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− | + | '''Mackay''' is a tropical city on the eastern coast of the Australia|Australian state of Queensland, some 900 kilometers north of the state capital [[Brisbane]]. | |
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− | === | + | '''Mackay Airport (MKY)''' is 5km south of the downtown. QANTAS, Virgin Blue and [https://flights.ehalal.io Jetstar] have frequent [https://flights.ehalal.io Flights] from [[Brisbane]]. Qantaslink have services to [[Cairns]], Townsville, and Rockhampton. / Tigerair [[Australia]] offers direct connecting [https://flights.ehalal.io Flights] to [[Melbourne]] and [[Sydney]]. |
− | '''Queensland Rail''' has twice weekly services running from Mackay to Brisbane on the "Tilt Train" | + | |
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+ | '''Queensland Rail''' has twice weekly services running from Mackay to [[Brisbane]] on the "Tilt Train" | ||
===By car=== | ===By car=== | ||
− | The '''Bruce Highway''' is the coastal highway between Brisbane and Cairns and passes through Mackay. The '''Peak Downs Highway''' runs from Clermont North-East to terminate in Mackay. | + | The '''Bruce Highway''' is the coastal highway between [[Brisbane]] and Cairns and passes through Mackay. The '''Peak Downs Highway''' runs from Clermont North-East to terminate in Mackay. |
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Mackay has an extensive marina which is often the first stop for those exploring the whitsunday islands but no regular passenger ferries run at this time. | Mackay has an extensive marina which is often the first stop for those exploring the whitsunday islands but no regular passenger ferries run at this time. | ||
===By bus === | ===By bus === | ||
− | Greyhound buslines have regular services from Brisbane stopping at the airport and in Mackay itself on the way to Carins. Mackay Transit Coaches operates from North Mackay to South Mackay. The area with the best service coverage is Mackay CBD. | + | Greyhound buslines have regular services from [[Brisbane]] stopping at the airport and in Mackay itself on the way to Carins. Mackay Transit Coaches operates from North Mackay to South Mackay. The area with the best service coverage is Mackay CBD. |
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Limited bus services run in the Mackay region. Cars can be hired from the airport. | Limited bus services run in the Mackay region. Cars can be hired from the airport. | ||
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Bicycles (push bikes) are a good fit for city transportation. Projects are ongoing to expand current bicycle routes, one long route exists from West of the city to the Canelands shopping area. | Bicycles (push bikes) are a good fit for city transportation. Projects are ongoing to expand current bicycle routes, one long route exists from West of the city to the Canelands shopping area. | ||
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*'''Harbour Beach''' and '''The Marina''' | *'''Harbour Beach''' and '''The Marina''' | ||
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− | The main industries of Mackay are coal mining and Sugar Cane, Mackay being the "Sugar Capital of Australia". Many use Mackay as a stopping point for lucrative mining work in the Bowen Basin of central Queensland. | + | The main industries of Mackay are coal mining and Sugar Cane, Mackay being the "Sugar Capital of Australia". Many use Mackay as a stopping point for lucrative mining work in the Bowen Basin of central [[Queensland]]. |
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Try the eateries at the Marina overlooking the boats - loverly cool breezies. Mid range prices. | Try the eateries at the Marina overlooking the boats - loverly cool breezies. Mid range prices. | ||
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− | + | * Comfort Resort Blue Pacific - 26 Bourke Street, Blacks Beach, Mackay 4740 ☎ +61 7 4954 9090 | |
− | + | * Clarion Hotel Mackay Marina - Mulherin Drive, Mackay ☎ +61 7 4955 9400 Check-in: 14:00 / Check-out: 10:00 4.5 star Mackay hotel, close to CBD, on site restaurant, buffet breakfast, room service, fitness centre, business center facilities. | |
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Latest revision as of 05:45, 20 September 2024
Mackay is a tropical city on the eastern coast of the Australia|Australian state of Queensland, some 900 kilometers north of the state capital Brisbane.
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Travel to Mackay
By Plane
Mackay Airport (MKY) is 5km south of the downtown. QANTAS, Virgin Blue and Jetstar have frequent Flights from Brisbane. Qantaslink have services to Cairns, Townsville, and Rockhampton. / Tigerair Australia offers direct connecting Flights to Melbourne and Sydney.
By Rail
Queensland Rail has twice weekly services running from Mackay to Brisbane on the "Tilt Train"
By car
The Bruce Highway is the coastal highway between Brisbane and Cairns and passes through Mackay. The Peak Downs Highway runs from Clermont North-East to terminate in Mackay.
By Boat
Mackay has an extensive marina which is often the first stop for those exploring the whitsunday islands but no regular passenger ferries run at this time.
By bus
Greyhound buslines have regular services from Brisbane stopping at the airport and in Mackay itself on the way to Carins. Mackay Transit Coaches operates from North Mackay to South Mackay. The area with the best service coverage is Mackay CBD.
Get Around
Limited bus services run in the Mackay region. Cars can be hired from the airport.
Taxis are available from major shopping centres and individuals can call the service to be picked up from a specified destination.
Bicycles (push bikes) are a good fit for city transportation. Projects are ongoing to expand current bicycle routes, one long route exists from West of the city to the Canelands shopping area.
What to See
- Harbour Beach and The Marina
- Eungella National Park
- Cape Hillsborough National Park
- The Whitsunday Islands
- Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens
- Artspace Mackay
- Historical Farleigh Mill - / tours run daily (Monday to Friday) during the sugar season: July - November
How to work legally in Mackay
The main industries of Mackay are coal mining and Sugar Cane, Mackay being the "Sugar Capital of Australia". Many use Mackay as a stopping point for lucrative mining work in the Bowen Basin of central Queensland.
Shopping
Mackay has two major shopping centres
- Mount Pleasant Greenfields located on the Corner Phillip Street and the Bruce Highway
Mount Pleasant (affectionately known by local residents as "Mount P") contains major retailers such as
- K Mart
- Woolworths
- Coles
Greenfields is a shopping precinct located across the road from Mount Pleasant. Occupants include:
- Bunnings Warehouse
- Spotlight
- Sams Warehouse
- Clark Rubber
- Autobarn
- Toys'R'Us
- Birch Carroll and Coyle Cinema's
Caneland Central is undergoing expansion, it is located on Mangrove Road and includes major retailers such as
- Target
- Big W
- Woolworths
- Coles
- Myer
- Action
- Best and Less
- City Beach
- Rush Surfwear
- Mathers Shoes
- Spend Less Shoes
- Vodafone
- Crazy Johns
- Telstra
- Optus
- EB Games
- Tarocash
Halal Food & Restaurants
Try the eateries at the Marina overlooking the boats - loverly cool breezies. Mid range prices.
Muslim Friendly Hotels
- Comfort Resort Blue Pacific - 26 Bourke Street, Blacks Beach, Mackay 4740 ☎ +61 7 4954 9090
- Clarion Hotel Mackay Marina - Mulherin Drive, Mackay ☎ +61 7 4955 9400 Check-in: 14:00 / Check-out: 10:00 4.5 star Mackay hotel, close to CBD, on site restaurant, buffet breakfast, room service, fitness centre, business center facilities.
News & References
Travel Next
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