City / LGA (Local Government Area) in Queensland · Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Whitsundays, Brisbane & Gold Coast
Mackay (Queensland) Travel Guide 2026
Mackay is a city / lga (local government area) in Queensland (Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Whitsundays, Brisbane & Gold Coast), Australia, with a population of 84,333 and regional transit links via Cairns, Great Barrier Reef & Whitsundays Central Station and Brisbane Airport (BNE), Cairns Airport (CNS) & Hamilton Island / Proserpine (HTI/PPP).
Province / StateQueensland
Population84,333
Rail HubCairns, Great Barrier Reef & Whitsundays Central Station
Airport GatewayBrisbane Airport (BNE), Cairns Airport (CNS) & Hamilton Island / Proserpine (HTI/PPP)
Highlights & What to See in Mackay
- Mackay Historic Center & Cultural District
- Mackay Central Market & Local Gastronomy Street
- Queensland Architectural Landmark & Park
- Regional Transit Connection via Cairns, Great Barrier Reef & Whitsundays Central Station
Transit & Getting There
Connect to Mackay via Cairns, Great Barrier Reef & Whitsundays Central Station (Sydney Trains / Opal Network, Melbourne V/Line & Free Tram Zone, Queensland Translink (50¢ Flat Fares!) & Journey Beyond (The Ghan / Indian Pacific)) and local transit using Sydney Opal.