Get Active
Free Get-Active Programs
It’s time to step up Mackay and get moving. There’s no better time to get-active than now, with our new and improved get-active programs.
Due to the success of Active in the City, our get-active programs have now been expanded to include an Active in the Region program, with new sessions in the City Centre, Sarina and Northern Beaches.
So, what are you waiting for? Join in the fun at one of the free sessions below and take your first step to the new you!
Note - this program is only available to people over 18 years of age.
Active in the City
There are plenty of ways to get Active in the City! From Tai Chi to Zumba, our Active in the City program is a great way to get fit and meet new friends. An initiative of Mackay Regional Council, this program provides a range of exciting physical activities and is free of charge.
All activities cater for varying levels of fitness and ability and are suitable for beginners.
Activity | Provider | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
Time Out Tai Chi | Balance Minder | Online session (from Monday, March 30)* (Click here to view online/computer requirements) * Registration required here. | Mondays, 5:30pm – 6:15pm (available until June 28, 2021) |
Time Out Tai Chi | Balance Minder | Outdoor session at Bluewater Quay | Wednesdays at 8am to 8.30am Commencing September 2, 2020 until June 30, 2021 |
| Zumba | Zumba with Elena | Outdoor session at Bluewater Quay | Sundays, 9am - 10am (available until June 27, 2021) |
Aqua Fitness | Aqua Fitness with Sue | Bluewater Lagoon | Saturdays, 9am to 9.45am Commencing October 3, 2020 until March 27, 2021 |
Live Life Get Active - City Centre
The Live Life Get Active program offers FREE weekly sessions in cross training in the City Centre. For a full list of locations and times and to register for your free session/s, visit the Live Life Get Active website.
Active in the Region (Activate your health*)
The Live Life Get Active program also has free weekly cross training sessions available in the Northern Beaches and Sarina. Places are limited so booking is essential. For a full list of locations and times and to register for your free session/s, visit the Live Life Get Active website.
Live Life Get Active - Mackay City (Council front lawn)
Live Life Get Active - Northern Beaches (Blacks Beach)
Live Life Get Active – Sarina
Activate Your Health is an initiative proudly funded by council, North Queensland Sports Foundation and North Queensland Primary Health Network which created the new Active in the Region sessions.
Thanks to our corporate partners
Contact
For more information, contact council’s Sport and Recreation team on 1300 MACKAY (1300 622 529) or email sport@mackay.qld.gov.au.