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
If Mackay Base Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Mackay.
Things to do

Sarina: Sarina Sugar Shed Guided Tour with Tastings

Sarina: Rum Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting 30 mins

Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure
Top hotels in South Mackay

ibis Mackay
Friendly staff, great location nice breakfast!
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

White Lace Motor Inn
Fridge was turned off & door open with a wet towel on the floor
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

Coral Cay Resort
I stay here often as Coral Cay is my hotel of choice when I travel, because they never falter when it comes to their beautiful well presented rooms and facilities. We had a hiccup with our room and straight away they put us in another room, no questions asked. So based on emergencies the communication ...
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Rydges Mackay Suites
Great location, lovely reception staff, close to bars and shops. Housekeeping service and cleaning left a little to be desired.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Quest Mackay on Gordon
Great place to stay, very quiet and clean
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

The Marco Polo
Staff courteous room clean very spacious
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
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
While visiting City Centre, you might make a stop by sights like Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central.

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
Travellers like the theme parks in Paget, and Mackay Leisure Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Cremorne
While Cremorne isn't home to many top sights, Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ooralea
Ooralea might not have many top sights, but Mackay Leisure Centre and Ooralea Racecourse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

