What to do and see in Mackay Region, Queensland: The Best Shopping

Unique and specialised wooden and quality toys. Traditional values and quality from the most modern and some of the oldest toymakers from around the world.

One of kind vintage shop and Cat cafe. Have a cup of real organic tea or coffee and scone while you browse our ever changing range of Antique, upcycled and vintage furniture and collectables along with vintage and retro style clothing and accessories. Our shop cats are usually happy for a hug and owner and decorator Deb Is always happy for a chat. Bookings for large groups preferred. Parking available.

Big On Shoes is well worth the visit if you are town, stocking a large range of shoes, clothing, accessories, artwork and homewares. If you love the unique side of fashion, you will love Big On Shoes. Stocking brands such as Rare Rabbit, Betty Basics, Frankie 4, Bueno, Holiday Trading Co and Empire Of Bees. Stocking ladies shoes sizes 5-15. Be sure to go for a walk around the Mackay City Centre and pop into Big On Shoes for a little "you time".

Artspace Mackay is the regional art gallery owned and operated by Mackay Regional Council and aims to provide visitors to the region with a taste of our unique environment. The gallery includes three impressive exhibition spaces, Foodspace Cafe, and an artists book reading room which houses a collection of artists books and prints of national significance. This purpose-built gallery, designed by award-winning Queensland architects Cox Rayner, forms part of Mackay Regional Council's Cultural Precinct. It provides residents and visitors to Mackay with the opportunity to see art exhibitions by significant international, Australian and local artists and touring exhibitions presented by Australia's largest art galleries and museums. Exhibitions are complemented by innovative education and community activities for all ages. Programs include guided tours, artists' talks, practical art workshops for adults and children as well as professional development opportunities for local artists, teachers and students. Artspace Mackay is also very proud of its region's significant and ongoing investment in public art, including works which line the Pioneer River along the Bluewater Trail. Recent commissions have seen Mackay earn a place on the world map for contemporary public art, with six art installations by Indigenous Australian artist Fiona Foley, two installations by established Queensland artist, Donna Marcus and a recognised commitment to commission further works along the trail. Every two years, Artspace Mackay hosts The Libris Awards, an artists book competition open to all Australian artists, which has become nationally respected and develops awareness of the Mackay Regional Council's significant collection of artists books. The Libris Awards also assists with further development of the collection by facilitating the ongoing acquisition of new works. Today, the Mackay Regional Council Collection is the most focused collection throughout the regional galleries network in Queensland, and contains the third largest collection of artists books in Australia after the National Gallery of Australia and the State Library of Queensland.

The Greater Whitsunday Farmers’ Markets is held every Wednesday from 7am to 11am at Bluewater Quay on River Street in the Mackay City Centre. The Farmers' Market gives you the opportunity to buy direct from farmers in our region. It doesn't get any fresher than this! The waterfront is a great place to get together for a bite to eat, coffee & then head to the market for your fresh produce shopping.