4 days in Mackay & Brisbane Itinerary

Mackay is a city and its centre suburb in the Mackay Region on the eastern coast of Queensland, Australia. Caneland Central Shopping Centre has been added to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 27th (Sun): buy something for everyone on your list at Caneland Central Shopping Centre, explore the landscape on two wheels at Bluewater Trail, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Town Beach.

To see photos, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Mackay trip planner.

Brisbane to Mackay is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Traveling from Brisbane in September, plan for a bit warmer nights in Mackay, with lows around 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Brisbane.

Queensland’s biggest town and state capital, Brisbane has an attractive, manicured image based around its riverside aesthetic as well as the contrast between its high-rise center and extensive urban greenery.

Step out of the city life by going to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and The Brisbane River. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Surfers Paradise Beach and Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout. Step out of Brisbane with an excursion to Warner Bros. Movie World in Oxenford--about 44 minutes away. There's more to do: walk around South Bank Parklands and get in on the family fun at Channel Seven Wheel of Brisbane.

To find reviews, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read Brisbane trip itinerary builder site.

Traveling by flight from Mackay to Brisbane takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Brisbane when traveling from Mackay in September, with lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.