Bluewater Lagoon
A large free public pool on the Pioneer River with water slides and waterfall features, the best swimming spot in town for avoiding box jellyfish.
Bluewater Lagoon is a free public pool on the banks of the Pioneer River in central Mackay. It has three pools of different depths, artificial waterfalls, water slides, and a children's splash area, surrounded by palms and lawns. The Bluewater Quay boardwalk and a café are right beside it. During the summer box jellyfish season, this is where locals most often go for a swim. Lifeguards are on duty. In winter (roughly June to August), some morning sessions are closed for maintenance, so check the council's notices for opening hours. It is about a five-minute walk from the city centre.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–17:45 (shorter in winter; check official website)
Nearby sights
- Mackay Art Deco CBD
- Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens
- Mackay Marina & Harbour Beach
- Lamberts Lookout
- Greenmount Homestead
- Cape Hillsborough National Park
- Sarina Sugar Shed
- Finch Hatton Gorge