Mackay is a city located in Queensland on the east coast of Australia, and it has the longest rainforest area in Australia. At the same time, Mackay is a location of tourist attractions from within and outside the country. You can explore the untouched nature and the stunning national parks and spend time visiting the international galleries. It takes around 11 hours of flying time to travel from Singapore to Mackay. This will differ based on the airlines and routes taken as well. Considering Traveloka offers various airline options such as Singapore Airlines, Scoot, AirAsia, and more, you have plenty to choose from. Mackay's best accommodations include Rydges Mackay Suites, Quest Mackay on Gordon, and White Lace Motor Inn. During your stay, you could also visit some of the best attractions in Mackay, such as Bluewater Lagoon, Lamberts Lookout, and Artspace Mackay.

When is the best time to fly from Singapore to Mackay?

Mackay is generally warm throughout the year, but a certain period of the year is good enough to do both outdoor or indoor activities. The usual period where Mackay is open for visiting is from mid-March to early April. This will be the optimum period to go on a holiday here in Mackay. The temperature will change usually varied from 14°C to 30°C and is rarely below 9°C or above 32°C. Maybe to get the best time where you are not at the peak of the holiday season in Mackay, you can plan a travel to Mackay close to early March or late April, just before the holiday peak starts.

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What are the main airports available in Mackay?

Mackay International Airport (MKY)

Mackay International Airport is the main airport operating in Mackay. It is 5.2 km away from Mackay. The trip via car or any public land transportation will take around 7 minutes from the airport to the main city. The traveling time will only differ depending on the traffic condition at the time of the travel. Some of the airport facilities you can find at the Mackay International Airport include a money exchange kiosk, café and restaurants, ATMs, hotels, and duty-free shops.

Places to stay in Mackay.

Rydges Mackay Suites - Rydges Mackay Suites is a 4-star hotel located within Mackay. It is 0.4 km away from Mackay to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 5.1 km. The hotel consists of various room types, including studio King, One-Bedroom Suite, One-Bedroom Twin Suite, Family Room, Deluxe Spa Suite, and Deluxe Two-Bedroom Suite. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to Restaurant and bar/lounge, Indoor pool, Breakfast available, and Fitness center.

Quest Mackay on Gordon - Quest Mackay on Gordon is a 4.5-star hotel located within Mackay. It is 0.7 km away from Mackay to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 5 km. The hotel consists of various room types ranging from Studio, One-Bedroom Apartment, Executive Studio, Executive Room, Two-Bedroom Apartment, and Executive Apartment. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to Daily housekeeping, Near the beach, Restaurant and bar/lounge, Outdoor pool, and Breakfast available.

White Lace Motor Inn - White Lace Motor Inn is a 4-star hotel located within Mackay. It is 3.1 km away from Mackay to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 3.6 km. The hotel consists of various room types ranging from Standard Room, Standard Twin Room, Disabled Twin Room, Superior Queen, Courtyard Twin, Studio 4, and Superior Spa. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to an Outdoor pool, Terrace, Garden, and Snack bar/deli.

Highlights in Mackay.

Bluewater Lagoon - Bluewater Lagoon is the perfect place for you to enjoy precious time with the kids. It consists of 3 different pool sizes according to age suitability. Some of them are the size of an Olympic pool. You can also take the 20-meter water slide provided here. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to Bluewater Lagoon which is 2 km away from Mackay and 6 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 2 minutes to drive from Mackay to Bluewater Lagoon and around 9 minutes from the airport. Bluewater Lagoon opens 9 am - 5.45 pm.

Lamberts Lookout - It is one of the most suitable places for you to see the panoramic beauty of the city of Mackay while sightseeing. They also provided an interpretation board and binoculars for you to get a closer look at the whales in the middle of the sea. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to the Lamberts Lookout. Lamberts Lookout is 11 km away from Mackay and 17 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 14 minutes to drive from Mackay to Lamberts Lookout and around 22 minutes from the airport. Lamberts Lookout opens all day, and the entrance fee is free.

Artspace Mackay - Artspace Mackay is one of the art galleries located in the heart of Mackay and first opened in 2003 and won a unique architectural award at the time. The gallery has an exhibition space and provides various activities such as seminars, workshops, guided tours, art classes, presentations, and more. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to Artspace Mackay. Artspace Mackay is 1.3 km away from Mackay and 5.5 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 3 minutes to drive from Mackay to Artspace Mackay and around 8 minutes from the airport. Artspace Mackay opens 10 am - 5 pm.

Travel tips to Mackay.

Be Flexible with Your Travel Plans

Planning is a good way to go traveling, be it domestically or internationally, but don't disregard the fact that things can and most likely would not go as planned. This could either be due to suddenly the activity you want to do is unavailable or if more logistical issues force you to think of other ways to do things. Keep in mind that plan is a good base, but when you are traveling, and there are a lot of external factors involved, it will be a different kind of adventure.

Keep Your Accommodation Address with You

This might sound ridiculous but it is important nonetheless. We tend to underestimate ourselves and assume we have it all in our heads. It is best to have it with you at all times because when you need a specific direction back, you can refer to it easily. It is best to keep it on paper as well because you will never know when the handy-dandy technology will fail you when you need it the most.

Travel Insurance

Be it whether you are traveling domestic or international, it is important to gear yourself up with travel insurance. This is pretty much self-explanatory because you will never expect what could happen when you are abroad. Even if you are traveling domestically, should things go out of your control, such as accidents or sickness, you will have the leverage of insurance coverage.

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