Why go
- City in Queensland, Australia.
- Served by Mackay Airport (MKY).
History
Mackay is a city in the Mackay Region on the eastern or Coral Sea coast of Queensland, Australia. It is located about 803 kilometres (499 mi) north of Brisbane, on the Pioneer River. Mackay is described as being in either Central Queensland or North Queensland, as these regions are not precisely defined. More generally, the area is known as the Mackay–Whitsunday Region. Nicknames of Mackay include the Sugar capital, Alexandra and Macktown.
Where to stay
Poco Pl, Andergrove QLD 4740, Australia · mackayadventure.com.au
40 Nebo Rd, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia · countryplaza.com.au
149-151 Nebo Rd, West Mackay QLD 4740, Australia · lanternmotorinn.com.au
27 Gordon St, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia · questapartments.com.au
Mackay Airport, Christensen Circuit, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia · all.accor.com
1 Bridge Rd, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia · oceaninternational.com.au
208 Nebo Rd, West Mackay QLD 4740, Australia · mackaymotorinn.com.au
17 Gordon St, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia · themetmackay.com.au
5/7 Nelson St, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia · rivieramackay.com.au
46 Nebo Rd, West Mackay QLD 4740, Australia · themarcopolo.com.au
14 Nebo Rd, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia · coralcayresort.com.au
186 Nebo Rd, West Mackay QLD 4740, Australia · galaxymackay.com.au
2c E Gordon St, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia · mackayoceansidecentral.com.au
2A MacAlister St, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia · midcitymotel.com.au
60-62 Nebo Rd, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia · minerslodge.com.au
1 Harbour Rd, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia · kooyonghotel.com.au
15 Malcomson St, North Mackay QLD 4740, Australia · centraltouristpark.com.au
55/63 River St, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia · oakshotels.com
73 Nebo Rd, West Mackay QLD 4740, Australia · bookings.centiumsoftware.com
23 Alfred St, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia · oakshotels.com
9 Gregory St, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia · rydges.com
40 MacAlister St, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia · internationallodge.com.au
Indoor
3 Kirribilli Ave, East Mackay QLD 4740, Australia · pacificsandsapartmentsmackay.com.au
2 Bridge Rd, East Mackay QLD 4740, Australia · bbmm.au
30 Nebo Rd, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia · casanostramotelmackay.com.au
154 Nebo Rd, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia · mackayresortmotel.com.au
1 Phillip St, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia · motelnorthviewmackay.com.au
174 Nebo Rd, West Mackay QLD 4740, Australia · book-directonline.com
309 Shakespeare St, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia · shakespearemotel.com.au
5 Highway Plaza, North Mackay QLD 4740, Australia · windmillmotel.com.au
10 Nebo Rd, West Mackay QLD 4740, Australia · belairmotel.com.au
4 Nebo Rd, West Mackay QLD 4740, Australia · coolpalms.com.au
44 MacAlister St, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia · coralsandsmotel.com.au
166 Nebo Rd, West Mackay QLD 4740, Australia · reefresortmackay.com.au
19 Peel St, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia · bookings.centiumsoftware.com
35 Nebo Rd, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia
Restaurants & places to go
Steak House, Restaurant · Was previously Lonestar Rib House · facebook.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00 · pizzahut.com.au
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · redrooster.com.au
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · burgerurge.com.au
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Features: takeaway · Victoria Street · gelatissimo.com.au
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · jamaicablue.com.au
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · subway.com.au
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-14:30 · facebook.com
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr 00:00-14:00, Mo-Su 17:00-22:00
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:30-14:30,16:30-20:30; Fr 11:30-21:00; Sa 11:30-14:30,16:30-21:00 Features: step-free access
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Fish And Chips restaurant
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:30-20:00
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-14:00,05:30-22:00
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-14:00, Mo-Su 17:20-22:00, Fr-Su 11:30-22:00
Pizza, Fast Food · Shop C04 245 Bridge Road, West Mackay, QLD 4740 (07) 4951 2139 Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-22:00 Features: delivery · 245 Bridge Road, 4740
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 09:00-22:00, Sa,Su 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream
Cafe · cafe · woodmansaxe.com
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:45-17:00; Sa 08:30-23:30
Asian, Fast Food · Asian fast food
Fast Food · Opening hours: We-Mo 11:00-14:30, We,Su,Mo 17:00-21:00, Th-Sa 17:00-21:30
Restaurant · restaurant
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00 Features: takeaway
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-14:00 · 73 Victoria Street
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-14:30; Sa 08:00-12:00
Restaurant · restaurant
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food
Burger, Cafe · Burger cafe
Cafe · cafe
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Fast Food · fast food
14 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Mackay Airport (MKY) 4.3 km to the centre
Mackay, QLD, AU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 4 airlines (Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar Airways, Tiger Airways Australia) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Brisbane, Melbourne, Rockhampton, Sydney, Townsville (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Qantas QF (Dash 8-400, Dash 8-300, Fokker 100) · 3 routes: Brisbane, Rockhampton*, Townsville*
- Virgin Australia VA (737-800, Embraer 190, 737-700) · 2 routes: Brisbane*, Sydney*
- Jetstar Airways JQ (A320) · 1 route: Brisbane
- Tiger Airways Australia TT (A320) · 1 route: Melbourne
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Brampton Island Airport (BMP) 38 km to the centre
QLD, AU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Palmyra Airstrip 14 km to the centre
QLD, AU
Turtle Park Airstrip 23 km to the centre
QLD, AU
Finch Hatton Airfield 55 km to the centre
Finch Hatton, QLD, AU
Nebo Airstrip 81 km to the centre
Nebo, QLD, AU
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Mackay Airport (MKY); 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MKY has direct flights to 5 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Brisbane, Melbourne, Rockhampton, Sydney, Townsville).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Mackay, Australia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Coach / shuttle operator
Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Cultural
Walking Tour
Adventure