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The Shores Holiday Apartments

The Shores Beach
BBQ Shelter
Townhouse Lounge Room
Townhouse Exterior
Townhouse Unit
Beachfront Villa
Swimming Pools
Deluxe Villa
Tennis Court
Townhouse
The Shores Beach
Standard Villa

Fully self contained two bedroom beachfront accommodation

Absolute beachfront

Mackay, QLD [Location map...]

Up to 6 people, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Minimum nights: 2

Availability and Pricing

Arriving

For night.

Adults

Children

Estimated price:

From $145 to $245 2 persons per night

Guest Reviews (10)

"The Managers Craig and Denise were fabulous. Very friendly and full of local knowledge. Very happy to replace our broken can opener and supply us with extra blankets for my 88 year old grandmother..."

- Trish, -Aug '11

"Thank you for making our stay in Mackay very enjoyable. The unit was as good as we had hoped and had everything we required for our week spent there. Plenty of room, good facilities, clean and comfo..."

- Max, VICTORIA -Sep '08

"Great family accomodation at a reasonable price. Excellent location by a beautiful beach. Lovely landscaping and spacious lounge and kitchen."

- Kirsty, VIC -Sep '08

"Very enjoyable, excellent accomodation, service very good, very friendly and helpful staff"

- Mary, QLD -May '08

"Our stay was fantastic. Great sized villa in a great quiet location. Shop, hairdresser and restaurants within walking distance. Lovely beach. Will return to stay again soon. "

- Tanya, QLD -Nov '07

"We had a lovely stay at 'The Shores-' very comfortable, clean and nice. People very friendly and happy to assist. 'The Shores' we found to be very central, close to everything from shopping to beaches..."

- Karen, QLD -Jun '07

"The accommodation at 'The Shores Holiday Apartments' was very good. The units were spacious and modern. The grounds were well kept and there was easy access to the beach. The location is quiet but not..."

- Noel, NSW -Jan '07

"We had a most wonderful stay at 'The Shores Apartment.' Service was excellent. We are going back again in Dec 07. The owners were very helpful. The apartments were very well set out with nice furnitur..."

- Rosanna, QLD -Dec '06

"Great place, helpful managers and really nice apartment! Good value too!"

- Hilary, DEVON -Dec '06

"well located, close to amenities, all mod cons in unit - would definitely recommend"

- Melanie, QLD -Jan '06

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Holiday house, Holiday unit, Holiday apartment, Motel, Resort, Self-contained apartment, Serviced apartment

The Shores Holiday Apartments are located on Blacks Beach, just 15 kms north of Mackay's City Centre.

We are 10 minutes drive from Mt Pleasant Shopping Centre, and 5 minutes from Mackay Golf club (Ask Peter or Kerryn about the FREE golf), the Northern Beaches Bowls Club, and the Northern Leagues Club.

A Bakery, Minimart, Hairdresser & Fish and Chip Takeaway Shop, are a five minute walk from The Shores Holiday Apartments. The local Hotel, & A La Carte Restaurant are both a 10 minute walk.

All of our units are spacious, 2 bedrooms, fully self contained, with free cable television, DVD/Video players, direct dial phones, with dial up & broadband wireless internet connections.

The townhouse apartments are two storeys. The bedrooms, bathrooms, separate toilet and covered balcony are upstairs and the kitchen, living/dining area, internal laundry, second toilet and covered patio are located downstairs.

Our villas are low set apartments, with similar features to the townhouses. We have Standard Villa's and Beachfront Villa's that are located closer to the beach.

For those who enjoy a little extra luxury, we also offer Deluxe Villa's which feature a corner spa bath, separate shower, dishwasher, wall oven and bench cooktop, surround sound system, as well as all the standard features.

All units are serviced weekly.

The apartments are nestled within a lush tropical garden fronting onto 6 kms of flat sandy beach - ideal for jogging, fishing or a leisurely walk.

Between the apartments and the beach is the large recreational area where you will find all our outdoor facilities, including our full size flood lite tennis court, volleyball net, 2 swimming pools, a toddlers pool & a spa pool.

The office has fax and photocopying facilities, and can book tours as well.

The unique style of accommodation at The Shores satisfies the needs of holidaymakers, business travellers, and those relocating permanently to Mackay. Regardless of your visit our "Home away from home" atmosphere is perfect.

Local Attractions

Blacks Beach is a beautiful piece of coastline and an ideal spot to relax. The beach is dotted with tropical palms and has awe inspiring views of the Pacific Ocean, at the same time being secluded and quiet.

The 6 kilometre coast line is flat and makes it very easy to walk, jog, play or just lie on the beach in between swims. The more enthusiastic go kite surfing.

Fishing is also a great escape and at Blacks Beach, Bream and Whiting can be caught off the beach.

The Eimeo Hotel set high on a cliff is worth a visit for the spectacular views out to the islands. Just breathtaking.

The Pioneer Valley marks the gateway to one of Queensland's most spectacular wilderness areas with Eungella National Park, the longest and oldest stretch of subtropical rainforest in Australia. Their are numerous walks to choose from at throughout the park.

Broken River near Eungella is the ideal place to view the shy platypus or head for fresh water swimming holes at Finch Hatton Gorge. Many animals and plant species found here are unique - they are found literally nowhere else in the world.

Cape Hillshorough National Park offers you the chance to see possums and native birds, kangaroos wallabies and bush turkeys on the beach, and take in some great walks through the 816 hectare national park.

Mackay City offers everything you could want from a bustling regional centre. Try the City Heart, Canelands, or Mt Pleasant for a huge variety of shops.

The Pioneer River flows past the city's historical buildings and rows of palm trees fringe the main street. The River Walk is a must.

Hay Point & Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminals are worth the drive. The viewing platform over the site gives visitors a first hand impression of the mining industry and its impact on our region. An educational experience.

Head to the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsunday Islands. Day tours leave from Mackay that link up with Island Cruises, Reef Cruises and Scenic Flights.

Holiday experiences

Beach, Family Friendly, Fishing, Golf, Waterfront

Facilities

Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Air conditioning, Baby Cot, Bath, BBQ, Books/Magazines Supplied, Cable/Satellite TV, CD Player, Continental breakfast provisions available, DVD, Fans (ceiling/standard), Faxing Facilities, Internet access, Kitchen, Laundry facilities, Linen supplied, No smoking, Pets not allowed, Pool, Spa Bath, Stereo, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Telephone, Television, Tennis courts, Undercover or off street parking, VCR, Videos/DVDs Supplied, Wading pool, Wheelchair accessible facilities

Beach

This property is beachfront, Less than 5 minutes walk to the beach, Beach views, Relax by the pool after the beach.

The Shores Holiday Apartments is located right on beautiful Blacks Beach with approximately 6 kms of pristine sandy beach. Great for long walks, kite surfing, fishing, beachcombing, a game of cricket, or bocce, making sandcastles, etc etc.
Buckets and spades are available from the office for childrens play, as well as bocce balls.

Family Friendly

Portacot available, Games/videos for children under 5 available, Games/videos for children between 5 and 12 available, Games/videos for children over 12 available.

The Shores is great for families as their are large open lawn areas for children to play, a full size tennis court, 2 swimming pools, a toddlers pool, cold water spa, the beach, and a volleyball net. The office has a variety of board games, DVD's & Videos, Tennis racquets & an assortment of balls, jigsaws, fishing rods, and buckets and spades available for use by guests.

Fishing

Fishing spots available nearby, Fishing gear available for use, Local fishing knowledge available, Located on waterfront, Located less than 5 mins walk to water.

Grab some bait from the local shop, borrow a fishing rod from the office, and head down to the beach and try your luck. Whiting, flathead and mackeral can all be caught right off the beach in front of The Shores Holiday Apartments.

Golf

Golf course located nearby.

Stay at The Shores Holiday Apartments and one person a day can play a round of golf at the Mackay Golf Club free of green fees. The Golf Club is approximately 5 minutes drive from The Shores Holiday Apartments. Great for golfing enthusiasts.

Waterfront

Accommodation within 50 metres of waterfront available, Absolute waterfront, Expansive water views.

The Shores Holiday Apartments are located right on beautiful Blacks Beach with over 200 meters of beachfront. The Deluxe and Beachfront Villas are less than 50 meters to the beach. Between these units and the foreshore is a large grassed lawn area, a Tennis Court, BBQ area, 2 swimming pools, a toddlers pool and a cold water spa. Plenty of open space to enjoy the water and the island views.

The Shores Holiday Apartments

Mackay, QLD, Australia

Rooms and rates

Townhouse/Villa
2-6n = $160 7n = $145
Beachfront villa
2-6n = $180 7n =$165
Extra person $20

Beachfront Villa (sleeps 6)

Base rate

$175.00/night.

$1120.00/week.

2 nights min.