Popular places to visit
Mackay Leisure Centre
Bring the children to Mackay Leisure Centre and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Mackay. Stroll along this relaxing area's marina or simply enjoy its cafes.
Mackay Base Hospital
If Mackay Base Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Mackay.
Harrup Park
Harrup Park is just one of the places to see in Mackay, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along this relaxing area's marina or simply enjoy its cafes.
Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard
Explore the waterfront in Mackay with a trip to Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the cafes.
Caneland Central
During your trip to Mackay, you can do some window-shopping at Caneland Central. Stroll along this family-friendly area's marina or simply enjoy its cafes.
Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre
You can enjoy retail therapy at Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre during your visit to Mackay. Stroll along this relaxing area's marina or simply enjoy its cafes.
Things to do

Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure
Top hotels in Paget

Illawong Beach Resort
Very close to beach, but price was a bit on the high side for age and condition of unit we had.
Reviewed on 4 Oct, 2023

ibis Mackay
The room was very comfortable and suited my needs perfectly.
Reviewed on 4 Nov, 2025

Coral Cay Resort
All good
Reviewed on 29 Oct, 2025

Quest Mackay on Gordon
Clean room and friendly staff
Reviewed on 10 Nov, 2025

White Lace Motor Inn
Yes.
Reviewed on 13 Nov, 2025

Mid City Motor Inn
Staff could not have been more helpful.
Reviewed on 19 Oct, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Paget

Bakers Creek
Travellers like the golf courses in Bakers Creek, and Black Springs Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.

South Mackay
South Mackay is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like BB Print Stadium and Great Barrier Reef Arena.

West Mackay
West Mackay is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pioneer Valley and Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens.

East Mackay
Unique features of East Mackay include the restaurants and beaches. Make a stop by Ken Burgess Orchid House or Town Beach while you're exploring the area.

City Centre
While visiting City Centre, you might make a stop by sights like Artspace Mackay and Bluewater Lagoon.

Cremorne
While Cremorne isn't home to many top sights, Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central are some notable places to visit nearby.


