Indoor Activities Mackay | 5 fun things to keep the whole family happy

Are you dreading the wet season? The kids going a little cray-cray? There are a bunch of great indoor activities in Mackay! From free community resources to paid activities, you’ll surely find something you love from these fun spaces in Mackay.

5 Super fun indoor activities in Mackay

Mackay Libraries

Some of the best things are free.  We love spending time at the library, it’s dry, air conditioned, has bathroom facilities and there are many activities for the kids to do – both big and small.

They offer Baby Bounce classes for babies, it aids in their development of language.  Books, nursery rhymes and finger plays are performed in the 30 mins. Check out the timetable to book the free class.

Toddlers will love Toddler Time. 

Mackay Regional Council has five libraries: Dudley Denny City, Gordon White, Sarina, Walkerston, Mirani.

Mackay Leisure Centre

With an early morning start, cafe with snacks and meals, tenpin bowling at Mackay Leisure Centre will pass an hour or two with your family.  

With all equipment supplied (except socks, bring your own), pricing starts from $12/pp for the first game, and $8pp for additional games.  There are cheaper rates for families of four. It’s best to book ahead, and if you’re booking with more than six people you’ll need another lane – the centre will try and get your group next to each other.

Mackay Leisure Centre is open 7 days 9am-9pm and 10pm on Friday and Saturday nights

Address: 95 Broadsound Road, Mackay, Queensland 4740

Kidz Life

If you’re looking for a great place to wear the kids out, the huge play centre at Kidz Life is the answer.

With a cafe, aircon, ball pits and a super slide, Kidz Life is perfect for ages 1-12. Entry fees vary between ages and holidays. Oh bring socks!

Kidz Life is open most days, there are different days and hours depending if it is school holidays or not.

Address: 75 Evans Ave, North Mackay QLD

Timezone Mackay

If your kids are a bit older (5-15+), this is a fantastic arcade to spend a few rainy-day hours bonding over Pirates Curse or The Hammer, credit starts from Buy $25 Get $30.

Timezone Mackay is open 7 days from 10am-9pm and to 10pm on Friday and Saturday nights.

Address: Caneland Central, Mangrove Road & Victoria Street, Mackay, QLD, 4740

Charlies Cafe Mackay 

Where there is a cafe with coffee and a playground it’s for us! Open 7 days,  Charlies Cafe has amazing food from breakfasts to wraps, hot food and desserts.  Even better there is a kids playroom too!

Charlies Cafe is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 2:00 pm, Saturday from 8:00am to 2:00pm and Sunday 8:00am to 1:00pm.

Address: Within Porters Mitre 10 Mackay, Cnr Brisbane &, Gordon St, Mackay QLD 4740

Indoor Activities Mackay

There’s safety in numbers so grab your friends and head to one of these indoor activities in Mackay. When keeping warm, dry, caffeinated, entertained these Mackay indoor activities to keep you sane in the wet!

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