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Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre (MECC)

Mackay, QLD, AU • 100 - 249 Employees
Events/Conferences

Imagine conferencing with state-of-the-art facilities in the morning and exploring nature at its best in the afternoon. All this is reserved for you - at the Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre (MECC). The Mackay Region is strategically located as a central meeting point within Queensland - ideal for events drawing a state-wide audience or those from further afield. A boutique size convention centre, the MECC offers affordable, world-class facilities delivered with small town hospitality and excellent customer service. Mackay is a compact city with a fabulous blue water river winding through the city, 31 beaches, a vibrant marina, and pristine rainforest hinterland, all of which affirm Mackay's banner of "Nature. Reserved".The huge 66,484 square kilometre Mackay Region offers diverse destination experiences, complemented by an enviable climate. Average daily emperatures range from just over 22 degrees in the winter months of June- August, to around 30 degrees during the summer months December-February.The MECC is the largest convention and banqueting facility between Cairns and Brisbane. The facility comprises multiple versatile spaces including a 1090 seat auditorium and two plenary halls which, when fully extended, seat 1500 delegates theatre style or 800 guest banquet style.There are four meeting rooms, a 100 seat studio space, two foyers, a selection of break-out rooms, a dedicated event planner's office and a registration desk.Mackay offers an estimated 800+ rooms of 4 star standard and above, located within easy walking distance of the MECC.Affordable and frequent services from airlines such as Jetstar, Qantaslink, and Virgin Australia provide 110+ flights per week in and out of Mackay to Brisbane, Rockhampton, Townsville, Cairns, Sydney and Melbourne. Of these, more than 70 services per week provide the quick 1.5 hour connection between Mackay and Brisbane.