What to do and see in Mackay Region, Queensland: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups

Stoney Creek Farmstay is located in a valley at the base of Mt Bridgeman, here you can get perfect peace and quiet, our guests can't believe how quiet is is here, stay in our secluded cottage that is very unique, go exploring along the creek up Mt Bridgeman were you can swim in crystal clear water at the base of a water falls. Or you might choose to go horse riding along our picturesque trails where you can see right back to the coast. Our well trained horses suit all riders, we take novice riders to experienced, all ages from 5 yrs to 85 yrs. If you prefer we can take you four wheel driving on the same trails as the horses, stop at Pine Tree falls and go for a swim, be careful though you just might not want to leave.

The ultimate inflatable obstacle course on water that's fun for all ages! Perfect for groups large and small, birthday parties or just a fun way to get active and cool off in Mackay! We typically close over the winter months of June, July and August. Please always check our website for up to date session times.

Sarina Sugar Shed celebrates the rich history of sugar cane farming in the Mackay region. Visitors can enjoy a one-hour guided tour and learn how sugar cane is grown, farmed and processed. The tour takes you through the early harvesters, shows you how sugar cane is crushed on our replica sugar mill (during crushing season approx. June - Dec), and demonstrates how sugar can juice is extracted. The tour includes tasting of sugar cane juice, plus tastings of our award-winning rums and liqueurs (produced in our onsite boutique distillery), chutneys and sauces made in our onsite kitchen, homemade non-alcoholic ginger beer, and freshly-spun fairy floss. We also have a retail store loaded with our products and other gift ideas, and a café for a relaxing drink and morning tea snack. Open Monday to Sunday from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm, with scheduled tours at 9.30am, 11.00am, 12.30pm and 2.00pm. Note: we are closed Good Friday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

The Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre (MECC) is the largest convention and banqueting facility between Cairns and Brisbane in Queensland, Australia. This state-of-the-art $29m facility includes multiple versatile spaces including a 1090 seat auditorium and two plenary halls which, when fully extended, seat over 1450 guests theatre style or 800 guests banquet style. There are four meeting rooms. a 100 seat experimental theatre, two foyers, a selection of break out rooms, a dedicated event planner office and a registration desk. The centre is also the region's premier entertainment venue,hosting the region's largest concerts, cabaret and theatre performances. There are more than six 4-star quality hotels located within easy walking distance of the MECC and is approximately 10 minutes via taxi from Mackay Airport.