Artspace Mackay

This striking, award winning building right in the city centre, Artspace hosts a modern art gallery, museum, and changing local, national and international displays.

• Web:

  www.artspacemackay.com.au

• E-mail:

  artspace@mackay.qld.gov.au

• Address:

  Gordon Street, Mackay

• Phone:

  +61 7 4961 9722

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat & Sun 10am–3pm, Mon closed

Beautiful Beaches

Stretching along Mackay’s coastline are more than 31 glorious beaches all fringed by the turquoise tropical waters of the Coral Sea and The Great Barrier Reef.

Bluewater Lagoon

Bluewater Lagoon is a must-visit entertainment spot when in town — it's a fun water park that is completely free for visitors. Pools, water slides, sunbeds and a great time for the whole family guaranteed.

• Web:

  www.mackay.qld.gov.au/facilities/council_facilities/bluewater_lagoon

• Address:

  32 River St, Mackay

• Phone:

  +61 7 4952 5244

Botanic Gardens

These beautiful scenic gardens highlighting flora of the Central Queensland Coast bioregion also feature over 3 km of walking and cycling trails, wildlife filled lagoons, themed gardens, a café and gallery making this an enjoyable free recreational experience for all ages.

• Web:

  www.mackayregionalbotanicgardens.com.au

• Address:

  9 Lagoon Street, Mackay

• Phone:

  +61 7 4952 7300

• More info:

  Recommended visiting to the gardens during daylight hours.

Cape Hillsborough National Park

In this pretty park, 50 km north of Mackay, the rainforest literally meets the ocean a terrific park featuring long white sandy beaches and 25 species of tropical butterflies. The unique self-guiding Jupiera Aboriginal trail highlights native plants and inquisitive wallabies that visit the palm fringed beach at sunrise and sunset.

• Web:

  parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/cape-hillsborough

• Address:

  Mount Ossa Road, Mackay

Eungella National Park

Set in the mist-shrouded mountains 80 km west of Mackay, Eungella is Australia’s longest continual stretch of sub-tropical rainforest. It is home to 860 known plant species plus numerous types of wildlife. Do not miss the brilliant Ulysses butterfly and platypus! 25 km of walking trails, from a 10 minute stroll to overnight hikes that lead to breathtaking scenery.

• Web:

  www.mackayregion.com

• Address:

  Pioneer Valley Road, Mackay