Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Markets
MAP
They like their markets in Mackay, with a surprisingly varied bunch of bazaars selling
everything from bric-a-brac to one-off duds to organic fruit. Try the
Mackay Showgrounds
Markets
(Saturdays from 7.30am, Milton St),
Twilight Markets
(first Friday of the month from
5pm to 9pm, Mackay Surf Club) and the
Troppo Market
(second Sunday of the month from
7.30am, Mt Pleasant Shopping Centre carpark).
MARKET
Information
The train station, airport, botanic gardens and visitor centre are about 3km south of the
city centre. Mackay Harbour, 6km northeast of the centre, is dominated by a massive sug-
ar terminal, while the adjacent marina has a smattering of waterfront restaurants.
Mackay Visitor Centre
( 1300 130 001;
www.mackayregion.com
; 320 Nebo Rd; 9am-5pm Mon, 8.30am-5pm
Tue-Fri, 9am-4pm Sat & Sun)
About 3km south of the centre. Internet access.
8.30am-4.30pm Mon-Fri)
For
NPRSR Office
(
07-4944 7818;
www.nprsr.qld.gov.au
;
30 Tennyson St;
camping permits.
9am-5pm Mon-Fri, to noon Sat)
Info
Town Hall Visitor Information Centre
(
07-4957 1775; 63 Sydney St;
and internet access.
Getting There & Away
AIR
The airport is about 3km south of the centre of Mackay.
www.tigerairways.com.au
)
has direct flights between Mackay and Melbourne/Sydney.
BUS
Buses stop at the
Mackay Bus Terminal
(cnr Victoria & Macalister Sts)
, where tickets can also be
Sample one-way adult fares and journey times: Airlie Beach ($30, two hours), Townsville
($67, 6 hours), Cairns ($113, 13 hours) and Brisbane ($213, 17 hours).
13 34 10;
www.premierms.com.au
)
is less expensive than Greyhound but has less
Premier
(
services.
