Visit South Mackay
Popular places to visit
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.
Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard
Explore the waterfront in Mackay with a trip to Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the cafes.
Things to do
Sarina: Sarina Sugar Shed Guided Tour with Tastings
Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure
Sarina: Rum Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting 30 mins
Top hotels in South Mackay
ibis Mackay
Staff were very courteous and the hotel was clean and cool.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Coral Cay Resort
The room was excellent, however it proved too close the road as all the semi-trailer trucks woke me at 5am and were relentless from then on.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
White Lace Motor Inn
Great stay everything yu need
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Quest Mackay on Gordon
Clean room and friendly staff
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Mid City Motor Inn
Staff could not have been more helpful.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Shakespeare Motel
Always a great stay at the Shakespeare- easy to late check in, rooms are nice clean and tide. Excellent value for money.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Mackay
East Mackay
Unique features of East Mackay include the restaurants and beaches. Make a stop by Town Beach or Ken Burgess Orchid House while you're exploring the area.
City Centre
While visiting City Centre, you might make a stop by sights like Artspace Mackay and Bluewater Lagoon.
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.
North Mackay
Travellers like the shopping in North Mackay, and Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.
