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Located in the Mackay region, Mackay is situated in the eastern part of the Coral Sea coast. Mackay lies around 970 km on the northern side of Brisbane. It is also called the sugar capital of Australia, mainly because the region produces nearly one-third of the sugar made in Australia. The city's population is currently 80,148, which is slightly decreasing over the years. There has been a bit of controversy regarding the location of Mackay. Many people believe that it is a part of North Queensland and Central Queensland.

Major Attractions in Mackay Mackay Festival of Arts is held annually in the region every year. It is one of the biggest arts festivals in Queensland. This festival is about stand-up routines, dance and other performances, music, cheese and wine tasting sessions and art exhibitions. The City Centre of the region is one of the most visited spots by the locals and the tourists.

Mackay Beaches Mackay is best known for its 31 beaches located within driving distance. The beaches which are located close to the city include Illawong beach. There are many islands that are close to Mackay and are best known for their stunning blue waters. One of the popular tourist hot-spot is St. Bees island.

History of Mackay Yuibera people primarily inhabited Mackay City. On 1st June 1770, Captain James Cook is known to have sailed past the city. He had named many landmarks of the region, including Cape Hillsborough, Slade Point, and Cape Palmerston. Over the years, several developmental activities have taken place in the city. However, in 1918 a damaging cyclone hit the region, causing severe destruction and loss of life. More storms hit Mackay in the next few years. Today, many heritage sites are located in the city, including Mackay Town Hall, Mackay General Cemetery, Commonwealth Bank Building, and Queensland National Bank.