Things to do in Mackay QLD with kids
On the east coast of Queensland lies a hidden gem for beach lovers. A city of the finest sand, turquoise-colored seas, and an atmosphere of great adventure and fresh air, Mackay is a tourist destination full of natural wonders. Rainforests, lagoons, beaches, and even reefs, everyone of different ages will surely admire how the city gives you an enjoyable trip.
However, if you’re traveling with kids, you might be wondering where all of you can enjoy your vacation. With variations of preferences for different age groups, there seems to be limited locations and tourist attractions where all of you can appreciate and have fun going. With this in mind, we know how we can satisfy your hopes.
Do these activities and visit these places instead:
Play and Swim along the beaches and lagoons
One of the best things to do when you’re close to the coastlines is to go beaching. You’ll find amazing beach spots and lagoons, nestled in the heart of Mackay – just a short trip can go a long way!
Whether you’re a kid or a kid at heart, you can never go wrong with visiting Bluewater Lagoon. It is a recommended swimming and chilling area for families and friends visiting Mackay, where everyone can bask in the three tiers of lagoon pools of varying depths. Your kids can play and splash along the interactive children’s lagoon and water slides, which also feature a green waterfall connecting the 2 main pools of the area. It’s also very safe, with lifeguards on watch, and adults may either swim or just enjoy having a picnic on the shades provided, and you can also have a day of relaxation while tanning on the massive landscaped grass. Cafes and restaurants can also be seen in sight!
When you cannot just get enough of the beautiful and salty ocean breeze, you can always have some family time at Bucasia Beach, Harbour Beach, Sarina Beach, Lamberts Beach, and Eimeo Beach. No one can ever go wrong by spending the whole day enjoying the blue and clear waters of the beach, right?
Go on a wet adventure
Who says only beaches and lagoons are in Mackay? – We guarantee visiting the city is not only for that. Get active with your kids and create a whole lot of fun experiences by going on a crazy wet adventure with them!
The Mackay Aqua Park is your go-to location for endless activities. With inflatable courses that float along the lakes, your kids can race along with the 5-meter slide. More so, they can test their balance on the balance beams, exercise their grips with the monkey bars and attempt not to fall, run across the bushland with some new friends, and also defy gravity as they launch themselves on the blast bag. It’s never too late for a riveting escapade with your family as you visit Mackay.
All the more, nearby is a wakeboarding spot where you and your kids can test your adrenaline. Speed on the ramps as you glide along the waters, and get thrilled as you fly and do tricks in the thin air – Wake House Cable Park can definitely wake your boring moods up!
Getting bored is never a choice when you have loads of fun.
Explore the Botanic Gardens
If your kids love to stroll along with the picturesque views in Mackay and wander along the streets for some to-go food crawling, then this might be the perfect place to just let your kids run around and be free while basking themselves in the bounty of plants in Mackay.
The Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens features a wide exhibit of the flora, fauna, and the green plants of Queensland, and is home for a unique and educational fun time with your kids. The young ones can also enjoy a self-guided activity, where they will have a view of the butterflies in the area, the chirping of unique birds, watch spiders crawl, and also run along the Lagoon deck. They will find themselves having a minibeast hunt in the large and open garden, and get involved with the plant sanctuary and how they can plant and take care of them. Consequently, your family can have some family time at the alfresco dining in the area, and munch on bacon and eggs for breakfast; during lunch you may have a taste of their finest pasta and fresh catch, and for sure they’ll have their energy boosted up as they do fun activities in the garden. Definitely, there’s more fun to just strolling around – and educational and fun times with kids are always best done during a quick vacation over the weekend.
Say hello to the local wildlife
50 km north of Mackay lies a wildlife sanctuary that you can visit. Get some good air with cute and cuddly animals on the side, while maintaining an interactive and amusing time with your kids.
Cape Hillsborough is a national park where the natural rainforest meets the ocean. Here, you’ll be able to experience the rustic scenery, mesmerizing walking tracks, and a whole lot of wildlife with your family. The sanctuary takes care and preserves the iconic Australian animals, starting from the butterflies up to the hopping Kangaroos you’ll be fond of. What’s more to this park is that it also offers a variety of camping options like caravanning and tent camping, and also offers beach houses, huts, and motels, where you’ll be fine spending a day or two in Mackay.
And oh, don’t ever forget to pause as the sun sets and wake up before the sun rises – the perfect views are not something you will get to see every day.
Mackay is more than okay. It’s full of wonders, mesmerizing spots, endless fun and adventure, and memories you’ll always treasure. Apart from being known to have a lot of crocodiles, it’s a city that keeps you revitalized, relaxed, and stress-free with your kids – you’ll always have something to do and we assure you will not get bored when visiting the city!
