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Car Hire Mackay
Mackay is situated on the eastern coast of Queensland, Australia, and is a vibrant exciting tropical city, booming from richness of sugar and mining. Approximately 900 kilometres north of Brisbane on the Pioneer River, Mackay is often called the 'sugar capital' of Australia producing one-third of the nation’s sugar crops.
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Collect your car from one of the downtown depots or at Mackay Airport and get set to explore! Tourism is a rapidly growing industry for Mackay with airlines such as Virgin, Qantas, Jetstar and Tiger flying into the heart of Mackay, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsunday Coast with cruises to Brampton, Lindeman and Hamilton Islands.
Be sure to visit one of the 31 beaches that the Mackay regions offer. Some of the regions best beaches include Eimeo Beach, Blacks Beach, Shoal Point, Harbour Beach and the gorgeous Cape Hilsborough National Park where the rainforest meets the sea. Drive with your Mackay rental car away from the coast and explore Queensland's extensive cultural heritage by stopping into small towns such as Nebo, Moranbah, Calella and Glenden or drive to Clermont and experience a working coal mine.
Car Hire Depot information in Mackay
DriveAway Holidays offer a variety of car hire suppliers in Mackay, such as Thrifty, Europcar, Hertz, Avis and Red Spot. Our suppliers are located within Mackay Airport Terminal and have downtown depots in the city centre. Mackay Airport is located just 5 kilometres from the city, approximately 10 minutes drive.
Car Hire Driving Distances from Mackay
- Mackay Nebo – 94 kms (1 hr / 20 mins)
- Moranbah – 195kms (2hrs / 30 mins)
- Glenden – 165kms (2 hrs / 25 mins)
- Clermont – 280 kms (3 hrs / 25 mins)
- Brisbane – 955kms (12 hrs / 45 mins)
- Townsville – 385kms (5hrs)
- Gladstone – 445kms (5 hrs / 45 mins)
For additional driving information in Australia, please visit: Australia Road Rules and Driving Tips