Living at Mackay Harbour
The Mackay Harbour officially opened August 1939 and has been designed to accomodate the six metres tides found in this part of Queensland. As you enter the Mackay Harbour you are greeted by a large roundabout which directs you three ways.
If you turn right you’ll head towards the Mackay Surf Club and a new estate. If you turn left you come across the Mantra Hotel and the public boat ramp which lies adjacent to the dining precinct.
And lastly, if you go straight ahead at the roundabout you’ll drive onto the dual lane breakwater road, which is 1.8km each way. Many local residents walk their dogs, take a run, or ride their bikes along the breakwater road.
Living on a boat at the Mackay Marina
The Marina has over 400 berths that cater for monos, catamarans, power and sail boats ranging from 10m up to 49m. The marina has an onsite office and at each end of the marina you’ll find an amenities block that provides toilets and hot/cold showers.
Other facilities include:
- Gas Bottle Refills
- Fuel Station
- Shore Power
- Fresh Water
- On-site Laundry
Apartments and Units at Mackay Harbour
Most of the units and apartments for sale face east which means you are warmly greeted by a Coral Sea sunrise. A range of three and four bedroom options are often available to buy if you seek a seachange or wish to downsize.
You may see a rental property become available in this precinct, however, they are usually snapped up very quickly.
The marina precinct offers a unique lifestyle that allows residents to socialize with friends in the boardwalk restaurants and bars, or walking distance to Harbour Beach, Mulherin Park, and the Surf Club.
Popular places to dine within walking distance:
- Breakwater Bar and Restaurant
- George's Thai Marina
- The Deck Steakhouse
- Sails Sportsbar
- Lighthouse Seafood Mackay
- Casu Jacks
- Mackay Surf Club
Gated Estate at East Point Drive
An exclusive up-market estate lies along East Point Drive and is home to several ocean fronted homes and apartments.
The precinct includes Marina Beach Resort and South Beach Apartments. Access is via a private security gate. Properties in this estate have recently sold between the high $600’s to over $1m.
The estate is nestled between the Mackay Surf Club and the Breakwater itself. There is easy access to the boardwalk and the beach.
Facts about living in the Mackay Harbour precinct
$515,000 (3 bedroom unit)
$530 per week (3 bedroom unit)
- Boat Ramp
- Bars and Restuarants
- Surf Club
- Marina
- Walking
- Fishing
- Boating
- Dining Out
Getting there
