Best beaches in Mackay

4 ranked beaches in Mackay, Queensland

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

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Far Beach
A strong Mackay beach entry that adds depth south of the city and airport coastline.

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7.0

Harbour Beach

Mackay’s best-known city beach is a core must-have for regional beach coverage.

7.0

Illawong Beach

A high-visibility Mackay beach beside the harbor precinct with strong user-facing relevance.

7.0

Town Beach

A legitimate named Mackay beach with clear local identity near the city’s southern foreshore.

7.0

What makes Mackay's beaches stand out?

Mackay sits in Queensland, Australia and is home to 4 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Mackay or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.