Blacks Beach is located just 15 minutes’ drive from the centre of Mackay. It’s the longest of Mackay’s northern beaches, and a great place to base yourself as you explore what this balmy North Queensland destination has to offer.
Boasting six kilometres of sparkling sand and gentle waters, this palm-lined beach is perfect for swimming, sunbathing and relaxing with a good book.
The beach fishing here is fantastic with bream and whiting on the menu.
Accommodation at Blacks Beach ranges from camping and caravan parks to self-contained, resort and motel style apartments. Plenty of accommodation is within easy walking distance to the beach.
Popular with walkers, Blacks Beach is a pet-friendly beach, however it is not an off-leash area and therefore all pets must be kept on their lead and under control.
Nearby amenities include a friendly tavern as well as a shopping centre which provides a number of dining options. A larger shopping centre is a five minute drive from Blacks Beach.
Quick Facts
Blacks Beach is a suburb of Mackay in Queensland. It is located approximately 812kms from the capital Brisbane covering an area of 6.158 square kilometres. Blacks Beach has a recorded population of 3861 residents and is within the Australian Eastern Standard Time zone Australia/Brisbane.
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