Mackay Marina & Harbour Beach
Mackay Marina
A marina dining area and a long beach beside the harbour, with a breakwater walk for sunrise views and the town's go-to spot for seafood.
Mackay Marina lies in the port area, about 5 km northeast of the city. Marina Village has a row of seafood restaurants, cafés, and bars, where you can watch sailboats come and go. Walk the breakwater path out to the lighthouse to watch the sunrise. On the south side, Harbour Beach is one of the best beaches in town, with lifeguard patrols, stinger nets in summer, and nearby barbecue areas and a playground. Charter boats and fishing boats heading to the islands also often depart from here. Admission is free.
Opening hours
Open all day (restaurant approx. 11:00 am–9:00 pm)
Nearby sights
- Lamberts Lookout
- Mackay Art Deco CBD
- Bluewater Lagoon
- Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens
- Greenmount Homestead
- Cape Hillsborough National Park
- Sarina Sugar Shed
- Finch Hatton Gorge