South Mackay Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Bluewater Lagoon
Bring your family to Bluewater Lagoon and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Mackay. Wander around the gardens in this relaxing area or simply enjoy its cafes.
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 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: Rum Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting 30 mins
Sarina: Sarina Sugar Shed Guided Tour with Tastings
Adrenaline Jet Boat Rides in Pioneer River Mackay
Top hotels in South Mackay
ibis Mackay
"Very convenient location. Well kept rooms."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
"Pretty good. For the price. TV on the fritz!"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Mackay Resort Motel
"Best place to stay in Mackay wicked rooms amazing pool with a total resort feel really good rate can’t go wrong here"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Country Plaza Motor Inn
"Very clean and comfortable. Easy and roomy parking. The flight path overhead was interesting but acceptable."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Quest Mackay on Gordon
"n/a"
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Riviera Mackay
"Fantastic overnight stay here. Unit very clean, with lovely views of the river. Polite and friendly staff. Will definitely be back if we need Mackay accom again."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
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 Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central.
West Mackay
West Mackay is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens and Pioneer Valley.
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.
