Whale Watching Season - Stay 3 Pay 2

Season: June – September

Mackay Front Row on Keswick Island

Make Mackay your base for a whale season escape to Keswick Island. Humpback whales are frequently seen around Keswick Island during their annual migration through the Whitsundays, with the strongest local window usually running from July to September.

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.

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

Choose your stay

Select your Mackay accommodation and use it as your base for Keswick Island, the marina and the coast.

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.

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.

Simple Mackay whale season plan

Book a 3-night stay or longer in Mackay.
Use promo code Whale26 when booking direct.
Check Keswick Island and Mackay tour availability before you arrive.
Plan time around Egremont Passage, Basil Bay or island headlands if conditions suit.
Leave time to explore Mackay Marina, the Northern Beaches, local dining and the coast.
Return to your Mackay accommodation after a day on the water or island.

Good to know

Whale sightings are seasonal and cannot be guaranteed. For the best chance, book early, allow flexibility, and check weather, sea conditions and departure details before travelling.

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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