Caneland ark River Street, Mackay, Queensland 4740 Australia

9 Lagoon St, Mackay, Queensland 4740 Australia

Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens can be accessed 24 hours, 7 days a week. The Botanic Gardens Visitor Information (Administration) and Tropical Shade Garden are open weekdays, 9am to 5pm (closed public holidays).

Mackay CBD, Mackay, Queensland 4740 Australia

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.

Corner of Victoria Street and Mangrove Road, Mackay, Queensland 4740 Australia

Poco Place, Mackay, Queensland 4740 Australia

Queens park Goldsmith Street, Mackay, Queensland 4740 Australia

Bluewater Lagoon, Matsuura Dr, Mackay, Queensland 4740 Australia

When in the city of Mackay make sure your first stop is the Mackay Visitor Information Kiosk located at the Bluewater Lagoon. Our friendly volunteers will happily give advice on the best things to see and do in ours and surrounding regions, as well as make bookings to suit all tastes and budgets! If it is a hot day then why not take a dip in the free swimming enclosure at the Bluewater Lagoon.

Corner Blacks Beach Rd & Slater Avenue, Mackay, Queensland 4740 Australia

Gordon Street Civic Centre Precinct, Mackay, Queensland 4740 Australia

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.

Stoney Creek Road, Mackay, Queensland 4741 Australia

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.

Waverley Street, Bucasia, Mackay, Queensland 4750 Australia

139 Greenmount Road, Mackay, Queensland 4751 Australia

Grounds open between 9am to 1pm. Tours offered at 9.30am, 10.30am, and 11.30am, every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday and the last Sunday of the month. Closed public holidays. Greenmount Homestead is one of Mackay's most valued historic attractions. Built in 1915 by Albert Cook, the former cattle property forms part of the original claim taken up by Captain John Mackay in 1862. Following the death of Albert’s son Tom, the homestead was gifted to the city in 1983 and has operated as a heritage site ever since. The grounds contain a number of buildings, including a Queenslander style homestead, staff quarters, garage and blacksmith’s workshop, which together house a collection of more than 20,000 artefacts. The stunning heritage listed gardens and grounds played an important role in Cook family life, and feature a formal front garden, fernery, and arbour.

Hicks Street, North Mackay, Mackay, Queensland Australia

Lamberts Beach Esplanade, Mackay, Queensland 4740 Australia

258 Alfred St, Mackay, Queensland 4740 Australia

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.