Food Scene
Cozy little country pub famous for their Pinnacle Pies.
Only a short drive from The beautiful Finch Hatton Gorge.
7 locals recommend
Pinnacle Hotel
21 Child StCozy little country pub famous for their Pinnacle Pies.
Only a short drive from The beautiful Finch Hatton Gorge.
The Church on Palmer
15 Palmer StPopular Mackay fine dinning restaurant.
Local pub with drinks, gaming and good food. Playground available for kids to play.
8 locals recommend
Blacks Beach Tavern
Slater AvenueLocal pub with drinks, gaming and good food. Playground available for kids to play.
Beautiful old Chalet with stunning views over the Valley. Perfect for a day trip. Just a short drive from Broken River where you can see Platypus.
10 locals recommend
Eungella Chalet
2 Chelmer StBeautiful old Chalet with stunning views over the Valley. Perfect for a day trip. Just a short drive from Broken River where you can see Platypus.
Whether you’re after a morning coffee, breakfast, long lunch or delicious dinner, they've got you covered.
8 locals recommend
The Dispensary
84 Wood StreetWhether you’re after a morning coffee, breakfast, long lunch or delicious dinner, they've got you covered.
Reputation for "lunch with a million dollar view".
Stunningly located with great food and bar.
21 locals recommend
Eimeo Pacific Hotel
1 Mango AveReputation for "lunch with a million dollar view".
Stunningly located with great food and bar.
Moss on Wood
64 Wood StreetGreat atmosphere and with live music playing on the weekends.
Welcoming café with delicious food for every taste and preference. Vegan-Friendly
The Grazing Goat Cafe
58 Wood StWelcoming café with delicious food for every taste and preference. Vegan-Friendly
New Mexican Restaurant in Rural View. With online delivery options and inhouse Margaritas.
Burrito Bar Rural View
11 Carl CourtNew Mexican Restaurant in Rural View. With online delivery options and inhouse Margaritas.
Drinks & Nightlife
Northern Beaches Bowls Club
2 Rosewood DrLocal bowls club. Barefoot bowling, gaming and well priced food.
Nice spot for a cold drink with beautiful views of the Marina. Busy Sunday Sessions with live bands.
6 locals recommend
Sails Sports Bar
50 Mulherin DrNice spot for a cold drink with beautiful views of the Marina. Busy Sunday Sessions with live bands.
Mackays only dinner Theatre - Comedy, Singing, Burlesque.
Karaoke available at other times.
Haunt Mackay
39 Victoria StreetMackays only dinner Theatre - Comedy, Singing, Burlesque.
Karaoke available at other times.
Mackays only rooftop bar with panoramic views of one of the state's most picturesque rivers and the Bluewater Quay
Ambassador Hotel
2 Sydney StMackays only rooftop bar with panoramic views of one of the state's most picturesque rivers and the Bluewater Quay
Unlike anything else you will find in Mackay - Bar full of arcade games, board games and theme nights.
Empire - Alternacade and Events
140 Victoria StreetUnlike anything else you will find in Mackay - Bar full of arcade games, board games and theme nights.
Sightseeing
Great views of the ocean and the Australian coastline. Popular whale watching location during the migrating season
14 locals recommend
Lamberts Beach Lookout
Great views of the ocean and the Australian coastline. Popular whale watching location during the migrating season
Parks & Nature
Located in the Beautiful Eungella National Park. Platypus Spotting at dawn (early morning - just before daylight) or dusk (late evening - just before dark).
Broken River Visitor Information Centre
534 Eungella Dam RdLocated in the Beautiful Eungella National Park. Platypus Spotting at dawn (early morning - just before daylight) or dusk (late evening - just before dark).
Trails for the fit and not so fit. Work up a sweat then go for a swim next to waterfalls.
20 locals recommend
Finch Hatton Gorge
Gorge RoadTrails for the fit and not so fit. Work up a sweat then go for a swim next to waterfalls.
Beautiful spot for walks and picnics. Playground for the kids. Vast tidal plains with visual ebbs and flows. Amazing spot for the sunset.
Shoal Point Park
Beautiful spot for walks and picnics. Playground for the kids. Vast tidal plains with visual ebbs and flows. Amazing spot for the sunset.
Beautiful hiking spot where you can see kangaroos on the beach early mornings
25 locals recommend
Cape Hillsborough National Park
Cape Hillsborough RoadBeautiful hiking spot where you can see kangaroos on the beach early mornings
Botanical Drive
Botanical DriveBeautiful place to walk. Playground for the kids and a cozy little café.
Gooseponds Walk
Gooseponds WalkTake a walk around the beautiful Gooseponds and see the wild birds and turtles
Arts & Culture
Get in touch with your inner artiste. They have exhibitions and hosts classes, workshop and public programs for young and old alike.
19 locals recommend
Artspace Mackay
61 Gordon StGet in touch with your inner artiste. They have exhibitions and hosts classes, workshop and public programs for young and old alike.
From small business meeting to international rock concerts. This is the place for entertainment and theatre.
10 locals recommend
Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre (MECC)
258 Alfred StFrom small business meeting to international rock concerts. This is the place for entertainment and theatre.
Showcasing the rich history of the largest sugarcane growing area in Australia from early settlement of the original inhabitants to European settlement, and the progression from a small village to a provincial city.
Mackay Historical Society and Museum
4 Casey AveShowcasing the rich history of the largest sugarcane growing area in Australia from early settlement of the original inhabitants to European settlement, and the progression from a small village to a provincial city.
Shopping
Second larges shopping centre in Mackay. You can find all your essentials and more there.
Mt Pleasant Shopping Centre station
Second larges shopping centre in Mackay. You can find all your essentials and more there.
Largest Shopping Centre in Mackay. Large Food Court and specialty restaurants. River views.
24 locals recommend
Caneland Central
Mangrove RoadLargest Shopping Centre in Mackay. Large Food Court and specialty restaurants. River views.
Essentials
Coles Supermarkets
Mackay Bucasia RoadNearest supermarket to resort.
Woolworths Rural View Mackay
10 Eimeo Rd