What is South Mackay like?

South Mackay is a welcoming neighbourhood that travellers like for its beaches. Are you looking for South Mackay travel tips? Make sure that you visit BB Print Stadium and Mackay Basketball Stadium while you're in the neighbourhood.

How many hotels will I be able to find in South Mackay?

When you want to find places to stay in Mackay, start by booking one of Expedia's 5 hotels and other accommodation options in South Mackay.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Mackay, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals in South Mackay.

What is there to do in this Mackay neighbourhood?

BB Print Stadium, Mackay Basketball Stadium and Great Barrier Reef Arena are just a few attractions to check out in South Mackay. A visit to Illawong Beach is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around South Mackay include Far Beach, Town Beach and Artspace Mackay. While you're out sightseeing, Ken Burgess Orchid House and Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens are a couple of additional sights to visit in Mackay.

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ibis Mackay

South Mackay

Pia

₹9,697 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Mar - 7 Mar

Cape Hillsborough Nature Tourist Park

29.9 km from South Mackay

Paula

₹12,198 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Mar - 12 Mar

Comfort Resort Blue Pacific

Blacks Beach, 12.5 km from South Mackay

Carl

₹14,124 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Mar - 8 Mar

Ocean International

East Mackay, 1.5 km from South Mackay

ANTHONY

₹11,877 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Feb - 1 Mar

Tandara Hotel Motel

29.2 km from South Mackay

Linda

₹6,541 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Mar - 2 Mar

Quest Mackay on Gordon

City Centre, 2.3 km from South Mackay

Melanie

₹11,560 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Mar - 2 Mar

Sarina Motor Inn

29.2 km from South Mackay

Stephen

₹9,432 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Mar - 29 Mar

MainStay Suites Mackay

City Centre, 2.5 km from South Mackay

Anne

₹17,189 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Mar - 30 Mar

Mantra Mackay

Mackay Harbour, 7.2 km from South Mackay

Donna

₹11,951 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Mar - 30 Mar

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

East Mackay, 1.5 km from South Mackay

John

₹12,549 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Feb - 1 Mar

BIG4 Mackay Blacks Beach Holiday Park

Blacks Beach, 12.5 km from South Mackay

Emily

₹13,794 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Feb - 28 Feb

Rydges Mackay Suites

City Centre, 2.4 km from South Mackay

Alan

₹12,182 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Mar - 16 Mar

Windmill Motel and Events Centre

Mount Pleasant, 4.9 km from South Mackay

Barry

₹10,914 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Mar - 12 Mar

Motel Northview Mackay

Mount Pleasant, 5.9 km from South Mackay

michelle

₹7,973 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Mar - 12 Mar

Galaxy Mackay Motor Inn

West Mackay, 2.1 km from South Mackay

Tammy

₹8,988 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Feb - 1 Mar

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

East Mackay, 2.8 km from South Mackay

David

₹8,131 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Feb - 28 Feb

Mackay Seabreeze Apartments

Slade Point, 10.6 km from South Mackay

Jessica

₹11,579 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Mar - 2 Mar

Casa Nostra Motel Mackay

West Mackay, 2 km from South Mackay

Tammy

₹8,593 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Feb - 28 Feb

Shakespeare Motel

1.9 km from South Mackay

Darren

₹8,516 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Mar - 9 Mar

Central Tourist Park

North Mackay, 4.4 km from South Mackay

Arthur

₹7,062 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Mar - 7 Mar

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Where to stay in South Mackay

Find the best South Mackay areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Mackay Harbour

Mackay Harbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard and Water Bird Habitat Conservation Area.

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Mackay featuring outdoor art, a small town or village and heritage elements

City Centre

While visiting City Centre, you might make a stop by sights like Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central.

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Panoramic view of Cape Hillsborough with Wedge Island and reef in Cape Hillsborough National Park in Australia.

Dolphin Heads

The restaurants and gardens are a few reasons travellers visit Dolphin Heads. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Eimeo Beach and Bucasia Beach are a few top sights nearby.

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Shoal Point Beach north of Mackay, Australia.

North Mackay

Travellers like the shopping in North Mackay, and Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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Beautiful Pioneer River at Marian looking East.

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.

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