“the blue water lagoon is great for the kids it has 1 water side for the bigger kids and adults and has about 4 slides for the little kids plus 2 big lagoon pools to swim in. it is only 150m from our holiday house in the mackay cbd”

“Be inspired by the highest standard of contemporary art at Artspace Mackay, with three impressive gallery spaces and an ever-changing exhibitions program. Artspace hosts a diverse range of travelling exhibitions from national and regional gallery collections, and also curates shows from its own Mackay Regional Council Artists Book Collection. Public and educational programs for all ages including art classes, workshops, master classes, lectures, seminars, performances, presentations, guided tours and events all take place at this cultural venue. Location: Civic Centre Precinct, Gordon Street, Mackay Contact: Phone > (07) 4961 9722 www.artspacemackay.com.au Opening hours: Tuesdays – Fridays from 10am – 5pm and Saturdays – Sundays from 10am to 3pm Admission is free.”

“Largest Shopping Centre in Mackay. Large Food Court and specialty restaurants. River views.”

“The MECC is a well known Performing Arts Centre of the Mackay Region and hosts a wide range of special events and visiting artists throughout the year”

““THE DISPENSARY” established in 2013 would not be out of place in downtown Manhattan, inner-city Melbourne, or the latest James Bond movie. This funky eclectic bar is the perfect complement to BURP.eat.drink as the place to be, pre and post dinner. It’s the Social Space to go with friends or work colleagues for a light bite and a drink in a relaxing and contemporary environment. With an extensive wine list, boutique beers, whiskies and cocktails THE DISPENSARY has all tastes covered.”

“Marias Donkey Tapas Bar on River street, little more relaxing set right on the river front. Get there mid afternoon to catch a good spot and get a glimpse of the beautiful Mackay sunsets. ”

“This is Mackay's largest Shopping Centre and well appointed with a fantastic variety of stores, including Myer, Target, Big W, Best & Less. ”

“STEAK HOUSE, The Austral, right in town and is renown for being a steak house. It’s a pub with pokies, TAB in the public bar area and a couple of pool tables. ”

“Bings Nomiya, the only Japanese tapas restaurant in town but we love this little place. It's a little quirky decor wise but the food is great! ”