Mackay Holidays - More Information - Getting Here

Mackay lies on the Bruce Highway, midway between Brisbane and Cairns and is an ideal touring holiday destination.

For travellers not wanting to drive your travel agent can assist with air or rail tickets. Mackay is served by regular daily jet and regional air services through Mackay's award winning modern airport terminal. Jet services from Brisbane are provided by Virgin Blue, Qantas and Jetstar taking approximately 75 minutes. Jetstar also fly direct from Sydney and Melbourne and new airline Tiger Airways flys direct from Melbourne taking approximately 3 hours. QantasLink provides daily scheduled Dash 8 services between major coastal centres including Mackay. For online flight bookings see www.virginblue.com.au, www.jetstar.com.au, www.qantas.com.au and www.tigerairways.com.au.

Queensland Rail provides regular scheduled Traveltrain services including TiltTrain to Mackay from Brisbane and coastal ports. For details call 1800 627 655 or visit www.traveltrain.com.au.

Greyhound Pioneer operate scheduled coach services into Townsville. For details phone Greyhound on 13 14 99 or visit www.greyhound.com.au.

Fly-Drive packages provide the ideal way to maximise your time holidaying in the region. Ask your AFTA travel agent or contact the Queensland Holiday Experts at the Queensland Travel Centre on 1300 738 833.