South Mackay
Mackay
Visit South Mackay
Popular places to visit
Water Bird Habitat Conservation Area
Explore the great outdoors at Water Bird Habitat Conservation Area, a lovely green space in Mackay. Stroll along the area's marina or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Harrup Park
Harrup Park is just one of the places to see in Mackay, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along this relaxing area's marina, or simply enjoy its cafes.
Great Barrier Reef Arena
Catch an event at Great Barrier Reef Arena during your trip to Mackay. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
BB Print Stadium
Catch an event at BB Print Stadium during your trip to Mackay. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Mackay Basketball Stadium
Catch an event at Mackay Basketball Stadium during your trip to Mackay. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Mackay Base Hospital
Though Mackay Base Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Mackay while you are here.
Things to do
Sarina: Rum Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting 30 mins
Sarina: Sarina Sugar Shed Guided Tour with Tastings
Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure
Top hotels in South Mackay
ibis Mackay
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Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026
Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
Great place to stay. Staff are friendly and helpful. Room clean comfy bed and spotless bathroom. Would highly recommend
Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026
Coral Cay Resort
Big rooms , comfy beds, clean and tidy and food is amazing even when room service
Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026
Rydges Mackay Suites
Always stay here for business - great hotel, good amenities
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026
White Lace Motor Inn
Limited reception hours and unanswered contacts to the ‘manager on duty’ meant we were unable to use WiFi nor obtain milk and clean towels. The once sparkling White Lace Motel is now tired and shabby and sadly like a lot of motels, seemingly being let run down by inattentive and disinterested owners… ...
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
Quest Mackay on Gordon
Room is good, staff were really friendly
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Mackay
East Mackay
Unique features of East Mackay include the restaurants and beaches. Make a stop by Ken Burgess Orchid House or Town Beach while you're exploring the area.
City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central are top sights worth seeing.
West Mackay
West Mackay is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pioneer Valley and Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens.
Paget
Travelers like the theme parks in Paget, and Mackay Leisure Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Cremorne
Though Cremorne might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central.
Ooralea
Ooralea might not have many top sights, but Mackay Leisure Centre and Ooralea Racecourse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
