Macalister Range

Cairns

Photo by Alison Houghton
Photo by Alison Houghton

Popular places to visit

Cairns and Northern Beaches

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 Cable Ski
Cairns Esplanade which includes a luxury hotel or resort, swimming and a pool

Cairns Esplanade

Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.

Cairns Esplanade
Palm Cove Beach

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.

Palm Cove Beach
Cairns Marlin Marina

Cairns Marlin Marina

Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.

Cairns Marlin Marina
Esplanade Lagoon showing a coastal town and a hotel

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.

Esplanade Lagoon
Cairns Night Markets

Cairns Night Markets

During your trip to Cairns, 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.

Cairns Night Markets

Things to do

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

HK$1,075
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day

Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day

HK$539
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day
Dancers performing at the Rainforestation Nature Park in Australia

Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park: ,Culture & Wildlife Tour (R1)

HK$616
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park: ,Culture & Wildlife Tour (R1)
train on bridge in cairns

Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour

HK$1,073
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
Seastar Luxury Outer Reef Tour

Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour

HK$1,360
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour
Silverswift Dive & Snorkel Adventure

Silverswift Dive & Snorkel Cruise

HK$1,519
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Silverswift Dive & Snorkel Cruise
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Top hotels in Macalister Range

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

5 out of 5
Port Douglas Road, Port Douglas, QLD
The price is HK$1,818 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
HK$1,818
HK$1,999 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 12 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Plenty of parking, spacious rooms, lovely pools. Good location."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
The price is HK$552 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
HK$552
HK$607 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,036 reviews)
"Basic room was clean & staff were lovely"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
The price is HK$862 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
HK$862
HK$948 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Great hotel, friendly staff, good range of food for buffet breakfast and plenty of dinner options and drinks. Located close to the city centre and the attractions were all within 30 mins. Taxi to centre and lagoon etc range up to $15 depending on time of day. We would definately stay again."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

5 out of 5
85 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is HK$973 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
HK$973
HK$1,070 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (985 reviews)
"The hotel is in the centre of Cairns explenade. The room is beautiful (level 12) Only the mattress its too soft, if someone has back issue or chronic pain, better let the staff know. For the rest 10/10 ."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Crystalbrook Flynn
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD
The price is HK$1,269 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
HK$1,269
HK$1,396 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"There is no better location to stay in Cairns everything was fabulous. This has been my 3rd visit from NSW in 18 months I look forward to staying again and wouldn't stay anywhere else when I visit Cairns."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is HK$1,191 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
HK$1,191
HK$1,311 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Clean, family-friendly, great pool and spa for big and little kids with a nice table tennis. Beautiful scenic waterview from the balcony of the waterfront esplanade and palm trees. Buffet breakfast was great with variety, very friendly staff, especially Lynn, who always greeted us with a smile each ..."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Hilton Cairns
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Other neighbourhoods around Macalister Range

Clifton Beach which includes mountains, golf and a luxury hotel or resort

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.

Clifton Beach
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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.

Kewarra Beach
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Palm Cove

Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Palm Cove Beach and Kuranda National Park, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.

Palm Cove
Trinity Beach featuring surfing, landscape views and tropical scenes

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.

Trinity Beach
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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.

Ellis Beach
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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.

Trinity Park

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