Tourism Development

Port Binnli is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the tourism industry through sustainable development.

Mackay Marina Village – Clarion Hotel Mackay Marina

Shute Harbour Ferry Terminal

THE CLARION HOTEL MACKAY MARINA

The Clarion Hotel Mackay Marina is located on the waterfront of Mackay Marina Village at the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef .

Each of the 79 suites has a stunning view out to sandy Harbour Beach , the nearby tropical Whitsunday Islands , clear blue waters of the Marina and surrounding countryside. Rooms available include Executive Spa Suites, One Bedroom Family Suites, Standard, Executive King and Executive Queen Studios and a Boardroom.

Room facilities include in-suite kitchen with full crockery complement, modern appliances, waterfront balconies, washing machines and dryers in all suites except Studios, internet plug-ins available in all suites, in-suite safe for all valuables, individually controlled air-conditioning/heating, television, telephone with direct dial STD/ISD and more.

Clarion Hotel Mackay Marina facilities include Latitude 21 Bar and Restaurant seating over 100 people both inside and in the landscaped gardens, a large resort-style swimming pool, boardroom for functions and meetings, tour desk with trips to The Great Barrier Reef, Whitsunday Islands, guided rainforest and platypus tours, Great Aussie Outback, deep sea fishing and more. Plus, 24 hour reception, 24 hour room service, express checkout, daily room servicing, security key-card access to rooms, lifts and car park, laundry and valet service and parking for 120 cars. All major credit cards are accepted with currency exchange and ATM. Newspapers are available from reception and the hotel is part of the Qantas Frequent Flyer Program.

The Clarion Hotel Mackay Marina looks set to revitalise the tourism industry in Mackay. As General Manager Shane Bowman says: “The Mackay tourism industry has enormous potential. We have the beautiful Whitsunday Islands, the Great Barrier Reef, Eungella National Park and many more natural attractions right on our doorstep.

“A major triumph has been the successful joining with the other tourism operators in Mackay to make the most of our beautiful region. We have a lot of business travellers passing through Mackay; we have had great success attracting people not only to visit Mackay when on business, but also to stay longer and to bring their families and friends up to holiday here.”

For more information please visit the Hotel’s website, www.mackaymarinahotel.com

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SHUTE HARBOUR FERRY TERMINAL

Port Binnli owns the rights to Shute Harbour Ferry Terminal, a destination which, in Australia , is second only to Sydney’s Circular Quay.

Shute Harbour is the preferred step-off to explore the tropical Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef, Australia’s most outstanding areas of natural beauty. Port Binnli will be redeveloping the Shute Harbour Ferry Terminal to equal the Whitsundays’ world-class reputation as a tourist destination. The Shute Harbour Ferry Terminal precinct adjoins Snows Beach and park. Part of the project will be to enhance the local land and ensure all development is within strict environmental guidelines.

Our main aims at Shute Harbour are:

  • 1 - To develop and promote the Shire as an attractive tourist destination for both domestic and international visitors
  • 2 - To enhance the opportunities for the creation of tourist attractions
  • 3 - To create a range of public facilities, services and programs for the whole community.

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