Top Things to do in Mackay
Top 10 Nature & Parks in Mackay, Queensland
Discover the best top things to do in Mackay, Australia including Orchid Display House, Bluewater Trail, Bucasia Beach, Dolphin Heads, Gooseponds, Armstrong Beach, Pioneer River, Sandfly Creek Walkway, Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens, Town Beach.
Restaurants in Mackay
1. Orchid Display House
2. Bluewater Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 160 reviews
Get out and explore this great region along the Bluewater Trail. Take a leisurely stroll or scenic bike ride along the award winning shared pathway whilst taking in much of the region's natural beauty.Six of the region's key attractions sit along the trail including the beautiful Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens, the Sandfly Creek Environmental Walkway, the Catherine Freeman walk, the free three-tiered Bluewater Lagoon aquatic facility, Bluewater Quay (with barbecue facilities) and Iluka Park (all abilities playground).Get active and enjoy the 'ring of activity' which boasts pedestrian and bicycle pathways, raised boardwalks, environmental areas, disabled access and activities for children and young people.Winner of the 2010 National Heart Foundation Local Government Award.
Reviewed By kpiddy - Brisbane, Australia
Time did not permit for me to enjoy the full circuit of roughly twenty kilometres of shared pathway which circles around Mackay. The circuit was designed for cyclists and pedestrians to discover the main attractions like the Bluewater Lagoon, Bluewater Quay, Sandfly Creek Environmental Reserve, Iluka Park, Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens and the Catherine Freeman walk, keep an eye out for six interesting outdoor public art installations along the way. I enjoyed the stretch from the Bluewater Lagoon around to Sandfly Creek Environmental Reserve and discovered four art sculptures, my personal favourite being the 'Mangrove Cap'.
3. Bucasia Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By kittenvintage - Mackay, Australia
Fabulous flat beach for walking, especially at low tide. Off leash dog beach area, with generally well behaved dogs. Not crowded but people you meet are generally happy to chat!
4. Dolphin Heads
5. Gooseponds
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By sandrajacksonml - Mackay, Australia
wonderful place for visitors to sit and relax a must see for travellers if they are needing a place to relax in shade and watch the ducks
6. Armstrong Beach
7. Pioneer River
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Steve-70 - Townsville, Australia
Plenty of great spots along the Pioneer River to stop and enjoy its beauty - stunningly blue and well worth the effort to enjoy as a family. A must do in my opinion.
8. Sandfly Creek Walkway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Jacaydan - Moranbah, Australia
We parked the car at Iluka Park and followed the path to the boat ramp. Nice, wide pathway with lots of rest areas and information boards along the way. A new looking toilet block is located at the boat ramp end of the path.
9. Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 232 reviews
Reviewed By jim504 - Mackay, Australia
the Mackay botanic gardens, although as a botanic garden it is very young. But it is still very interesting walk is a very plesant one. plenty of shade on hot days. very well laid out with easy walking concrete paths covering the hole gardens. there is also easy access toilets a gift shop and a very plesent Cafe. all in all a very pleasant place to visit.
10. Town Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 11 reviews
