Pioneer River mouth
The river winds in from the west and opens into a wide estuary beside the city centre. Its bridges link the southern grid with the northern suburbs.
Minimalist map poster · Australia
Mackay Map Poster & Print
21.1534° S / 149.1655° E
A river-mouth city on the central Queensland coast, ringed by cane fields and facing the Coral Sea.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Mackay in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Mackay, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Mackay at home
The map
About this Mackay map poster
Mackay lies on the central Queensland coast at the mouth of the Pioneer River, where the river meets the Coral Sea. The city centre sits on the south bank in a tidy grid, while newer suburbs spread north across the river and along the coast. Beyond the built-up area, the flat plain is covered in sugar cane, divided into long rectangular paddocks crossed by narrow cane railways.
Often called the sugar capital of Australia, Mackay grew around cane farming and milling, and its bulk sugar terminal is one of the largest in the country. The harbour, protected by a long breakwater, lies north of the centre, and the coal export terminals of Hay Point and Dalrymple Bay operate further south. The Whitsunday Islands and Eungella National Park are both within reach.
A Mackay map poster shows the city between river, sea and cane fields: the curve of the Pioneer, the long line of beaches, the enclosed harbour and the grid of the old town. In black and white, the pattern of paddocks around the suburbs adds a subtle geometric texture, and the map says a lot about how the place lives and works.
- Population
- 84,000
- Coordinates
- 21.1534° S / 149.1655° E
- Elevation
- 11 m
- Time zone
- Brisbane
- Region
- Mackay, Queensland
Mackay Harbour
North of the centre, a long breakwater encloses the harbour and its marina, giving the coastline a strong, angular shape against the open Coral Sea.
Cane country
Rectangular sugar cane paddocks surround the city on the coastal plain, crossed by roads and cane railway lines that form a fine grid around the urban edge.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Mackay
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Mackay
A map that means something
Mackay is home to cane growers, mine workers, sailors and families who know every beach along its coast. A map of the city makes a grounded gift or a reminder of home. Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates with names, dates or a favourite spot.
The map comes in Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. For $9 you receive six print sizes as 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF, without a watermark. Printed matte posters, with an optional wooden frame, ship from partners in more than 30 countries.
Order the Mackay posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Mackay map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Mackay poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Mackay poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Mackay poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Mackay poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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