What's on in Mackay

22nd August AND 24th August 2025

Get ready for cricket’s biggest summer! The 2025-26 international cricket season will feature in 11 cities across the country - reaching far and wide. An action-packed...

Australia A v India A Showdowns Part of the Blockbuster Indian Summer

October 31 to November 3

Get ready for an incredible cricket series as Australia A takes on India A in two thrilling four-day matches, featuring some of the brightest up-and-coming talent fro...

Mackay Show

17, 18 & 19 JUNE 2025

Welcome to The Mackay Show The Mackay Show is part of our local landscape and we look forward another great event in 2025. The Society’s aim is to promote our local Ag...

The Mackay Festival of Arts

June to August 2025

The Mackay Festival of Arts is back for its spectacular 38th year! Get ready to dive into an unforgettable season of creativity, culture and community from 27 June to 10...

Mackay Outdoor Adventure plus Home & Lifestyle Expo

23rd to 25th May 2025

The Regions Largest & Most Successful Event Of Its KindOver three days in May 2025, the Mackay Expo will showcase an extensive range of innovative p...

Frequently Asked Questions

Current Restaurant HoursDinner Weekdays 6pm - 8pm (room service available). Breakfast Buffet Weekdays 6am - 8amWhere is Coral Cay Resort located?We are...

Farmer's Market

Every Wednesday, 6:30am - 10:30am

Support local farmers in Mackay and enjoy fresh seasonal produce at the weekly farmer's markets! The Greater Whitsunday Farmers' Market is held every Wednesday at Blue W...

Mackay Islands

Mackay is home to some of the most beautiful islands in Australia, which offer the chance to explore the most remote and untouched areas of the Great Barrier Reef! Exper...

QME 2024

QME is returning to The Mackay Showgrounds in 2024! QME offers an opportunity to learn about the latest technological advancements and approaches to improving productivi...

Stay with the Kids

Family Accommodation at Coral Cay Mackay If you are planning a family holiday there is no better place to stay than Coral Cay! Kids can splash into the school holidays i...

Picture Perfect Weather In Mackay

There could not be a better time to visit Mackay to take advantage of the beautiful weather. Enjoy your time under the Queensland sun and unwind by our gorgeous outdoor p...

Pacific Coast Way Road Trip

The perfect holiday is right here in Queensland - the Pacific Coast Way road trip will take you all the way from The Gold Coast to Cairns and everywhere in between! ...

Day Trips to Eungella National Park

Day trip out to Eungella from Coral Cay Resort with our perfect travel itinerary! Eungella National Park is home to stunning scenery featuring lush rainforest, flowing w...

Share a Sunrise with the Wallabies

Cape Hillsborough Beach is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful beaches in the state, with a lush rainforest that meets the ocean, magical golden sunrises and of ...

Mackay Beaches

The stunning Queensland coastline stretches 6,973 km, with iconic beaches and hidden gems located right here in Mackay! Perfect for exploring the Mackay outdoors and soa...

Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre

A state-of-the-art facility and the largest convention centre between Cairns and Brisbane, Mackay Convention Centre can cater for up to 1500 delegates and is less than a ...

Bluewater Lagoon

Rated the number one attraction in Mackay on TripAdvisor, the blue water lagoon features three tiers of crystal clear pools, bbq facilities and picnic areas for free fami...