Mackay Regional district, Queensland, Australia

Places to visit near Mackay

Mackay is a town in Mackay Regional district, Queensland, Australia, home to about 74,219 people. Within 50 km by road there are 175 places to visit — 58 parks, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 beaches & coast and 17 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens (1 km), St Paul's Uniting Church (3 km) and Flat Top Island (10 km).

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Mackay, Queensland
Mackay, Mackay Regional district, Queensland, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mackay at a glance

Location
Mackay Regional district, Queensland, Australia
Population
about 74,219
Coordinates
21.1534° S, 149.1655° E
Places within 50 km
175 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Mackay

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mackay: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Mackay

58 parks within 100 km of Mackay. The closest is Schaefer Street Park (1 km); the best-known is Queens Park (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mackay

45 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mackay. The closest is Mount Oscar (5 km); the best-known is Mount Blackwood (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Mackay

41 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mackay. The closest is Old Far Beach Landfill Area (4 km); the best-known is Far Beach (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mackay

39 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mackay. The closest is Eungula National Park (4 km); the best-known is Yuwi Paree Toolkoon National Park (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Mackay

21 churches within 100 km of Mackay. The closest is Iona West Uniting Church (1 km); the best-known is Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Mackay

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mackay. The closest is War Monuments (2 km); the best-known is Clock Tower (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Mackay

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 56 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mackay
  2. 1 km Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens · garden, Mackay Regional
  3. 17 km Reliance Creek National Park · national park, Mackay Regional
  4. 23 km Flat Top Island · island, Mackay Regional
  5. 2 km Yuwi Paree Toolkoon National Park · national park, Mackay Regional
  6. 10 km St Paul's Uniting Church · church, Mackay Regional
  7. 3 km Back to Mackay

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mackay by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks5858Schaefer Street Park (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2145Mount Oscar (5 km)
    Beaches & coast3141Old Far Beach Landfill Area (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1739Eungula National Park (4 km)
    Churches2121Iona West Uniting Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage817War Monuments (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves511Flat Top Island (10 km)
    Other attractions1111South Sea Islander Hut (2 km)
    Waterfalls14Falls Hill (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Lake Epsom (63 km)
    Treks11Bluewater Trail (2 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mackay Islamic Society (7 km)
    Museums01Badila Art Gallery (58 km)
    Caves01Cave Island (65 km)

    Mackay: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mackay?

    Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens (garden, about 1 km), St Paul's Uniting Church (church, about 3 km), Flat Top Island (island, about 10 km), Yuwi Paree Toolkoon National Park (national park, about 12 km), Reliance Creek National Park (national park, about 17 km), Clock Tower (heritage site, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Mackay?

    175 places on Spotwander: 58 parks, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 beaches & coast, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 21 churches.

    Which is the nearest park to Mackay?

    Schaefer Street Park, about 1 km by road; Marryatt Street Park (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mackay?

    Mount Oscar, about 5 km by road; Mount Bassett (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Mackay?

    Old Far Beach Landfill Area, about 4 km by road; Far Beach (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mackay?

    Start in Mackay, visit Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens, then Reliance Creek National Park, then Flat Top Island, then Yuwi Paree Toolkoon National Park, then St Paul's Uniting Church, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mackay?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Mackay

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Mackay’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Mackay on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.