Mackay has experienced phenomenal growth in the last couple of years. The influx of people into Mackay has resulted in more restaurants, shops and things to do! So if you want to shop, eat out, visit the theatre, see a movie, throw in a line or any other activity, it's bound to be in Mackay!
Here's what's coming up in the end of 2007, & beginning of 2008:
New Year's Eve in the City Heart
When: 31st December 2008 5:30pm
Where: City Heart, Victoria St & Wood St
Summary: Come and join in the fun and festivities of welcoming in the New Year. Fireworks included!!
Australia Day
When: 26th January, 2009, 4:30pm
Where: John Breen Park, North Mackay (Malcolmson St)
Bluewater Lagoon
Comprising three tiered lagoons, the Bluewater Lagoon is a free family-friendly leisure facility overlooking the picturesque Pioneer River in the heart of Mackay’s City Centre.
Covering an area equivalent to three 50 metre swimming pools, Bluewater Lagoon provides a safe all-round stinger-free swimming environment.
Facility includes
- A waterfall connects the two main lagoon areas which vary in depth up to 1.8 metres.
- 19.5 metre water slide from the top lagoon to the middle lagoon
- An interactive children’s water playground and drop-bucket.
- The lagoon provides disabled and elderly access with handrails and suitable water levels.
- A 1.2 metre fence surrounds the facility to provide a secure, safe environment
- Electric barbecue facilities available
- Vines Bluewater Cafe - variety of snacks, drinks and ice cream
Entry fees and charges
Entry is free of charge
Hours of operation
Monday - Thursday
9am - 6pm
Friday - Sunday (including school holidays and public holidays)
9am - 8pm
Location and contact details
Caneland Park
River Street, Mackay
Fax: (07) 4951 4959
Email: maf@mackay.qld.gov.au
Artspace Mackay
Artspace Mackay provides the community of Mackay and visitors with access to the highest quality exhibitions and programs. The gallery aims to create opportunities for the community to engage with and enjoy artistic and cultural activities including free gallery tours; a wide range of workshops and events and; international, national and local exhibitions.
Artspace Mackay
Civic Centre Precinct
PO Box 41
Gordon Street
Mackay, QLD 4740
Telephone: (07) 4961 9722
Fax: (07) 4961 9794
Email: artspace@mackay.qld.gov.au
Opening hours
Tuesday - Sunday (closed Monday) from 10am - 5pm
Go catch a Movie
Want to know what's on at the movies? Click here to visit Birch Carroll & Coyle's web site with session times and movie information. There's 2 theatre locations in Mackay:
City Heart on Gordon St, parking next door, metered.
Mt Pleasant Greenfields, northside opposite Bunnings, free parking.
Enjoy Shopping?
Check out the 2 undercover shopping centres in Mackay:
1. Caneland Central, opposite the Pioneer River in the City Heart.
2. Mt Pleasant Greenfields, over the Ron Camm Bridge northside just off the Bruce Hwy.
There's loads of shopping in the City Heart too; including Sydney Street Markets and Victoria Street. And if that's just not enough, you can visit North Point Retail in North Mackay for big ticket items from retailers like Harvey Norman, The Good Guys, Clive Peeters and The Outdoor Furniture Specialists.
Mackay Botanic Gardens
What can I see?
Discover one of Australia's newest Botanic Gardens, located at beautiful Mackay on the Central Queensland Coast.
These new gardens opened to the public in May 2003 and are being constructed over a 15 year, 10 phase period focussing on flora from the Central Queensland Coast bioregion that surrounds the city, along with other beautiful Australian Natives and exotics from similar climates around the world.
The Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens provides many resources to visitors and the community - from a pleasant recreational facility with over 3 kilometres of walking and cycling trails, to a unique cafe and gallery perched high above our wildlife filled lagoons, to a place that remembers the past and Mackay's cultural identity today with 5 feature ''cultural themed' gardens and of course - a garden filled with life and colour - home to animals and plants - some threatened in the wild.
Opening hours
- Recommended visiting is from 5am to 11pm. All major arterial pathways and facilities are accessible and lit within these hours.
- Administration is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
- The Lagoons Cafe and Gallery is open Wednesday to Friday 10am to 3pm, weekends from 9am to 4pm. Closed public holidays.
- The Tropical Shade Garden and The Fernery is open weekdays and weekends when our volunteer Gardens Friends and Staff are at the Administration office.
- Closed public holidays.
Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens
PO Box 41
9 Lagoon Street
West Mackay, QLD 4740
Telephone: (07) 4952 7300
Fax: (07) 4952 7333
Email: botanic@mackay.qld.gov.au
Bluewater Lagoon
Comprising three tiered lagoons, the Bluewater Lagoon is a free family-friendly leisure facility overlooking the picturesque Pioneer River in the heart of Mackay’s City Centre.
Covering an area equivalent to three 50 metre swimming pools, Bluewater Lagoon provides a safe all-round stinger-free swimming environment.
Facility includes
- A waterfall connects the two main lagoon areas which vary in depth up to 1.8 metres.
- 19.5 metre water slide from the top lagoon to the middle lagoon
- An interactive children’s water playground and drop-bucket.
- The lagoon provides disabled and elderly access with handrails and suitable water levels.
- A 1.2 metre fence surrounds the facility to provide a secure, safe environment
- Electric barbecue facilities available
- Vines Bluewater Cafe - variety of snacks, drinks and ice cream
Entry fees and charges
Entry is free of charge
Hours of operation
Monday - Thursday
9am - 6pm
Friday - Sunday (including school holidays and public holidays)
9am - 8pm
Location and contact details
Caneland Park
River Street, Mackay
Fax: (07) 4951 4959
Email: maf@mackay.qld.gov.au
Artspace Mackay
Artspace Mackay provides the community of Mackay and visitors with access to the highest quality exhibitions and programs. The gallery aims to create opportunities for the community to engage with and enjoy artistic and cultural activities including free gallery tours; a wide range of workshops and events and; international, national and local exhibitions.
Artspace Mackay
Civic Centre Precinct
PO Box 41
Gordon Street
Mackay, QLD 4740
Telephone: (07) 4961 9722
Fax: (07) 4961 9794
Email: artspace@mackay.qld.gov.au
Opening hours
Tuesday - Sunday (closed Monday) from 10am - 5pm
Go catch a Movie
Want to know what's on at the movies? Click here to visit Birch Carroll & Coyle's web site with session times and movie information. There's 2 theatre locations in Mackay:
City Heart on Gordon St, parking next door, metered.
Comprising three tiered lagoons, the Bluewater Lagoon is a free family-friendly leisure facility overlooking the picturesque Pioneer River in the heart of Mackay’s City Centre.
Covering an area equivalent to three 50 metre swimming pools, Bluewater Lagoon provides a safe all-round stinger-free swimming environment.
Facility includes
- A waterfall connects the two main lagoon areas which vary in depth up to 1.8 metres.
- 19.5 metre water slide from the top lagoon to the middle lagoon
- An interactive children’s water playground and drop-bucket.
- The lagoon provides disabled and elderly access with handrails and suitable water levels.
- A 1.2 metre fence surrounds the facility to provide a secure, safe environment
- Electric barbecue facilities available
- Vines Bluewater Cafe - variety of snacks, drinks and ice cream
Entry fees and charges
Entry is free of charge
Hours of operation
| Monday - Thursday | 9am - 6pm |
| Friday - Sunday (including school holidays and public holidays) | 9am - 8pm |
Location and contact details
Caneland Park
River Street, Mackay
Fax: (07) 4951 4959
Email: maf@mackay.qld.gov.au
Artspace Mackay
Artspace Mackay
Civic Centre Precinct
PO Box 41
Gordon Street
Mackay, QLD 4740
Telephone: (07) 4961 9722
Fax: (07) 4961 9794
Email: artspace@mackay.qld.gov.au
Opening hours
Tuesday - Sunday (closed Monday) from 10am - 5pm
Go catch a Movie
Want to know what's on at the movies? Click here to visit Birch Carroll & Coyle's web site with session times and movie information. There's 2 theatre locations in Mackay:
City Heart on Gordon St, parking next door, metered.
Enjoy Shopping?
Check out the 2 undercover shopping centres in Mackay:
1. Caneland Central, opposite the Pioneer River in the City Heart.
2. Mt Pleasant Greenfields, over the Ron Camm Bridge northside just off the Bruce Hwy.
There's loads of shopping in the City Heart too; including Sydney Street Markets and Victoria Street. And if that's just not enough, you can visit North Point Retail in North Mackay for big ticket items from retailers like Harvey Norman, The Good Guys, Clive Peeters and The Outdoor Furniture Specialists.
Mackay Botanic Gardens
What can I see?
Discover one of Australia's newest Botanic Gardens, located at beautiful Mackay on the Central Queensland Coast.
These new gardens opened to the public in May 2003 and are being constructed over a 15 year, 10 phase period focussing on flora from the Central Queensland Coast bioregion that surrounds the city, along with other beautiful Australian Natives and exotics from similar climates around the world.
The Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens provides many resources to visitors and the community - from a pleasant recreational facility with over 3 kilometres of walking and cycling trails, to a unique cafe and gallery perched high above our wildlife filled lagoons, to a place that remembers the past and Mackay's cultural identity today with 5 feature ''cultural themed' gardens and of course - a garden filled with life and colour - home to animals and plants - some threatened in the wild.
Opening hours
- Recommended visiting is from 5am to 11pm. All major arterial pathways and facilities are accessible and lit within these hours.
- Administration is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
- The Lagoons Cafe and Gallery is open Wednesday to Friday 10am to 3pm, weekends from 9am to 4pm. Closed public holidays.
- The Tropical Shade Garden and The Fernery is open weekdays and weekends when our volunteer Gardens Friends and Staff are at the Administration office.
- Closed public holidays.
Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens
PO Box 41
9 Lagoon Street
West Mackay, QLD 4740
Telephone: (07) 4952 7300
Fax: (07) 4952 7333
Email: botanic@mackay.qld.gov.au
If you love hunting through markets, then Mackay has you covered!
Showground Markets
Starts: 21st Jul 2008 7:30am
Every week on Saturday, until further notice
Where: Milton Street - Mackay
More information: (07) 4957 3916 for further information or bookings
A great local market with a variety of stalls.
Walkers Markets
Starts: 21st Jul 2008 8:00am
Every week on Saturday, until further notice
Where: Harbour Road - Mackay
More information: 0439 782 407 for further information or bookings
A great local market with a variety of stalls.
Country Markets
Starts: 7th Apr 2008 8:00am
Every month on the 1st Saturday of the month, until 1st Dec 2007
Where: Uniting Church Grounds - Walkerston
More information: (07) 4945 1634 for further information or bookings
A great local market with a variety of stalls.
Starts: 22nd Jul 2008 8:00am
Every week on Sunday, until further notice
Where: Palm Avenue - Seaforth
More information: (07) 4959 0332 for further information or bookings
A great local market with a variety of stalls.
City Centre Markets
Starts: 22nd Jul 2008 8:30am
Every week on Sunday, until further notice
Where: Victoria Street - City Centre
More information: (07) 4957 8994 for further information or bookings
A great local market with a variety of stalls.
Finch Hatton Markets
Starts: 7th Jan 2008 9:00am
Every month on the 1st Sunday of the month, until further notice
Where: Criterion Hotel Grounds - Finch Hatton
More information: (07) 4958 3504 for further information or bookings
These markets are held in the picturesque Pioneer Valley. A great market with a variety of stalls.
Bucasia Beach Markets
Starts: 22nd Jul 2008 12:00pm
Every week on Sunday, until further notice
Where: Bucasia Esplanade
More information: (07) 4954 6210 for further information or bookings
Beautiful beach side markets with a variety of stalls.
Paxton's Markets
Starts: 14th Jan 2007 9:00am
Every month on the 2nd Sunday of the month, until further notice
Where: River Street - City Centre
More information: (07) 4957 5736 for further information or bookings
A great local market with a variety of stalls.
Marian Markets
Starts: 19th Jul 2007 8:00am
Every month on the 3rd Thursday of the month, until 18th Nov 2007
Where: Anzac Avenue - Holy Rosary Church - Marian
More information: (07) 4954 3424 for further information or bookings
A great local market with a variety of stalls.
Sarina Showgrounds
Starts: 28th Jan 2008 8:00am
Every month on the Sunday of the month, until 25th Nov 2008
Where: Bruce Highway - Sarina
More information: (07) 4956 1066 for further information or bookings
A great local market with a variety of stalls.