Full Itinerary

Begin your journey on Bluewater Quay and stroll the waterfront. Discover the impressive public art, a showcase of the pioneering history and current industry sectors of Mackay. The heritage-listed Leichhardt Tree can be discovered in this area.

The Heritage Walk, is a self-guided stroll through Mackay's Central Business District to view architecturally impressive buildings, many from the 1930's Art Deco era. The walk is designed to tell the story of Mackay's pioneering spirit, it's people, heritage and culture journeying through a range of sites and events that have shaped the city.

The walk will take approximately 1.5 hours at a leisurely pace - but there will be plenty of opportunities to explore the present: - interact with all our city has to offer and stop along the way for a coffee, lunch, snack or shopping break.

Download directions via mackay.qld.gov.au/heritage

Rest and take in beautiful blue-water views from a café, restaurant or bar overlooking the picturesque Pioneer River, before continuing your exploration past old warehouses on River Street, where local art can be discovered in a grass-roots art gallery.

Meander across town to Jubilee Park for a cultural feast. View impressive and inspirational artwork at Artspace, take a quiet moment at the inner-city library, or visit the Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre for the chance to book tickets to see a world-class show.

For an insight into the lives of Mackay's early pioneers, a self-guided cemetery walk can be taken at Mackay Cemetery.

The cemetery heritage walk brochure can be found at Mackay Regional Council, or the Mackay Visitor Information Centre at the Bluewater Lagoon. The informative brochure guides you past some of Mackay's earliest and most historic headstones, while also giving insight into the life they lived.

Complete your cultural indulgence with an elegant dinner at one of Mackay's top-rated, fine-dining establishments, in the heart of the Central Business District.