Mackay Attractions

Artspace Mackay (Attraction)
Gordon Street, Mackay, Queensland 4740, Australia

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 people and history of Mackay through the Spirit and Place: Mementoes of Mackay exhibition. Celebrate the arts through an ever changing array of exhib ...

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Ball Bay (Attraction)
Coconut Grove, Mackay, Queensland 4741, Australia

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 animals are not allowed. Ball Bay offers easy and close access to Cape Hillsborough National Park bushwalking tracks. Ball Bay is also a great beach for fi ...

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Beachcomber Cove Track (Attraction)
Cape Hillsborough National Park, Mackay, Queensland 4740, Australia

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 Central Queensland coast. Open eucalypt forest with a grassy understorey covers the hills and headlands, while sheltered valleys and creeks support l ...

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Bluewater Lagoon (Attraction)
32 River Street, Mackay, Queensland 4740, Australia

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 Bluewater Lagoon provides a safe all-round stinger-free swimming environment. Facilities include a waterfall which connects the two main lagoon areas ...

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Brampton Island Track (Attraction)
Brampton Islands National Park, Mackay, Queensland 4740, Australia

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, woodlands, sheltered bays, and long sandy beaches make this island one of the most scenic off the Queensland coast. Walking on Brampton Island is ...

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Cathu State Forest (Attraction)
Via Bruce Highway, Mackay, Queensland 4740, Australia

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 binoculars to watch wildlife. More than 100 species of birds, exquisite Ulysses butterflies, whiptail and agile wallabies, and northern quolls live ...

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Grasstree Beach (Attraction)
The Esplanade, Mackay, Queensland 4740, Australia

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 beach walking is a favourite activity. Sarina, with banks, supermarkets and services, is 13 kilometres away. Fishing is a popular pastime, and anglers wi ...

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Harbour Beach (Attraction)
Mulherin Drive, Mackay, Queensland 4740, Australia

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. The Harbour Beach area is renowned with locals for good jew, mackerel, trevally, bream and tuna fishing. Also nearby the Harbour is Mulherin Park, a ...

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Harrup Park Country Club (Attraction)
Juliet Street, Mackay, Queensland 4740, Australia

Harrup Park Country Club is closely situated to the city heart of Mackay and offers a comprehensive sporting, dining and entertainment facility. Boasting a bistro, bar, coffee lounge and kids club, al fresco dining on The Deck, a nine hole par three golf course, gaming lounge, TAB and Keno, the Club has something for everyone to enjoy. Indulge in sumptuous meals for lunch or dinner with regula ...

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Heritage Walk (Attraction)
River Street, Mackay, Queensland 4740, Australia

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 Commonwealth Bank façade. The prosperity and confidence of the City is reflected in the 22 fine older buildings which are highlighted in the Heritage W ...

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Illawong Beach (Attraction)
Illawong Drive, Mackay, Queensland 4740, Australia

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 at Illawong Beach for the 29 Adults and children that crashed in 1960. ...

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Lamberts Beach (Attraction)
Pacific Esplanade, Mackay, Queensland 4740, Australia

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, picnic tables, play equipment and barbecues are all available at Lamberts Beach. Slade Point Reserve lies at Lamberts Beach stretching 73 hectares and ...

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Mackay Marina Village and Shipyard (Attraction)
Mulherin Drive, Mackay, Queensland 4740, Australia

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 impressive array of shops, bars and restaurants as well as the luxury four and a half star Clarion Hotel Mackay Marina. The hotel contains 79 self- ...

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Mackay Town Hall (Attraction)
63 Sydney Street, Mackay, Queensland 4740, Australia

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 centre about the history of Mackay. Mackay Tourism Limited manages an accredited Visitor Information Centre at the Mackay Town Hall with information ...

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Mia Mia State Forest (Attraction)
Clarke Range, Mackay, Queensland 4740, Australia

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 closed during wet weather or high fire danger. ...

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