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Mackay ~ Queensland
Mackay is a bustling cosmopolitan city on the coast, 954 kilometres north of Brisbane. It's known as the Sugar Capital of Australia, as more than one-third of Australia’s sugar is produced here. It has beautiful beaches, a world-class marina, and amazing Art Deco buildings.
Top 10 Things to Do in Mackay
Explore Mackay Marina
The Mackay Marina has a lovely tropical ambience with leafy palm trees lining the waterfront walking track, overlooking the luxury yachts. The Marina is home to the Pine Islet Lighthouse. This lighthouse was built in 1885 and used until 1985; it was the last operating kerosene lighthouse in Australia.
Enjoy Views from Lamberts Lookout
Lamberts Lookout offers fantastic views over Lamberts Beach, the Cumberland Islands, and Slade Point. During whale migration season, it is a popular place to see and watch the whales. Several information boards are on the lookout.
The Broken River in the Eungella National National Park, 85 kilometres from Mackay, is one of the best places in Australia to spot a platypus. At 8:00 a.m., we saw one swimming near the main viewing platform. The National Park also has several lovely walks, a cafe, and picnic areas.
Discover Bluewater Lagoon
Bluewater Lagoon is a free, family-friendly leisure facility in Mackay. Located in the heart of Mackay, overlooking the Pioneer River, the lagoon has three tiered lagoon-style swimming pools, a waterslide, a splash play area, a cafe, and picnic areas.
See the Fifth Lane Murals
Fifth Lane is located in the heart of the City centre and has a colourful collection of street art, murals and community art, creating an interesting outdoor art gallery. Enjoy wandering down Fifth Avenue and admiring these colourful artworks.
Enjoy Bucasia Beach
Bucasia Beach is located in the Northern Beaches area of Mackay and is one of the region's most popular beaches. It is four kilometres long and a popular spot for walking, swimming and fishing. It is a pet-friendly beach with a designated off-leash area between Williams Avenue and Symons Avenue.
Finch Hatton Gorge is located 70 kilometres from Mackay and is home to two lovely waterfalls, Araluen Cascades and the Wheel of Fire. Enjoy a hike through the sub-tropical rainforest and stop for a refreshing swim in one of the stunning natural swimming pools. The return walk to both waterfalls is five kilometres.
Discover the Botanic Gardens
Mackay’s Botanic Gardens opened in 2003 and is one of the youngest Botanic Gardens in Australia. It has a cafe overlooking the wetland lagoon, beautiful native and exotic plants and more than 3 kilometres of walking and cycling tracks around the gardens. It also has a lovely cafe and gift shop.
The Sarina Sugar Shed is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., seven days a week. It also has a fully stocked retail store and a lovely cafe. Book a guided tour through the mini replica mill, where you will learn all about sugar production, from how the sugar cane is grown to how it is refined. Sarina is located 38 km from Mackay.
Mackay Heritage Walk
Mackay has a lovely selection of heritage buildings, including the Town Hall, built in 1912. This was one of the few buildings that survived the 1918 cyclone, which destroyed 80% of the city's buildings. When they were rebuilt, many were built in the Art Deco style, and now Mackay has the best collection of Art Deco buildings in Queensland.
Includes Sarina Sugar Shed, Eungella Platypus Tour, Cruises and Distillery Tours. Check out what else you can do in Mackay, Queensland.
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