Mackay sits on the Queensland coast, half-way between Brisbane and Cairns. This makes it ideal for conferences and events attracting state-wide attendance.
- As a relaxed, nature-based destination, it encourages inspiration, with limited distractions.
- An impressive array of affordable, quality accommodation, a purpose-built convention centre, hotel, conference and meeting facilities, plus unique off-site dining venues tick all the business event decision-making boxes.
- A population of more than 120,000 ensures ‘big city’ technical, production and professional support services are available.
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The huge 66,484 square kilometre Mackay Region offers diverse destination experiences, complemented by an enviable climate. Average daily temperatures range from just over 22c in the winter months of June-August, and over 30C during the summer months December-February.
Features include:
- a compact city with charming, lovingly restored art deco buildings
- the blue-water Pioneer River winding through the city, accompanied by the three-kilometre Bluewater Trail walkway
- beaches where you can share sunrise with wallabies
- a vibrant seaside marina with alfresco dining plus activity options such as boating and fishing
- pristine rainforest hinterland and national parks which affirm Mackay’s banner of “Nature. Reserved” and also the opportunity to spot a Platypus in the wild
Mackay boasts quirky and interesting off-site venues for functions and activities.
These include:
- The Sarina Sugar Shed
- The Bluewater Lagoon
- Paxton’s Warehouse
- Note Park Grazing Co.
- Artspace Mackay
- The Eimeo Pacific Hotel
- Mojo
- The Dispensary
Affordable and frequent services from airlines such as Jetstar, QantasLink and Virgin Australia provide over 100 flights per week in and out of Mackay to Brisbane, Rockhampton, Townsville, Cairns, Sydney and Melbourne.
Straddling the Bruce Highway, Mackay has excellent road connections to all key Queensland regional centres. Queensland Railways’ ‘Spirit of Queensland’ train also offers an alternative mode of transport for delegates from nearby regional areas, on its regular coastline trip from Cairns to Brisbane.
