A major airport in Queensland, and the 14th busiest airport in Australia, Mackay Airport is found near the city of Mackay on the coast of Australia. Visitors to the area will be able to travel to local areas such as Mackay and Townsville, and hiring a car at Mackay Airport gives you much more freedom in where you travel. Whether your passion is walking, arts, shopping or fine dining, the area around Mackay Airport will have something to cater for your needs. Mackay Airport is a perfect place to begin your journey around Queensland and Australia.
Renting a car at Mackay Airport gets you quick and easy access to the city of Mackay itself, just a short drive from the airport. Mackay is well known for a great many different things, from arts and culture, to shopping and fine dining; and there are plenty of highlights that any visitor should check out. One such highlight is the annual Mackay Festival of Arts, which is over 20 years old. From stand-up comedy, to jazz and live music - the Festival of Arts is bound to have something to appeal to everyone.
Mackay Airport services a number of flights to a great many destinations in Australia, including Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Cairns. For those searching for the perfect destination for a day trip, visitors to Mackay Airport should look no further than Townsville. Renting a car at Mackay Airport and driving over to Townsville means that you can see a portion of the legendary Great Barrier Reef, as well as a variety of Second World War landmarks. A particular highlight of any visit to Townsville is their national park, Magnetic Island. Magnetic Island is like a holiday destination in itself.
