Mackay is a gateway into the tropics of Queensland where you can start a real tropical holiday and tour all the fantastic places along the Queensland coast. The best way to tour is by car and you can rent many kinds of vehicles from the car hire Mackay airport agents. They have a wide range of small to large cars, mini vans, four wheel drives and other vehicle for you to choose from. Make the best choice for you preferred travel plans which is easily done after you have a good idea of your itinerary.

If you are choosing to stay in the heart of town and use the boating facilities to see the islands then you might only need a small car to get you around town unless you have a big group of people. A four wheel drive might be too much if you are only going to drive on the highways and around the sealed road that lead to the main attractions. But an off road vehicle is essential if you are planning to use it for its intended purposes.

The city itself has a nice marina where you can sit and watch the waterfront while you sip on a coffee or cooling beer. There are now a good selection of fine dining and elegant restaurants to choose from since the tourism trade has been well established around Mackay city. The tourist information center is the best place to visit so that you can get all the information you need on all the fun and adventure activities that Mackay has to offer its tourists.