Cheap Flights from Cairns to Mackay from AU$ 169

Mackay is a city located on the Eastern coast of Queensland, Australia, situated on the Pioneer River. It is one of the fast-expanding cities, which is growing at a very high rate, and its residential estates are in particularly high demand. Although small, but Mackay’s tourism industry has a lot to offer in terms of attractions. The city’s marine and retail industry is also a fast-growing aspect of the place.

Tip: The city has a humid subtropical climate, so visitors are advised to be prepared accordingly for the place.

Getting to Mackay

Mackay Airport (MKY) is merely at a 5 km distance from the city, and it takes less than 15 mins to reach the city from the airport. One can easily find flights from Cairns to Mackay, as multiple airlines offer services. However there are no direct flights from Cairns to Mackay, most flights to Mackay have one connecting stop in between. Various cheap flights from Cairns to Mackay are operated by airlines like Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. The overall flight time usually varies from about 2 hours to 6 hours, depending on the layover duration in between. 

Tip: In order to get best last-minute deals on flights to Mackay, plane your trip well in advance.

What to do in Mackay 

Mackay is a cultural hotspot in its region and is replete with attractions and activities to strike awe in the hearts of all visitors. What’s more beautiful about these cultural activities is the fact that locals are an active and enthusiastic part of all the city’s affairs. Mackay Festival of Arts is the largest fest of its kind in the Queensland region. This fest is about 20 years old, and its highlights include wine tasting, cheese tasting, live jazz music, art exhibitions, dance, and stand-up performances. For music enthusiasts, another festival called the River Sessions Fest is held. It is a premier contemporary music festival for youth, with the best of rock, alternative rock, folk, pop, etc music and dance performances.

Tip: Mackay’s central business district is well connected by the Mackay Transit Coaches, which can be used for easy and convenient commute.

What to eat in Mackay

Mackay has a lot to offer for food lovers as well. Enthusiasts can spend an entire day trying out the multiple street foods and takeaway joints which are dotted all around the length and breadth of the city’s heart. One can easily choose according to the cuisine preference or the budget limits. There are multiple budget-friendly dining places, and cafes as well. Visitors and food bloggers are particularly smitten by the Indian places, as they offer an entirely different kind of cuisine, at a fair price, and that causes a different positive experience. 

Tip: The city is based on the banks of a river and has a growing marine industry, so don’t forget to try local seafood, which is popular in the region.

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