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Things To Do In Mackay

Mackay Harbour Beach on a pleasant Sunday afternoon.

Fun in the sun, windsurfing, swimming or just relaxing on the golden sands of Mackay's main patrolled beach at the harbour.

Mackay Marina and views over the main beach.

View of Mackay Marina looking south toward the harbour beach.

Like to go fishing, swimming, or perhaps sailing the clear blue waters of the Coral Sea. Mackay has something for you. Care for a round of golf, a walk through dense rainforest or want to grab a bargain in airconditioned comfort, Mackay can meet your needs also. In fact there is certainly something that everbody will enjoy in the tropical delights of this booming Central Queensland City.

Mackay was first settled around 1862, and named after Captain John Mackay who discovered lush land of the Pioneer Valley. Perfect for cattle grazing, the early pioneers saw that the climate would be ideal for growing sugar cane and began an industry that would place Mackay on maps worldwide.

Today Mackay is home to much more that the cattle and sugar industries. Mackay is the base for the rich Bowen Basin coal fields to the west and the coal loading ports of Hay Point and Dalrymple Bay are directly to the south of Mackay, providing a steady financial benefit to the regions population.

Relaxed and friendly with golden beaches, tropical islands on the doorstep and some fabulous scenery inland, holiday makers to the Mackay region certainly have a huge array of wonders to see and experience.

Come to Mackay and stay for a day or two. Many come here and stay forever.