Discovery Parks - Mackay

2.5 star property

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Children's play area - outdoor
Marina
Mini-golf
Deluxe Villa - Sleeps 4 | In-room dining
Deluxe 2 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 6 | View from room

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is $97
$97 nightly
$97 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 18 - Jun 19

Explore the area

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379 Harbour Road, Mackay Harbour, QLD, 4740
  • Place, Water Bird Habitat Conservation Area
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrup Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mackay, QLD (MKY)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Standard 1 Bedroom - Sleeps 4

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Studio - Sleeps 2

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior 1 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 4

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Villa - Sleeps 4

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial lake view
  • 441 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe 2 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 6

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Studio - Sleeps 5

  • Garden view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Studio - Sleeps 2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Economy Studio - Sleeps 1

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Economy Cabin - Sleeps 2

  • Garden view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Mackay

Located in Mackay (Mackay Harbour), Discovery Parks - Mackay is within a 5-minute drive of Water Bird Habitat Conservation Area and Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard. .This family-friendly holiday park is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Harbour Beach and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Water Bird Habitat Conservation Area - 1 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Caneland Central - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre - 8 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Harrup Park - 8 min drive - 5.1 miles

Getting around

  • Mackay Station - 16 min drive
  • Mackay, QLD (MKY) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Andergrove Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mount Pleasant Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sorbellos - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Avenue Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mojos - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Discovery Parks - Mackay

Discovery Parks - Mackay offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. This Mackay holiday park provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a waterslide. Additional amenities at this holiday park include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Discovery Parks - Mackay.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

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Discovery Parks - Mackay Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 222 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 222 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 222 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 222 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 222 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff were super friendly and helpful. the room was very clean and had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and staff was great
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great and the cabin was perfect for my needs. Comfy bed, lovely cold air con & plenty of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly cabin that was lovely and air-conditioned
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

DUANE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with children
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Declan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very pleasant stay! Friendly staff, and plenty for the kids to do and play onsite
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean ensuite cabin with balcony. Great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solo emergency stay over as a family member needed surgery at the local hospital, booked the single cabin - had everything I needed - however I would suggest ear plugs as the highway is close, eye mask as the door is glass and a light shines through all night. Otherwise all good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to spend a night on he way through!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Well set out and comfortable. Customer service excellent. Seamless check-in. Highly recommended...would stay again..
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Happy with the location, liked the site presentation, good sized cabin very clean with everything we needed, hrlpful staff, good parking, nice quiet location but still excessible to everywhere. Will stay again and recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing clean, quiet park even when full. Helpful, friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Travelling through again with my small fur baby this was perfect for us yet again thank you we will stay whenever we are passing through Mackay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just an overnight stay. Very organised regarding a late check in and early check out. Cabin was lovely and clean and park was nice. Only got to have a short little walk around and looked like the kids would love that pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

Stephen

It was ok for night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

keriann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for what we needed. Comfortable , clean villa.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Eithne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great activities to keep kids entertained with minigolf, pool, go karts and jumping pillow.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kok Chai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sites and cabins are well spaced out. The lagoon is an advantage for the park and should be further deveoped.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean well equpped cabin. Friendly and helpful staff. Surrounds were well maintained and there was plenty of space.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything about the park. Cannot fault anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Good location for. What we needed A little tired in quality
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t need to leave the park! The staff were amazing with the kids. Thank you 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrived late afternoon with my small dog scooter just perfect for us , see u again soon Bill n Scooter
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024