With a population of 74,219, Mackay is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Mackay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Andergrove Tavern (64 Andergrove Rd) and Marque Bar & Grill (55/63 River St) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mackay in January, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 12 °C, with an average temperature of 16 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 310 mm. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Mackay, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
When flying to Mackay, you’ll arrive at Mackay (MKY), which is located 3 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Mackay from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 39h 35m.
Another option to get to Mackay is to pick up a car rental from Airlie Beach, which is about 109 km from Mackay. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Airlie Beach.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Bel Air Motel and Paradise Motel.
Expect to pay C$ 1.59 per litre in Mackay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.04 and C$ 25.39. The most frequently booked car type in Mackay is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota C-HR or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.