Whale Watching Season - Stay 3 pay 2

Season: June – September

Mackay Front Row on Keswick Island

Every year, more than 40,000 humpback whales migrate along the Queensland coast, creating one of Australia's most spectacular natural experiences.

Stay with us and enjoy easy access to whale watching experiences around Mackay, Keswick Island and the surrounding coastline, with the chance to see these gentle giants during their seasonal migration.

Limited direct booking offer Stay 3 nights, get 1 night free.

Book a longer Mackay escape and your lowest-priced night is on us when you use the promo code.

How to claim the offer

Stay 3 nights or more

Your lowest-priced night will be included free on eligible direct bookings.

Enter the promo code

Use the code below when booking direct to apply the offer.

Promo code: Whale26

*Offer applies to eligible direct bookings. Stay 3 nights or more and receive the lowest-priced night free. Subject to availability.

Why Mackay works for whale season

Mackay puts you within reach of Keswick Island and the surrounding waters of the Whitsundays. During the migration window, guests can plan a day trip or island experience for the chance to see humpback whales moving through nearby waters.

Watch for pods moving through Egremont Passage, with breaches, tail slaps and surface activity often spotted from island viewing points, local headlands and adventure tours when conditions are right.

This is a shorter local window than some other Queensland whale destinations, so it is worth planning early and checking tour availability before you arrive.

Stay longer and make Keswick Island part of the trip. Book your Mackay stay direct and use whale season as a reason to explore the island, the passage and the coast.

Use promo code Whale26. Stay 3 nights or more and receive the lowest-priced night free.

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