Time zone
GMT +10:00
No time difference
Currency
Australian Dollar
1INR = 0.02AUD
Official languages
English
Best time to visit
MAY - SEP
Dry season offers sunny days and ideal beach conditions.
Recommended trip duration
2 days
Top things to do in Mackay
Green Island Snorkelling & Glass Bottom Boat Day Tour
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₹ 7,980
Half Day Green Island Reef Cruise from Cairns
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₹ 7,415
Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour from Cairns
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₹ 18,183
Green Island Reef Cruise Full Day Guided Tour from Cairns
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₹ 10,817
Great Barrier Reef Snorkel, Dive & Helicopter Full Day Tour
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₹ 25,511
Moore Reef Full Day Tour
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₹ 20,069
Great Barrier Reef Cruises from Airlie Beach or Hamilton Island
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Morning departure
7+ hrs
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₹ 21,521
Fitzroy Island Day Trip from Cairns
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₹ 6,868
Whitsundays Scenic Flight Experience from Airlie Beach
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Up to 3 hrs
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₹ 21,913
Great Barrier Reef Classic Scenic Flight from Cairns
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Up to 3 hrs
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₹ 17,596
Great Barrier Reef Pontoon from Cairns including Snorkelling
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₹ 20,341
Fly Raft Experience with Scenic Flight and Ocean Rafting
English guided
Morning departure
7+ hrs
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₹ 36,174
Hotels in Mackay
Coral Cay Resort
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₹ 8,888.88
Heron Island Resort
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₹ 20,769.17
White Lace Motor Inn
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₹ 7,664.40
The Marco Polo
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₹ 9,023.77
Mantra Mackay
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₹ 10,375.41
Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
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₹ 7,989.74
Windmill Motel and Events Centre
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₹ 9,373.60
Mackay Seabreeze Apartments
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₹ 10,550.09
Shamrock Gardens Motel
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₹ 10,118.06
Miners Lodge Motor Inn
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₹ 7,473.40
Cape Hillsborough Nature Tourist Park
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₹ 11,123.17
The Metropolitan Hotel
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₹ 8,044.17
Reviews of Mackay activities
Alci ********
2025-10-04 08:05:58
worth the visit , you can do so many things in a single day . good for people who don’t have much time
Say ********
2025-10-12 11:15:16
A bit oricey but definitely worth it. Seeing the Whitsundays from above is a must, or if you don't have time for a full day tour to the islands, do consider this. One of the highlights of our trip!
salmina ******
2026-02-13 10:25:41
This trip was wonderful, I really enjoyed the commentary and the hospitality that our guide showed! Definitely would recommend this trip 👌
Klook User
2025-11-15 22:11:42
It was amazing! They even gave me extra 10 min flight! They were 10 min late to pick me up though. All in all, I was satisfied with them.
Klook User
2025-12-24 22:57:42
We were on wipeout the caption was amazing fun! He was fun and funny trying to make every moment count! Hailey was amazing, very friendly, helpful, and approachable. Even when there was a minor incident! Our crew was the first on the scene to help and helped every other boat get launched and out and launched us by themselves. It was cool to be with the rock star team; I felt safe and secure. I would recommend this excursion with ocean rafting to everyone! Great group of people!
Fiona *******
2025-09-23 05:26:13
It was a really fun touring suitable when you just want a half day rather than a fun day.
Judy **
2026-02-16 04:59:09
It was an enjoyable experience, and spending a day at the Barrier Reef is truly worthwhile. The staff were very helpful and polite, and all equipment was provided. Lunch was served midday, followed by wine and snacks at tea time.
CHU *****
2026-02-10 01:06:26
All the crew along the way were very friendly and professional, with staff of different nationalities, and even a very kind Hong Kong crew. Although it was raining inland, it was clear and sunny when we got to the center of the sea. We went to two reefs along the way, and an introductory dive was arranged. There was a detailed explanation first, and then an instructor took three guests, ensuring safety throughout the whole process. A photographer was underwater capturing everyone's photos all the time. I recommend adding the helicopter experience, which is definitely an unforgettable view. The facilities on the boat were cleaner than expected. I also strongly suggest buying seasickness pills for three Australian dollars per person in advance.
Leteicha *****
2025-12-01 06:04:09
This half day trip was a great way to get out in the water and see some sea life. We primarily visited Cairns for a larger trip we booked on the reef, but this extra half day gave us some extra time snorkelling! Saw turtles on top of the water from the boat when we arrived, though weren’t lucky enough to see them under the water. Did see a ray, a reef shark, and plenty of fish! Team were kind and helpful to and from the island. It was nice to kick back with a beverage on the return.
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