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Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre

258 Alfred Street Mackay, Mackay, Australien, 4740
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Om oss

The Mackay Entertainment & Convention Center (MECC) is located in the heart of Mackay and is just a short stroll away from a plethora of City Centre restaurants, an award-winning Regional Art Gallery, hotels, a library, shopping precincts and our magnificent blue water Pioneer River. The Center is easily accessible via foot, car, bike or bus and approximately 10 minutes via taxi from the Mackay Airport. Within walking distance are 500+ four star and above rooms. The Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre (MECC) is a purpose built venue, catering for a broad range of events, including meetings, conferences, product launches, award dinners and exhibitions. With banquet style seating for up to 800 guests and award-winning catering. Hot summers and mild, sunny winters mean great weather for events. Excellent aviation, road and rail access – more than 60 flights weekly and just 1.5 hours from Brisbane by air. The region is a powerhouse of strong industry sectors – a leader in sugarcane and beef cattle production; fishing, boating and marine including superyacht servicing; coal mining distribution and servicing. Tap into expert local speakers, interesting site tour options and trade show support. Plan your next event for Mackay, Queensland – you are guaranteed a very warm welcome.

Anläggningsinformation

KedjaIndependent / Other
VarumärkeIndependent
Byggt-
Renoverat2009
Totalt mötesutrymme29 320 kv. fot
Gästrum-
AnläggningstypKongresscenter

Priser

Industry awards
2018 Wotif Australian Town of the Year Award 2017 Mackay Region Tourism Awards > Business Event Venue of the Year Association of Australian Convention Bureaux 2015 Drover Award > Performing Arts Centre of the Year

Bekvämligheter

Rumsfunktioner och gästservice
  • Internet
Faciliteter
  • Catering på plats
  • Handikappanpassat
  • Restaurang på plats
  • Utrymme (halvprivat)
  • Utrymme (privat)
  • Utrymme (utomhus)
Företagstjänster
  • AV-funktioner
Transport
  • Buss
  • Taxi
Utrustning
  • Bärbara väggar
  • Dansgolv
  • Lastkaj
  • Piano
  • Scen

Mötesrum

Totalt mötesutrymme
29 320 kvadratfot
Största rum
15 715,3 kvadratfot
Utrymme (privat)
Tillgängligt
Mötesrum
12
Andra största rummet
7 857,7 kvadratfot
Utrymme (halvprivat)
Tillgängligt
Utrymme (utomhus)
Tillgängligt
Utforska mötesrum
Utforska mötesrum
Hitta det perfekta rummet med konfigurationsdiagram och interaktiva planlösningar i 3D.

Mötesutrymme

Namn
Storlek på rum
Takhöjd
Max kapacitet
Runda bankettbord
Runda cocktailbord
Teater
Klassrum
Halvmånar (cabaret)
Auditorium/Theatre
10,8 kvadratfot
-
23,0 fot
1090
--
1090
--
Plenary Halls A + B Combined
15 715,3 kvadratfot
173,9 x 85,3 kv. fot
30,5 fot
1500
800
-
1400
560
-
Plenary Hall A
7 857,7 kvadratfot
85,3 x 88,6 kv. fot
30,5 fot
750
330
-
748
224
-
Plenary Hall B
7 857,7 kvadratfot
85,3 x 88,6 kv. fot
30,5 fot
750
330
-
748
224
-
Meeting Rooms 1 - 4 Combined
3 584,4 kvadratfot
-
18,7 fot
450
210
-
450
160
-
Meeting Rooms 1 or 2
807,3 kvadratfot
-
18,7 fot
80
40
-
80
33
-
Meeting Room 1 & 2
1 614,6 kvadratfot
-
18,7 fot
200
70
200
175
60
-
Meeting Rooms 3 or 4
538,2 kvadratfot
-
18,7 fot
35
20
-
56
16
-
Meeting Room 3 & 4
968,8 kvadratfot
-
18,7 fot
114
60
70
114
42
-

Plats

Vägbeskrivning

Distance from airport 2.86 mi
Parkering i området
Fri parkering
Betald parkering
Gatuparkering
Bussparkering

Lokala sevärdheter

Wallaby Tours
Wallaby Tours
Rekreation
(Image Courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland) Sunrise with Wallabies Tour is one of Australia's iconic wildlife experiences, where Eastern Grey Kangaroos and Agile Wallabies come onto the beach to feed on mangrove seed pods. Nowhere else in the wild will you get so close to Kangaroos and Wallabies. Such a wonderful opportunity to capture a magical moment of sunrise on the beach with our national symbol, and reflect on our role in looking after Australia natural beauty. Click Here For FAQ's
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Home of the Platypus
Home of the Platypus
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No living mammal is more peculiar than the platypus — an Aussie icon, featured on Australia’s 20 cent coin, the platypus has been the subject of great controversy, baffling scientists, naturalists and evolutionary theorists ever since 1798. DID YOU KNOW? Scientists initially wrote the platypus off as an elaborate hoax perpetrated by skilled taxidermists! You can spot this shy and elusive creature right here in The Mackay Region! Eungella National Park is known as the best spot in Australia to see platypus in the wild! Find viewing decks at Broken River, where you can spot this shy creature, as well as turtles and other wildlife. The best times to see this special monotreme is at dawn or dusk. LOCAL'S TIPS - How to spot a Platypus! •Platypus are quite shy, so remain as still and as quiet as possible to increase your chances of seeing one. •Keep an eye out for air bubbles, as the platypus feeds from the bottom, but surfaces to chew its food and breathe. •They can remain underwater for one to two minutes and usually resurface for around ten seconds at a time Learn more about Eungella National Park here .
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Mackay Region Tourist Information
Mackay Region Tourist Information
Get closer to Nature in The Mackay Region The Mackay Region has some of the most amazing nature experiences in Australia. The unique and friendly wildlife, coupled with the breathtaking beauty of national parks, beaches, islands and countryside, makes The Mackay Region a nature lover’s dream location. Take a look at some of the natural attractions you can find here.
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The Mackay Region sits on the Queensland Coast, half way between Brisbane and Cairns. The region's 66,484 square kilometres offer a relaxed, tropical city, secluded beaches, an award-winning marina, and pristine rainforest hinterland. There is plenty of space for inspired thinking, without big city distractions. Whilst a nature-based destination, Mackay also boasts a sophisticated, award-winning venue, the Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre which seats over 1000 delegates, with an auditorium, plenary halls, exhibition space and multiple meeting rooms. Mackay has an inventory of over 2000 rooms of 3.5 star and above, with more than ten 4+ star hotels within easy walking distance of the convention centre and the CBD, as well as local resorts and mountain lodges.

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