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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 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 January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 152
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mackay in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 152
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.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

How to Get to Mackay

Plane

When flying to Mackay, you’ll arrive at Mackay (MKY), which is located 3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Mackay is to pick up a car hire from Rockhampton, which is about 283 km from Mackay. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Alamo, among others, in Rockhampton.

Plane

When flying to Mackay, you’ll arrive at Mackay (MKY), which is located 3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Mackay is to pick up a car hire from Rockhampton, which is about 283 km from Mackay. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Alamo, among others, in Rockhampton.

Airports near Mackay

PPPProserpine Whitsunday Coast
MKYMackay
HTIHamilton Island

Airlines serving Mackay

United Airlines
Good (9,772 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,581 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,122 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,354 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,528 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (221 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,960 reviews)
China Southern
Good (153 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,042 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (645 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (544 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (459 reviews)
Air Niugini
Okay (3 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Mackay

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Bel Air Motel and Paradise Lodge Motel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mackay

Most booked hotels in Mackay

See all
Ibis Mackay
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 121+
View
Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 101+
View
Rydges Mackay Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 147+
View
Coral Sands Motel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 123+
View
Mid City Motor Inn
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
S$ 88+
View

Hiring a car in Mackay

Expect to pay S$ 1.69 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 S$ 20.26 and S$ 27.01. The most frequently booked car type in Mackay is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.69 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 S$ 20.26 and S$ 27.01. The most frequently booked car type in Mackay is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Find car hire in Mackay