Holidays in the Mackay region will take in so many wonderful local and international attractions. Mackay is the commercial center of the Whitsundays region of central Queensland, which is the home of some of Australia’s leading island resorts. Icons like Hamilton Island and Hayman Island lie just offshore. In the hinterland places like Eungella National Park and Cape Hillsborough National Park are famous for the beauty of their rainforests and unique wildlife. Eungella in particular is popular as a patient tourist visiting this region can come face to face with the elusive platypus.
Mackay has lots of accommodation which is in great demand. It is wise to book early into Mackay as the nearby mines employ thousands of workers who all flock to Mackay on their days off. The whole city is quite often booked out. Some of the popular activities around Mackay include going on a fishing charter and this is one of the best places in Australia to catch top-quality table fish. The Great Barrier Reef lies offshore and the waters here are prolific. To the south are hundreds of islands spread all the way to Port Clinton and these waters are lightly fished and great for sport fishermen chasing Giant Trevally and other hard-fighting fish.
On the north side of Mackay, there are several beachfront resorts that make ideal holiday accommodations. Mackay marina is also situated on the north side of town and it has a great atmosphere with waterfront restaurants and cafes, taverns, and entertainment. Ferries leave from here for nearby Brampton Island and there are also day trips to Scawfell Island and the famous Whitehaven beach.
Mackay is a fantastic place for a holiday with plenty to see and do and often has accommodation specials on offer.