Mackay Travel Guide

 ettiewyn Says:  The Pioneer River goes directly through the city of Mackay and flows into the sea here. It is a 120km long river and Mackay is the biggest city it flows through. However, it is to shallow to really navigate it, this is why you don't see any ships on it, although it is a very... 

 ettiewyn Says:  What really distinguishes Mackay's city centre from other cities in Australia is that there are so many Art Déco Buildings. When you stroll around here, have a look at the façades and you will discover so many beautiful ones! They were constructed in the 20th century and... 

 ettiewyn Says:  Harbour Beach is a beach located next to the Marina, you get there very easily when you just walk on after having seen the harbour. I must say that I was a bit disappointed, it is not nearly as beautiful as most of the other beaches in Queensland. It was not as clean, the... 

 ettiewyn Says:  The Mackay Marina is a very nice area north of the town centre. There is a harbour with many small boats and yachts, and many nice cafés and restaurants. It is just very pretty and luxurious area, and on a sunny day, a wonderful place to have a stroll and a rest on one of... 

 ettiewyn Says:  Saint Paul's United Church is a very pretty church located in the city centre. It is typical wooden church in Queensland style, and in 2010 it has been painted white as it originally was. Thus, I am sure that now it looks even prettier! You find these white wooden churches... 

 ettiewyn Says:  Artspace Mackay is a regional art gallery that shows changing exhibitions, mostly from Australian, but also from international artists. There are also a few permanent exhibitions: An artists books collection, pottery from the Mackay area, and early prints from the Lockhart... 

 ettiewyn Says:  The main reason why most tourists come to Mackay is not the city itself, but Eungella National Park, as Mackay is the nearest city to it and also daytrips are organised from here. Eungella National Park is the oldest and biggest patch of subtropical rainforest in Australia... 

 lou31 Says:  This place is a busy and popular steakhouse down on the Marina. They cater for both small and large groups and the service is quick and efficient.It is one of those places where they display the raw steaks and they always look fresh and tempting.It is open 7 days a week for... 

 lou31 Says:  Gordi's is well known for it's Saturday night karaoke sessions. Situated in Victoria Steet it is a popular drinking hole.Lunch / dinner meals and oudoor alfresco dining is available. I remember having one of the nicest steaks I have ever had at Gordi's. 

 lou31 Says:  This fashionable dress shop has some lovely, modern and exciting clothes. I don't shop here often but when I do I always come out a winner! Womens clothes and accessories. Prices are comparable to other up market boutiques. 

 northeast80 Says:  On the road south from Mackay towards Rockhampton is the Flaggy Rock Icecream and exotic fruit garden. A lovely place, we screeched to a halt and stopped here. I had a mixture of Macadamia nut, lychee & ginger and coconut & rum icecream for AU$3.40, lovley. That's what I... 

 lou31 Says:  If you decide to come to Mackay don't be put off by it being a 'tourist' spot. The town, though not large is big enough to let the tourists blend in so as not to stand out. I live here and can't really say I see any tourists, though I know they are here. The weather along...