Mackay is a city located on the eastern coast of Queensland, Australia, approximately 803 kilometres north of Brisbane. Situated on the Pioneer River along the Coral Sea coast, it serves as a regional centre in the Mackay–Whitsunday area. The city's precise regional classification varies between Central Queensland and North Queensland, as these boundaries are not formally defined.
The city is widely recognised as the Sugar Capital due to its significant role in Australia's sugar industry. Mackay is also known by alternative nicknames including Alexandra and Macktown. As a coastal regional centre, it functions as an important hub for the surrounding Mackay Region.