South Mackay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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 Base Hospital
If Mackay Base Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Mackay.
Activities
Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure
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Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
Great place to stay lots of parking a nice pool great food options compared to other places minutes from the cbd but Far more quiet then Nebo Rd will stay again
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Mid City Motor Inn
Room as expected and stayed before. Kids loved the pool. But reception just isn’t open enough to actually take advantage of the ‘free’ breakfast as can only collect after 8:30am.. and it shuts at 8pm the night before so not that great. Poorest area was the washing machine… free to use which is great, ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Coral Cay Resort
I think some plates would be good
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Mackay Resort Motel
Lovely staff very welcoming and very l honest as I accidentally left one of my phones there that has a smashed screen and looks broken, I was very thankful when i received a call to say that I had left it behind and that they were putting it aside for me , ....I had the best sleep ,the beds are amazing ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 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
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.
Racecourse
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Racecourse and surrounding area, you can visit Ooralea Racecourse and Mackay Leisure Centre.
