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Your Home Away From Home in Mackay
Established in 1966, Central Tourist Park has been proudly owned and operated by the same family for over five decades, making us Australia's longest-serving continuous caravan park operators. Our park occupies a historically significant site, once the location of Mackay's original Pioneer River crossing and early settler market gardens. We offer cyclone-proof amenities, Queensland's first fully sewered park infrastructure, and a range of budget-friendly accommodations from powered sites to luxury villas. Our 24-meter saltwater pool surrounded by coconut palms provides a tropical atmosphere, while our newly constructed campers' kitchen features free barbecues, refrigeration, and digital TV. Strategically located just 2km from Mackay's city centre, we combine modern conveniences with historical charm.Our facilities cater to solo travelers, families, and groups, with adjacent parking for all accommodations and drive-through sites for larger vehicles. We maintain a reputation as 'the lucky park' after two division one lottery wins by past tenants. Our team's extensive experience ensures guests receive expert local knowledge and personalized service. We prioritise safety with purpose-built cyclone shelters and maintain rigorous operational standards across our 58-year-old family legacy. Our commitment to quality earned recognition as Queensland's first fully sewered caravan park, combining innovation with tradition.
Services
Caravan Sites
Villas
Swimming Pool
Campers Kitchen
Group Bookings
Powered Sites
Olympic Units
Cyclone Shelter
Details
- Year established: 1966
Highlights and features
- Australia's longest-serving continuous caravan park operators since 1966
- Queensland's first fully sewered tourist park with cyclone-proof amenities
- Strategically located 2km from Mackay CBD with free campers' kitchen facilities
- Purpose-built cyclone shelters for guest safety during tropical weather
- Historical significance with two division one lottery wins by past tenants
Services
Caravan Sites
Spacious caravan sites with adjacent parking for all units. Drive-through options available for larger vehicles. Each site includes electrical hookups and proximity to modern amenities blocks. Our family-operated park maintains these sites to high standards since 1966, ensuring comfort for grey nomads and traveling families.
Villas
Self-contained villas featuring air conditioning, ensuite bathrooms, kitchenettes, and private patios. These premium accommodations combine comfort with practicality, offering modern amenities while maintaining our park's traditional charm. Each villa provides direct site access and is maintained to 58-year operational standards.
Swimming Pool
24-meter saltwater pool with kiddies section surrounded by coconut palms. Recently upgraded facilities include shaded seating areas and digital TV. This tropical oasis reflects our commitment to guest comfort, complementing our historical significance as Mackay's longest-operating tourist park since 1966.
Campers Kitchen
Newly constructed campers' kitchen with free barbecues, refrigeration, and dining facilities. Features complimentary digital TV and ample seating for solo travelers through to large groups. This facility exemplifies our ongoing investment in modern amenities while maintaining our heritage status since 1966.
Cyclone Shelter
Purpose-built cyclone-proof amenities block designed to protect guests during tropical weather. Constructed to Queensland's first fully sewered park standards, this facility demonstrates our commitment to safety. Our 58-year operational history includes maintaining these critical infrastructure elements to the highest possible standards.
Questions
What accommodation options are available at Central Tourist Park?
We offer powered caravan sites, cabins, Olympic units, and luxury villas with air conditioning, kitchenettes, and private patios.
Is the park pet-friendly?
No, pets are not permitted at Central Tourist Park to maintain our facilities' condition and guest comfort.
What amenities are included with bookings?
All accommodations include adjacent parking, with access to our 24m pool, campers kitchen, and cyclone-proof shelters.
How close is the park to Mackay's city centre?
We're located just 2 kilometers from Mackay's CBD, with walking access to supermarkets, medical centres, and dining options.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept Visa and Mastercard payments for all accommodation bookings and onsite services.
What historical significance does the park have?
Our site contains Mackay's original Pioneer River crossing remains and was Queensland's 10,000th freehold land block registered in 1966.
Reviews (6)
Maria Marzella
Jan 03, 2022
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Aircon, shower, stove,running water all good. TV needed a thorough clean - and the remote needed fresh batteries : (
Base Pave
Dec 23, 2021
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Very poor accomodation. Manager (Mary) is very rude even rings up to accuse me of stealing a tv remote over a month after booking out.
Mark Bremner
Nov 28, 2021
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A rating of 3.5 is way to high. The hand detergent in the men's was empty for three days consecutively. The toilets, of the 18 cubicles around four were converted to urinals. The were at least 3 others designated "not in use". There were a number that were semi blocked I n that they took a good while to flush. The grounds were not in a good repair. There has been NO money spent on refurbishment nor upkeep. Best rating 2.5. I would like to thank the very humble management for showing my name and address, which I would assume is a breach of privacy laws and it just shows all the type of place
Seh
Oct 08, 2021
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Wonderful ladies in the office were super kind and accommodating, great customer service. Clean and plentiful amenities. If were in the area again, well certainly come back and stay! Thank you
Melinda Biggs
Sep 09, 2021
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Shabby not Chic
If sleeping on a mattress so saggy it near hits the floor, spending a night tossing and turning listening to the nightmare sound of truck engines seemingly coming through the wall at you, showering in a cubicle the size of a small matchbox then eating off a table that's laminex edges are peeling worse than the nails of your dish pan hands whilst swatting midges that dive at you through the rusty broken security screens is your thing then this is definitely the overnight spot for you. How it rates 3 stars is beyond me..from the bent curtain rods to the mouldy exteriors of every
If sleeping on a mattress so saggy it near hits the floor, spending a night tossing and turning listening to the nightmare sound of truck engines seemingly coming through the wall at you, showering in a cubicle the size of a small matchbox then eating off a table that's laminex edges are peeling worse than the nails of your dish pan hands whilst swatting midges that dive at you through the rusty broken security screens is your thing then this is definitely the overnight spot for you. How it rates 3 stars is beyond me..from the bent curtain rods to the mouldy exteriors of every
Ernst Hanisch
Sep 07, 2021
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The staff are very accomdating, facilities in central location and not overall bad...
BUT DO NOT EXPECT CLEAN LINEN WEEKLY UNLESS YOU PAY, NO TEA COFFEE USUAL CUSTOMER PACK & WHEN YOU CHECK OUT FROM LONG TERM STAY EXPECT YOUR DEPOSIT TO BE WITHHELD...
THE OWNER DOESN'T LIKE TO PART WITH MONEY... WILL BE REPORTING TO QUEENSLAND PARKS ASSOCIATION.
other than $$$$$ the place is good
In response to reply your staff were given more than a week's notice and it was also confirmed on the final week Wednesday, when I came in to pay additional 2days even though the cabin was vacated by 530pm on the
BUT DO NOT EXPECT CLEAN LINEN WEEKLY UNLESS YOU PAY, NO TEA COFFEE USUAL CUSTOMER PACK & WHEN YOU CHECK OUT FROM LONG TERM STAY EXPECT YOUR DEPOSIT TO BE WITHHELD...
THE OWNER DOESN'T LIKE TO PART WITH MONEY... WILL BE REPORTING TO QUEENSLAND PARKS ASSOCIATION.
other than $$$$$ the place is good
In response to reply your staff were given more than a week's notice and it was also confirmed on the final week Wednesday, when I came in to pay additional 2days even though the cabin was vacated by 530pm on the
