Looking for somewhere to stay on the beach away from crowds? Then we know just the place. The Shores Holiday Apartments are located at Blacks Beach, in Mackays Northern Beaches, just 12 minutes by car to the Centre of Mackay.

At The Shores we give you plenty of space to spread your wings in one and two bedroom fully self-contained, fully air conditioned spacious apartments.

All units have a full kitchen, with a large refrigerator and dishwasher, and a laundry with washing machine and clothes dryer. The lounge and dining areas are open plan, with a large digital TV with Foxtel, a DVD player, and free WiFi. All units have a furnished patio area and single carport adjacent to the unit and a second Television, with Foxtel, in the main bedroom.

One bedroom units have a queen size bed in bedroom one and sleep a maximum of 2 guests. The price for a one bedroom unit is based on a maximum of two guests using the existing bedding.

Two bedroom units have a queen size bed in bedroom one and two single beds in bedroom two. They sleep 4 guests using existing bedding. The price for a two bedroom unit is based on a maximum of four guests using the existing bedding. Most two bedroom units also have a double sofa bed in the lounge room which can sleep an additional two guests. For each guest above four there is an additional nightly charge.

Cots are also available for hire at $20 for the stay.

For guests wanting some quiet time the office has a collection of books, board games, puzzles, and DVD’s that are available for guests. The more active can borrow Tennis Racquets & Balls and a Volleyball form the office.

Besides the apartments, guest facilities include a large open lawn area located between the beachfront villas and the beach. This area has a hopscotch pad, and swimming pool enclosure with two swimming pools, a toddlers pool and a cold water spa pool, and most importantly a variety of pool furniture including beach umbrellas and lounges for relaxing around the pools. To provide protection from the sun there is a shade sail over one of the swimming pools. A full size Tennis Court which is flood lit for night time tennis, and a volleyball net are also located near the beach.

There are plenty of choices for outdoor dining. The Shores has two electric barbecues and picnic tables and chairs located near the beach, with shade cover, and a wood burning barbecue surrounded by timber seats. A great spot to toast marshmallows.

On the sand dune is the beachfront viewing platform where you will enjoy views to the World Heritage listed southern Whitsunday Islands of the Great Barrier Reef. A few steps further and you are on Blacks Beach with 6kms of beautiful clean sand. Ideal for walking or jogging.

Nature also plays a part in the experiences guests have at The Shores, with seasonal wildlife opportunities including whale watching, goanna spotting, migratory shore birds and turtle nesting and hatchlings. Nature Reserved.

Whether you’re visiting on business or pleasure, want an Eco Certified Nature Tourism experience, or want to  enjoy a long weekend or an extended holiday, everything points to The Shores Holiday Apartments for your Mackay accommodation. Besides that we are in a quiet and peaceful location away from traffic noise.

Most importantly booking on The Shores dedicated website or by telephone puts you in touch with Kerryn & Peter the Owner/ Managers directly, who are 100 percent committed to handling the needs of guests and have in-depth knowledge of the property. Other benefits from booking direct mean a better rate, payment of a deposit of $150 only on booking, with the balance on arrival, and cancellations and changes are permitted subject to certain conditions.

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