Popular places to visit
Mackay Leisure Centre
Bring the children to Mackay Leisure Centre and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Mackay. Stroll along this relaxing area's marina or simply enjoy its cafes.
Mackay Base Hospital
If Mackay Base Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Mackay.
Harrup Park
Harrup Park is just one of the places to see in Mackay, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along this relaxing area's marina or simply enjoy its cafes.
Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard
Explore the waterfront in Mackay with a trip to Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the cafes.
Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre
You can enjoy retail therapy at Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre during your visit to Mackay. Stroll along this relaxing area's marina or simply enjoy its cafes.
Caneland Central
During your trip to Mackay, you can do some window-shopping at Caneland Central. Stroll along this family-friendly area's marina or simply enjoy its cafes.
Things to do
Sarina: Sarina Sugar Shed Guided Tour with Tastings
Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure
Top hotels in Paget
Illawong Beach Resort
Very close to beach, but price was a bit on the high side for age and condition of unit we had.
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2023
Quest Mackay on Gordon
Amazing helpful staff, very clean room, great ym and bbq area, great position
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Rydges Mackay Suites
Great location, lovely reception staff, close to bars and shops. Housekeeping service and cleaning left a little to be desired.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
ibis Mackay
Quick and easy access from Mackay airport. Clean, modern, quiet and comfortable rooms. Nice dining and bar area.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Mid City Motor Inn
Location.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Pacific Sands Apartments
Great place to stay but the experience is let down by terrible WiFi
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Paget
Bakers Creek
Travellers like the golf courses in Bakers Creek, and Black Springs Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.
South Mackay
South Mackay is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Great Barrier Reef Arena and Illawong Beach.
Ooralea
Ooralea might not have many top sights, but Mackay Leisure Centre and Ooralea Racecourse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
West Mackay
West Mackay is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pioneer Valley and Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens.
East Mackay
Unique features of East Mackay include the restaurants and beaches. Make a stop by Ken Burgess Orchid House or Town Beach while you're exploring the area.
City Centre
While visiting City Centre, you might make a stop by sights like Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central.
