Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay Cricket Ground is set to host the second and third ODI of the ongoing Australia vs South Africa series. This comprehensive guide covers every detail about Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay. Discover all stats, records, pitch type, establishment cost, capacity and more.
General Information
Feature
Details
Location
89 Juliet St, South Mackay QLD 4740, Australia
Owner
Harrup Park Country Club, Mackay Cricket Assoc.
Opened
March 2023
Architect
Cox Architecture
Investment
$20 million (Government) + $5.1 million (Club)
Surface
Turf and synthetic cricket wickets
Capacity & Facilities
Event Type
Seating Capacity
Total Capacity
Sporting Events
2,000 seated
10,000 total
Concerts & Performances
N/A
13,500 to 20,000
Community/Cultural Events
5,000 seated
15,000 total
Ground Dimensions
Dimension
Measurement
Comparison
Cricket-playing surface
165m (North-South)
Comparable to Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)
130m (East-West)
AFL field of play
155m (North-South)
Comparable to SCG
130m (East-West)
Pitch and Ground Features
Feature
Details
Number of Turf Wickets
5 permanent turf wickets
Additional Practice Nets
Combined synthetic and turf warm-up/practice nets
Pitch Orientation
East-West for cricket
Sight Screens
Positioned to minimize obstruction and maximize views
Special Equipment
Stump cam, mobile LED scoreboard (4m x 3m)
Lighting
Feature
Details
Main Ground Lighting Lux
1500+ Lux (broadcast quality)
Other Ovals Lighting
300+ Lux
Floodlight Remarks
Suitable for international cricket and AFL broadcasts
Player and Officials Facilities
Facility
Details
Change Rooms
2 separate change rooms (Home/Away), equipped with toilets and showers
Multiple broadcast decks, media rooms, commentary rooms
VIP Facilities
Corporate boxes and function rooms, VIP viewing decks
Community Use
Large outdoor community green space, markets, open air cinema, play areas
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrances, parking, toilets, and viewing areas
Number of Ovals
5 turf-equipped sporting ovals, including AFL standard fields
Dedicated AFL Facilities
Coaches’ boxes, team dugouts
ODI Stats
Statistic
Detail
Matches Hosted
3 (Australia Women vs India Women, 2021)
Average Score Batting First
254 runs
Highest Team Score
275/5 (Australia Women)
Team Winning Pattern
Chasing team won all 3 matches
Bowling Success
Pace bowlers 25 wickets (avg 34.40)
Bowling Success (Spinners)
9 wickets (avg 71.11)
Note: Mackay Cricket Ground has only hosted 3 complete ODIs, which were played between India and Australia Women. The 2nd ODI on South Africa’s tour to Australia in 2025 is going to be the first men’s ODI to be hosted on this venue.
