City Centre
Mackay
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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.
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.
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.
Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre during your trip to Mackay. Wander the marina and gardens in this relaxing area.
Jubilee Park
After visiting Jubilee Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mackay. Wander the marina and gardens in this relaxing area.
Artspace Mackay
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Artspace Mackay in Mackay. Wander the marina and gardens in the area.
Things to do
Sarina: Sarina Sugar Shed Guided Tour with Tastings
Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure
Top hotels in City Centre
Mid City Motor Inn
Beds feel like you are sleeping on clouds , felt very welcomed.. beautiful BBQ area nice and relaxing to even just sit at , definitely will book again
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Quest Mackay on Gordon
n/a
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Riviera Mackay
Recommend extra keys for guests who have more than one person in their group. Room was clean but furniture, walls , bathrooms all dated
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Rydges Mackay Suites
Stable rooms
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel
Great location big rooms. They forgot an extra towel in our room as we had 2 adults and 1 child. Didn’t like that the parking wasn’t free but all good because plenty of parking out the front of the hotel.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Coral Sands Motel
Location was good, staff very helpful and close to local restaurants. Only negative for me as a non smoker is, there is no smoking in the rooms but many would sit outside and smoke which I found could be smelt while in my room.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around City Centre
Cremorne
While Cremorne isn't home to many top sights, Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central are some notable places to visit nearby.
East Mackay
Unique features of East Mackay include the restaurants and beaches. Make a stop by Town Beach or Ken Burgess Orchid House while you're exploring the area.
South Mackay
South Mackay is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Great Barrier Reef Arena and Mackay Basketball Stadium.
West Mackay
West Mackay is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pioneer Valley and Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens.
North Mackay
Travellers like the shopping in North Mackay, and Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens 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.
