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Green Island Snorkelling & Glass Bottom Boat Day Tour
Tours • From Cairns

Green Island Snorkelling & Glass Bottom Boat Day Tour

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.4 / 5
(162) • 7K+ booked
€ 81.49
Great Barrier Reef Full Day Snorkel or Dive Tour from Cairns
Klook's choice
Cruises • From Cairns

Great Barrier Reef Full Day Snorkel or Dive Tour from Cairns

Hotel pick-up
English guided
Free cancellation
4.7 / 5
(250) • 6K+ booked
From
€ 169.49
Great Barrier Reef Snorkel, Dive & Helicopter Full Day Tour
Klook's choice
Cruises • From Cairns

Great Barrier Reef Snorkel, Dive & Helicopter Full Day Tour

Hotel pick-up
English guided
Free cancellation
4.6 / 5
(189) • 4K+ booked
€ 282.45
Scenic Flight Heart Reef, Whitehaven beach  from Airlie Beach
Tours • Whitsundays

Scenic Flight Heart Reef, Whitehaven beach from Airlie Beach

English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
4.6 / 5
(21) • 1K+ booked
€ 218.99
Outer Reef Pontoon Full Day Tour at Moore Reef
Cruises • From Cairns

Outer Reef Pontoon Full Day Tour at Moore Reef

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.4 / 5
(36) • 1K+ booked
€ 189.39
Cairns Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Experience
Water activities • Cairns

Cairns Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Experience

English guided
Morning departure
7+ hrs
4.8 / 5
(14) • 300+ booked
From
€ 141.29
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Great Barrier Reef Classic Scenic Flight from Cairns
Tours • From Cairns

Great Barrier Reef Classic Scenic Flight from Cairns

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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
4.6 / 5
(36) • 1K+ booked
€ 178.29
Fitzroy Island Day Trip from Cairns
Cruises • From Cairns

Fitzroy Island Day Trip from Cairns

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.3 / 5
(31) • 1K+ booked
From
€ 70.35
Half Day Green Island Reef Cruise from Cairns
Cruises • From Cairns

Half Day Green Island Reef Cruise from Cairns

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.2 / 5
(36) • 3K+ booked
€ 67.85
Reef Magic Pontoon Cruise Tour from Cairns
Cruises • From Cairns

Reef Magic Pontoon Cruise Tour from Cairns

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.4 / 5
(15) • 900+ booked
From
€ 200.49
Half or Full Day Fitzroy Island Transfers & Optional Activities
Water activities • From Cairns

Half or Full Day Fitzroy Island Transfers & Optional Activities

English guided
Morning departure
7+ hrs
4.5 / 5
(128) • 4K+ booked
€ 66.65
Green Island Reef Cruise Full Day Guided Tour from Cairns
Cruises • From Cairns

Green Island Reef Cruise Full Day Guided Tour from Cairns

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.5 / 5
(126) • 7K+ booked
€ 99.95

Hotels in Mackay

Coral Cay Resort
Hotels • Mackay

Coral Cay Resort

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4.3 / 5
(983)
From
€ 86.77
Heron Island Resort
Hotels • Mackay

Heron Island Resort

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4.2 / 5
(258)
From
€ 139.07
White Lace Motor Inn
Hotels • Mackay

White Lace Motor Inn

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4.2 / 5
(1.0K)
From
€ 75.53
Windmill Motel and Events Centre
Hotels • Mackay

Windmill Motel and Events Centre

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4.3 / 5
(765)
From
€ 94.25
Mackay Seabreeze Apartments
Hotels • Mackay

Mackay Seabreeze Apartments

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4.1 / 5
(519)
From
€ 101.45
Mantra Mackay
Hotels • Mackay

Mantra Mackay

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4.4 / 5
(872)
From
€ 103.62
The Resort @ Dolphin Heads
Hotels • Mackay

The Resort @ Dolphin Heads

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3.7 / 5
(511)
From
€ 92.3
The Metropolitan Hotel
Hotels • Mackay

The Metropolitan Hotel

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3.9 / 5
(119)
From
€ 84.58
Mackay Resort Motel
Hotels • Mackay

Mackay Resort Motel

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4.5 / 5
(1.0K)
From
€ 80.42
The Marco Polo
Hotels • Mackay

The Marco Polo

Instant confirmation
4.3 / 5
(717)
From
€ 86.92
Eungella Cabins
Hotels • Mackay

Eungella Cabins

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4.2 / 5
(13)
From
€ 150.35
Cape Hillsborough Nature Tourist Park
Hotels • Mackay

Cape Hillsborough Nature Tourist Park

Instant confirmation
4.3 / 5
(26)
From
€ 115.23

Reviews of Mackay activities

Lin ******
2026-06-07 04:11:14
Fantastic 5.0
fun snorkelling, we added $89 for the guided snorkeling experience as this voucher only includes a self snorkel, suitable for experienced snorkeling. guided snorkeling fees more safe. it’s really beautiful
Klook User
2026-02-26 04:39:59
Fantastic 5.0
Communication with the company was clear and effective. The flight was great if not a little hot in the plane. Hannah our pilot was engaging and very knowledgeable about the area, giving good suggestions on what to do if we had free time.
Klook User
2026-03-18 23:17:44
Fantastic 5.0
amazing day, Josh and James very helpful and definitely made the day so much better even with slightly rough conditions.highly recommend
Wu ******
2026-05-26 19:12:35
Fantastic 5.0
I spent eight days in Tasmania and participated in several day tours. I genuinely feel that the Bay of Fires day tour was the most enjoyable and highly recommended. David is truly an excellent local guide; the itinerary was well-planned, his commentary was professional, and he was always friendly and attentive to us. Additionally, there were six of us on the tour that day, and even though we were all from different places and meeting for the first time, we were fortunate that everyone was very friendly and talkative. The atmosphere of the entire tour was fantastic, leaving us with wonderful memories.🩷
Klook用戶
2026-05-24 08:51:59
Great 4.0
Unfortunately our tour was cancelled due to weather, but ther staff were helpful and nice, tried to reschedule it for us.
Usuario de Klook
2026-06-08 08:56:12
Fantastic 5.0
An incredible experience that I would recommend without hesitation. It's a fantastic way to discover the inland region and learn more about the area's unique wildlife and natural environment. A special mention goes to Cara, who was wonderful from the moment she picked us up at the hotel until she dropped us back. Her enthusiasm and attention to detail really enhanced the tour. Seeing platypuses in their natural habitat and learning about their behaviour was truly something special.
Judy **
2026-02-16 04:59:09
Fantastic 5.0
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.
Klook用戶
2026-05-24 08:49:02
Fantastic 5.0
Wonderful experience! Well ogranized for over 100 passsengers, from safety, seating, equipment to lunch and afternoon tea. Great for our first time snorkelling, and staff were friendly. unfortunately, the helicopter was cancelled due to the weather but everything else was good. Even though we got really seasick (although we took tablets), it was totally worth it!
Klook User
2026-04-26 06:05:20
Fantastic 5.0
I had to take this moment to give the best possible review to Sun Lover and the team. The entire experience has been so amazing. All the crew members were so respectful and ensured we all had calm and funful experience! I must mention Joseph specially! He made my snorkelling experience as a non-swimmer and first timer so memorable. Gave a 15 mins direction, very calm and helped me throughout the experience! Can’t thank all the members enough! The food was amazing too.

Mackay at a glance

When is the busiest time to visit Mackay?

Based on what travelers booked on Klook

Busier than usual Quieter than usual
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+100%
Typical
-100%
Busiest +144%
Jan
-24%
Feb
-71% Quietest
Mar
-46%
Apr
-28%
May
-38%
Jun
-71%
Jul
-49%
Aug
-57%
Sep
-3%
Oct
+130%
Nov
+116%
Dec

Demand for Mackay from travellers from the Philippines peaks in January (about 144% above a typical month) and is quietest in March (roughly 71% below); book early for January and expect easier availability and fewer crowds in March. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is Mackay cheapest?

Find months that fit your budget.

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Avg $538 Cheapest $106 Priciest $802
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Activities in Mackay are typically cheapest in July (around USD 106), roughly 87% below the priciest month in February, so July can offer both lower prices and lighter demand for budget-minded travellers. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

4 daysLast-minute
14 daysTypical
31 daysEarly

Most travellers book about 14 days ahead; with a 4-day last-minute window this market is fairly flexible, but during January’s peak consider booking earlier to secure availability. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Mackay

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1EUR = 1.62AUD

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Dry season offers sunny days and ideal beach conditions.

  • Recommended trip duration

What to know before visiting Mackay

Quick snapshot of Mackay and what to expect

Mackay draws most visitors for cruises, general tours and water activities, and demand on Klook shows a very seasonal rhythm with clear highs and lows across the year. The busiest months concentrate around the January peak and another busy stretch toward the end of the year, while spring and mid-year months see far lighter booking activity.

Best times to visit based on crowds and prices

According to Klook booking data, the busiest month is January and demand is much lower around March and mid‑year. Prices follow their own cycle: Klook data show July typically among the cheapest months, while February is usually the priciest. If you want smaller crowds and lower typical prices, aim for July or the mid‑year months; if you want the peak‑season atmosphere, plan for January or late‑year months when demand rises. Note that prices and demand don’t always move in lockstep—some months see lower demand but still moderate prices, so check both when planning.

Tips for travellers from the Philippines

Most travellers tend to book about two weeks in advance, with many locking in plans around a month early for the busiest periods, so plan accordingly for peak‑season travel. For short, flexible trips you can still find options a few days out, but if you’re travelling in January or other high‑demand months it’s wise to secure cruises and popular water activities earlier through Klook.

FAQs about Mackay

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