Mackay, Coastal city in Queensland, Australia
Mackay stands at the mouth of Pioneer River on Queensland's eastern coast, with a deep-water port handling substantial maritime operations.
Captain John MacKay discovered the area in 1862, leading to the establishment of a settlement that gained municipality status in 1869.
The city includes communities of Yuwi people, South Sea Islanders, Italians, Maltese, and Filipino residents, creating a multilingual environment.
The Mackay Airport connects travelers to Brisbane, Melbourne, and regional destinations through regular domestic flight services.
The local sugar research institute, established in 1953, supports Australia's largest sugar production industry centered in this region.
Location: Mackay Region
Location: Queensland
Inception: 1875
Elevation above the sea: 11 m
Website: http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au
Website: http://mackay.qld.gov.au
GPS coordinates: -21.14196,149.18651
Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:56
Cape Hillsborough National Park
30.3 km
Sugar Research Institute
3.6 km
Commonwealth Bank Building, Mackay
116 m
Pioneer Peaks National Park
28.7 km
Holy Trinity Church, Mackay
199 m
Flat Top Island Light
6.6 km
Yuwi Paree Toolkoon National Park
8.9 km
Forgan Bridge
509 m
Mackay Town Hall
63 m
World War I Cenotaph, Mackay
629 m
Mackay Masonic Temple
105 m
Mackay Court House and Police Station
124 m
Selwyn House, Mackay
5.8 km
Greenmount Homestead
16.4 km
Richmond Mill Ruins
7.9 km
Mackay Customs House
258 m
St Paul's Uniting Church, Mackay
303 m
Pioneer Shire Council Building
229 m
Mackay General Cemetery
2.3 km
Mango Avenue, Eimeo
11.8 km
Queensland National Bank, Mackay
67 m
East Gordon Street Sewerage Works
717 m
Walkerston State Butcher's Shop
12.6 km
The Leap Cane Lift
17.1 km
Mackay Technical College
417 m
Habana Tramline Causeway and Wharf Site
22.6 km
Homebush Mission Hall
19.2 km
Dudley Denny City Library
195 mReviews
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