel
The Rover Holiday Units/Motel are a complex of 29 comfortable self contained Family and Studio Units directly opposite The Shamrock Hotel. They cater to everyone's needs from the single traveller, families, social and sporting groups, contractors and corporate clients....
Brockhurst Farm Farmstay and Wedding Venue
Brockhurst Farm, only one hours drive from Brisbane, with spectacular mountain and rural views. Located on the Daguilar ranges behind the historic town of Dayboro.
Central Tourist Park Mackay
Located just two kilometres north from Mackay's city heart, the Central Tourist Park offers a range of budget accommodation, from tent sites, van sites (drive thru), to fully air-conditioned self contained units and villas. Their new camper's kitchen contains free...
Hay Point Country Bed and Breakfast
Relax and escape to this tropical country retreat located only 25 minutes south of Mackay. Access roads are all sealed - only 10 minutes from the highway. The air-conditioned self-contained unit provides a convenient home-base while you explore...
Cape Hillsborough National Park camping
***NOTE: as a response to COVID-19, all camping areas in Queensland's national parks are closed to the public until further notice. Check park alerts for updates. Cape Hillsborough National Park is one of the most ruggedly beautiful parks on the Central...
Andergrove Van Park
Enjoy 21 acres of tropical paradise with clean tidy amenities, large van sites, and lovely self-contained Villas and Cabins. They have free gas barbecues, swimming pool, large camp kitchen, laundry and daily bird feeding, They have free wi-fi for their...
The Park Mackay
The Park Mackay is conveniently located off the highway on the south side of Mackay with a short drive to Mackay central business district, airport and beaches. Set on 15 acres with spacious, easy access sites and wide roads, it...