Mackay Guide

Mackay landmarks in true 3D — and how to reach each by public transport (lines, nearest stops, a planner from your location).

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Tickets in Australia: Opal, myki, go card, MyWay+ and other smart cardsPublic transport in Australia is run state by state, and every state has its own ticket and smart card. Here is which card works where, how tapping on and off works, and what to do if you are only visiting for a few days.Read the guide From the airport to the city: Australian airports by public transportHow to get from the main Australian airports to the city by train or bus: the airport stations in Sydney, Airtrain in Brisbane, SkyBus and route 901 in Melbourne, the Airport Line in Perth, the airport buses in Adelaide and the Gold Coast, and what to expect at smaller airports.Read the guide Travelling between Australian cities: regional trains, long-distance coaches and ferriesDistances in Australia are long, but many trips between neighbouring cities work well by public transport. An overview of the commuter trains around Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, the long-distance trains, coaches and the ferry to Tasmania.Read the guide Travelling with children and concession fares in AustraliaWho travels free, who pays a child or concession fare, and which discounts are usually only for Australian residents. Plus practical tips on prams, accessibility and seating on buses and trains.Read the guide Public holidays and late-night travel in AustraliaWhich public holidays affect buses and trains, why the dates differ between states, and what is left of the timetable late at night and at weekends in the big cities and in regional towns.Read the guide

Landmarks · 4

3D Church & monasteryHoly Trinity ChurchMackay’s heritage-listed Anglican parish church, a landmark of the compact city centre close to the Pioneer River.Open guide

3D LandmarkMackay MarinaThe marina village at Mackay Harbour, north of the city, with restaurants, a waterfront promenade and walks along the breakwater.Open guide

3D HistoryBluewater Quay and Customs HouseMackay’s riverfront along the Pioneer River on River Street, with the heritage-listed Customs House, landscaped promenades and the free Bluewater Lagoon pools nearby.Open guide

3D HistoryOld Mackay Town HallThe former town hall on Sydney Street, a heritage building at the heart of central Mackay, a city known for its many Art Deco façades.Open guide

Frequently asked questions

How do I reach Mackay’s landmarks by public transport?

Open any landmark from the guide — its page shows the nearest stops and a planner that finds a route from your location to it, with lines, transfers and departure times based on the timetable.

Which landmarks does the guide cover?

Mackay’s best-known landmarks — Holy Trinity Church, Mackay Marina, Bluewater Quay and Customs House, Old Mackay Town Hall — each with a 3D view of the location and directions on how to get there by public transport.

What is the 3D view of a landmark?

An interactive 3D model of the location (buildings and surroundings from OpenStreetMap data) that rotates and tilts. It is not a photo but a graphical view of the place, so you can recognise the area before you set off.

How do I plan a tour of several landmarks?

Use the Journey Planner for a public transport route to each landmark; every landmark page also lists the nearest stops with arrival estimates, so you can easily chain several points into one tour.