Getting Here

Mackay sits on the Coral Sea coast about 970km north of Brisbane and it punches well above its weight. It’s a genuine city with great food, shopping and services, backed by one of the strongest regional economies in Australia thanks to its role as the gateway to the Bowen Basin coal fields, the largest coal reserve in the country.

But what most people discover when they get here is just how much natural beauty surrounds the place. Pristine beaches, lush hinterland, easy access to the Great Barrier Reef and a string of national parks that most Australians have never heard of. It’s the kind of destination that surprises people in the best possible way.

What’s Nearby

• Bucasia Beach, right outside your door
• Mackay Marina and waterfront precinct, great for dining, charter fishing and a wander
• Cape Hillsborough National Park, famous for kangaroos on the beach at sunrise
• Eungella National Park, one of the best spots in Australia to see a wild platypus
• Pioneer Valley, full of rainforest walks, swimming holes and country roads worth getting lost on
• The Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef, about two hours up the highway

Getting Here

Mackay Airport runs regular direct flights from Brisbane, Sydney and Cairns and is one of Queensland’s busiest regional airports. The resort is a short, easy drive from the terminal. If you’re driving up the coast, the Bruce Highway drops you right into Mackay. Whether you’re stopping overnight or settling in for a week, we’re easy to find and easy to get to.