About Mackay

With rainforests, mountains & gorges, gem fields and coal country, tropical islands and pristine coral reefs, there’s a lot to love in the Mackay region.

It incorporates magnificent natural assets and an emerging tourism industry backed by substantial mining, sugar, service and manufacturing industries as well as a comprehensive retail and wholesale sector. A comprehensive network of rail, road, seaport and airport systems are strategically located throughout the Mackay region, linking the area to the rest of Queensland. A good network of sealed roads service Mackay with the Bruce Highway connecting the city north and south, and the Peak Downs Highways connecting Mackay to the hinterland and west.

A safe, city with spacious sandy beaches and tropical islands, Mackay combines country hospitality with all the attractions and commercial facilities expected of a large regional city. Mackay enjoys a climate similar to the Hawaiian Islands, with dry, sunny winter day temperatures around 21C.

Stay and play for a while. Why not make it a family holiday? There are 31 sandy beaches in the Mackay region, all with average water temperatures of 22C. Or indulge yourself in a leisurely game of golf at one of the region’s many golf courses, which includes the award winning Laguna Quays Resort. Snorkelling, diving, rainforest discovery tours or simply relaxing…the options are many and varied!

Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre

The MECC is the newest player in premier convention and banqueting facilities in Queensland. This new state of the art $29 million facility, funded by a Queensland State Government grant, has the latest audiovisual technology, world standard acoustic systems and beautiful contemporary décor.

Set in the manicured tropical gardens of the Mackay Civic Precinct, delegates and families will also be able to visit utilise the local cultural precincts including Artspace Mackay and the Mackay Regional Library.
 
www.mackayecc.com.au