About
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.
Meeting space
| Meeting Room 3 & 4 | 90 | 114 | 5.7 m |
| Auditorium/Theatre | 1 | 1,090 | 7 m |
| Central Mezzanine + Outdoor Terrace | 112 | 100 | — |
| Plenary Hall B | 730 | 750 | 9.3 m |
| North Mezzanine + Outdoor Terrace | 100 | 60 | — |
| Meeting Rooms 3 or 4 | 50 | 56 | 5.7 m |
| Plenary Hall A | 730 | 750 | 9.3 m |
| Lynette Denny Space | 119 | 110 | — |
| North Foyer | 368 | 1,090 | — |
| Meeting Rooms 1 or 2 | 75 | 80 | 5.7 m |
| Meeting Room 1 & 2 | 150 | 200 | 5.7 m |
| Meeting Rooms 1 - 4 Combined | 333 | 450 | 5.7 m |
| Plenary Halls A + B Combined | 1,460 | 1,500 | 9.3 m |
Facilities
- Facilities
- On-site restaurantWheelchair accessibleSemi-private spacePrivate spaceOutdoor space
- Food and drink
- On-site catering
- Business, internet and AV
- InternetAudiovisual facilities
- Event equipment
- Movable wallsStagePianoDance floorLoading dock
- Parking
- Free parkingPaid parkingStreet parkingCoach parking
- Getting there
- BusTaxi
