| Popular in | April | High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest in | October | Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop |
| Average price | $1,513 | Average for return flights in June 2022 |
The great thing about visiting a city like Mackay, Australia, from New Zealand is that you will generally find plenty of convenient options to get you there. You can make the trip from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Mackay Airport (MKY), Mackay, in about 7h. For flights that depart from Wellington International Airport (WLG), you should expect a travel time around 7h 35min, and for those from Christchurch International Airport (CHC), your travel time will be around 7h 20min.
While it is unfortunate that you cannot find any direct flights to Mackay from cities in New Zealand, that does not mean that there are not some great Mackay flight deals to be had. There are one-stop flights available departing from Auckland International, Christchurch and Wellington that all have layovers at Brisbane International Airport (BNE).
Maybe one of the most convenient things about travelling to the airport at Mackay is how close the location of the airport is to the centre of town. One way to get from the airport to the centre of Mackay is aboard one of the buses offered by Mackay Transit Coaches; they make the trip in about 8min for around A$ 3 (NZ$ 3.10). Another option is to take a taxi, which can get you to town in about 6min for a price of roughly A$ 16.50 (NZ$ 17.25). If you don't have a lot of luggage with you and you're feeling like getting a little exercise, you could even walk from the airport to the centre of the town, in about 50min.
Bluewater Lagoon is an amazing place for the entire family to visit because it offers a number of pools, waterslides plus it has a dedicated kids’ area. Artspace Mackay is an art museum inside a building that is a great piece of architecture. Not only is there a great collection of artwork found here, but there's also a popular cafe, where you can spend a little bit of time enjoying some food or beverages. Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens is a very relaxing and tranquil place to spend some time walking through lush green spaces, and there is also a playground for kids here as well. If you're looking for a great beach where the entire family can spend an afternoon swimming and sunbathing, then make the trip to Harbour Beach. This lifeguard-patrolled beach even offers quite a bit of playground equipment that kids can enjoy when they're not swimming.
As a citizen of New Zealand that is planning on making a trip to Australia, you will need a valid passport to enter the country. While you do not need to apply for a visa before you travel to Australia, the Australian immigration authority will grant you a special category visa when you arrive if you are travelling as a tourist.
If you book a flight to Mackay, you will be flying into Mackay, which is the city’s only airport. Mackay (MKY) is located 3.3 km from the centre of Mackay.