Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Mackay travel guide

Mackay Tourism | Mackay Guide

You're Going to Love Mackay

With a population of 74,219, Mackay is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 9 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mackay has to offer.

Where to Eat in Mackay

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Andergrove Tavern (64 Andergrove Rd) and Rare Bar and Grill (65 Victoria St) are great picks.

When to visit Mackay

Mackay in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 10815
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mackay in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 10815
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mackay in January, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 12 °C, with an average temperature of 16 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 310 mm. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Mackay, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Mackay

Plane

When flying to Mackay, you’ll arrive at Mackay (MKY), which is located 2 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Mackay, you’ll arrive at Mackay (MKY), which is located 2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Mackay

PPPProserpine Whitsunday Coast
MKYMackay
HTIHamilton Island

Airlines serving Mackay

Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,682 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,390 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,784 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (245 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,912 reviews)
China Southern
Good (179 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,114 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (675 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (574 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (479 reviews)
Air Niugini
Okay (4 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Mackay

Most booked hotels in Mackay

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Coral Cay Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,446+
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Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,782+
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Ibis Mackay
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 9,490+
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Alara Motor Inn
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 9,110+
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Mackay Seabreeze Apartments
0 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 9,300+
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Hiring a car in Mackay

Expect to pay ₹ 155 per litre in Mackay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,856 and ₹ 2,475. The most frequently booked car type in Mackay is Premium (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Toyota Camry or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 155 per litre in Mackay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,856 and ₹ 2,475. The most frequently booked car type in Mackay is Premium (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Toyota Camry or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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