Visit Macalister Range
Popular places to visit
Cairns Cable Ski
Hit the slopes at Cairns Cable Ski during your trip to Macalister Range. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.
Cairns Esplanade
Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.
Cairns Marlin Marina
Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.
Palm Cove Beach
Located in between the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, this palm tree-lined beach is an idyllic spot to take it easy or begin an adventure.
Esplanade Lagoon
Relax after a day of sightseeing or cool down from the summer heat in this fresh-water lagoon, one of Cairns’ best city attractions.
Cairns Night Markets
During your trip to Tropical North Waterfront, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Cairns Night Markets. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour
Hollywood to Beverly Hills Celebrity Homes Tour
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns
Top hotels in Macalister Range
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Rooms were amazing,clean,spacious and comfortable.Staff were friendly and extremely helpful.Highly recommend
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Very helpful and friendly staff, clean, good price, great location.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Nice place to stay , good location if you need a boat out to the reef, easy walk to shops and places to eat.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Pretty resort, lovely food, reception staff were friendly, pool bar staff were not attentive. The room was a great size and had a awesome view.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Hilton Cairns
Staff were amazing. We called room service for toilet paper At night came quickly. We also called for conditioner at night it also came quick. Room was spacious clean and serviced daily. View was amazing of cairns harbour and the reef boats.. Breakfast was excellent. Room service for food wasnt the ...
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Crystalbrook Riley
The staff were most helpful and polite. Would have liked our own outside space .
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Macalister Range
Clifton Beach
Clifton Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach while in the area.
Kewarra Beach
Unique features of Kewarra Beach include the beaches and golf courses. Make a stop by Kewarra Beach or Kuranda National Park while you're exploring the area.
Palm Cove
Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.
Trinity Beach
Trinity Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.
Ellis Beach
Ellis Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Macalister Range National Park and Wet Tropics of Queensland.
Trinity Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Trinity Park and surrounding area, you can visit Half Moon Bay Golf Course and Moon River Beach.
