Mackay Car Hire

Break away from reality and escape to the beautiful Mackay which is located between Brisbane and Cairns in Queensland. Enjoy the great pleasure of a self drive holiday and create your own memories with pure freedom and a great experience with life on the open road.

There is much to see in Mackay with your car hire such as pristine beaches, friendly aussies, and a place that has both the Great Barrier Reef and lush tropical outback.



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Travelling in Mackay with a Car Hire

Mackay has much to offer with a car rental and you can travel to many surrounding destinations that are worth a visit. You can collect your car from Mackay domestic airport or from numerous downtown depots located throughout the city. Take a beautiful scenic drive in seek of adventure and cruise along the Pacific Coast Touring Route with your car rental. This coastal drive is between Brisbane and Cairns which is a 1750 kilometer journey.

Mackay is blessed with over a 200 kilometer coastline of pristine beaches, creeks and great fishing spots. Mackay offers a great diving area for the Great Barrier Reef which is an amazing experience. Make a splash above the amazing colours of the ocean floor and alongside the up close and personal creatures of the Sea. It’s no surprise the Great Barrier Reef is one of seven wonder of the world and was declared a World Heritage area. Lose yourself in the scattered reef and the amazing characteristic of the Sea.

DriveAway Holidays Car Hire: Mackay

Cruise through the beautiful sights and drive west to the Eungella National Park with your hire car. The hours’ drive is scenic as you pass the Pioneer Valley, the flourishing cane fields and the small towns. Here you can enjoy the serene natural environment while you stroll through the trails alongside enchanting views, take a splash in the swimming holes or dare to go Forest Flying. This location is famous for spotting the native platypus in the valley. Watch them as they play or elegantly dive with speed to feed.

Check out the Hibiscus Coast which is located 25 kilometers north of Mackay. Enjoy a day trip and travel through the region of the sugar fields and grand mountain formations along pristine beaches. The Hibiscus coast dazzles with amazing landscapes and endless golden delicate sands. Relax and enjoy the numerous picnic and barbeque facilities located along the coast. Visit the Cape Hillsbrough 816 hectare national park displaying spectacular beach views and is home to the kangaroos. Mackay is an amazing place to visit so call DriveAway Holdiays today to start planning your holiday.