THE FOLLOWING ARE JUST A COUPLE OF HIGHLIGHTS OF WHAT OUR CITY HAS TO OFFER. THESE ARE SOME OF OUR FAVOURITE PLACES AND THINGS TO DO AND WE HOPE THAT WHILST YOU ARE HERE SHARING OUR WEDDING WITH US THAT YOU GET TO EXPERIENCE SOME OF THEM ALSO!
WELCOME TO MACKAY, WE HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR STAY!
FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO WISH TO STAY AT DOLPHIN HEADS RESORT, WE HAVE RESERVED GARDEN VIEW STUDIO ROOMS FOR YOUR CONVIENIENCE. AS WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO HOLD A LIMITED AMOUNT, PLEASE MAKE YOUR BOOKING ASAP TO ENSURE YOU DON’T MISS OUT.
TO RESERVE YOUR ROOM PH: (07) 49549666 QUOTE GRIFFITHS/FALT WEDDING OR RESERVATION NUMBER 26105 TO RECEIVE WEDDING GUEST ROOM RATE.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THERE IS ANOTHER WEDDING AT THIS VENUE ON THE SAME DAY AND ACCOMMODATIONS COULD BE BOOKED EARLY.
IF YOU WOULD PREFER ANOTHER ROOM TYPE, DOLPHIN HEADS HAS THE FOLLOWING AVAILABLE:
GARDEN VIEW STUDIO $135
POOL VIEW STUDIO $144
OCEAN VIEW STUDIO $153
OCEAN VIEW SPA $171
ALTERNATIVELY, THERE IS THE COMFORT RESORT BLUE PACIFIC LOCATED AT BLACKS BEACH MACKAY. THIS IS THE NEAREST ACCOMMODATION TO OUR WEDDING APART FROM DOLPHIN HEADS.
COMFORT RESORT CAN BE CONTACTED ON 1800 808 386 FOR RESERVATIONS OR BOOK ONLINE AT WWW.BLUEPACIFICRESORT.COM.AU
OUR FAVOURITE RESTAURANTS
CHURCH ON PALMER - PALMER ST, NORTH MACKAY PH:49576775
MARINA INTERNATIONAL HOTEL MACKAY - CLARION, MACKAY MARINA PH:49559400
PACINOS ON THE WATERFRONT - RIVER ST, MACKAY PH:49578131
OUR FAVOURITE PUBS/BARS
PLATINUM LOUNGE - WOOD STREET, MACKAY
MOLLOYS IRISH BAR - VICTORIA STREET, MACKAY
SAILS - MACKAY MARINA
OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO VISIT
AIRLIE BEACH - APPROX 1 1/2 HOURS DRIVE FROM OUR PLACE. NICE DAY TRIP TO SWIM IN THE LAGOON, SIT AT CAFES ON THE WATER, WALK UP THE MAIN STREET FOR CASUAL SHOP/STROLL. GREAT TOURIST PLACE FOR INTERNATIONAL VISITORS AND BACKPACKERS. EASY GOING AREA WITH LOTS OF BARS, RESTUARANTS, HOTELS AND RESORTS.
WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS - HAMILTON, DAYDREAM AND WHITEHAVEN. GREAT DAY TRIPS AVAILABLE. CONTACT FANTASEA CRUISES ON 49465111 OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE WWW.FANTASEA.COM.AU
MACKAY MARINA - RELAXED QUITE MARINA, GOOD PLACE TO GO FOR LUNCH OR DINNER. ALL RESTUARANTS, CAFES AND PUBS OVERLOOK THE MARINA. THE LIGHTHOUSE TAKEAWAY DOES GREAT FISH AND CHIPS.
SHOPPING
MACKAY HAS TWO MAJOR SHOPPING CENTRES AND SHOPS IN THE CITY CENTRE.
CANELANDS SHOPPING CENTRE - MANGROVE ROAD, MACKAY
MT PLEASANT GREENFIELDS - MT PLEASANT, MACKAY
CITY HEART - CITY CENTRE, MACKAY
IF YOU REQUIRE BABYSITTING SERVICES FOR THE NIGHT. THE FOLLOWING HAVE BEEN RECOMMENDED TO US BY FRIENDS.
VIP KIDS AUSTRALIA -BOOK ONLINE @ WWW.VIPKIDS.COM.AU OR PHONE 0749483989.
CASUAL RATES START AT $35 REGISTRATION FEE WHICH INCLUDES THE FIRST BOOKING FEE THEN $50 FOR FIRST THREE HOURS AND $15 AN HOUR THEREAFTER FOR UP TO 2 CHILDREN ($20 FOR 3-4) ALTERNATIVELY THEY HAVE A FULL DAY RATE OF $150 OF WHICH TIMES ARE NEGO. OVERNIGHT IS $200.
BIG SISTERS NANNY SERVICE - EMAIL BIG_SISTERS@WESTNET.COM.AU OR PHONE 0402290755
I DONT HAVE RATES UNFORTUNATELY FOR THIS SERVICE BUT KNOW THEY ARE BLUE CARD AND FIRST AID QUALIFIED AND DO FULL/PART-TIME AND CASUAL CARE.