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Mackay is located in Queensland Australia. The Mackay region in North Queensland lies in the heart of some of the most visited tourist areas in Australia. And if you need Mackay accommodation do search using the box above.
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Mackay has recently started to undergo a transformation, as tourism is increasing and people begin to appreciate the amenities, attractions, beaches and location that make Mackay the ideal base for an Australian holiday. Mackay enjoys a picturesque location, as it is surrounded up and down the coastline with a number of beautiful beaches. As well as being a destination in its own right, Mackay makes an ideal base from which to explore many of the highlights of Queensland. The Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsundays are all within close proximity and you can arrange short tours or longer stays to both of these popular tourist attractions.
Mackay has excellent road transport links up to Cairns along the North coast and down towards Brisbane going south. There are also a number of train services, making it a good stop-off point if you are taking a rail holiday. Mackay airport serves most major destinations in the country, with a number of airline operators working out of the airport.
Mackay accommodation is diverse, ranging from modest guesthouses to luxurious beachside hotel complexes and the choice is constantly increasing, as more establishments open. |
Mackay travel
Mackay tourism
Visitors to Mackay will be interested to learn that Captain Cook was one of very first explorers to put a foot down on the soil in the late 1700s. However, it wasn't formally settled until one hundred years later when an expedition, led by John Mackay, went out searching for suitable grazing land. He named the area after his father. Mackay soon flourished as settlers arrived to stake their claims to land. It wasn't long before the success of the sugar crops in other parts of Queensland were replicated in Mackay. Today, Mackay produces over one-third of the country's sugar and you will often hear it referred to as the sugar capital of Australia
Mackay has a wide range of attractions and there is something for everyone, from sun-worshippers to outdoors enthusiasts. A number of picturesque islands are dotted along the coastline and day tours or overnight stays with accommodation can be arranged to many of them. Eungella National Park is a must-see attraction, as it boasts the longest area of sub-tropical rainforest in the country. It is situated just one hour away from Mackay and day tours are possible. In Mackay city itself you will find top-quality restaurants, great shopping and examples of heritage buildings that have been fully restored. Mackay Marina Village is a popular spot for eating out and it is also home to a number of quality Mackay hotels.
Have a look at Mackay using our pictorial eGuide and see what Mackay weather is today.Mackay eGuide lists the very best Mackay accommodation, provides an Mackay restaurant guide, details Mackay attractions and Mackay tours. Mackay official eGuide is the primary source for Mackay tourism information for Mackay. For complete Mackay Information please use the navigation on the left of this page, the Mackay site map or the quick links below.
The team at Mackay eGuide very much hope that you enjoy your Mackay holidays and have a wonderful time in Mackay.
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