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 beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.

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

Cairns Esplanade

4.5/5(253 reviews)

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 featuring a beach, tropical scenes and general coastal views

Palm Cove Beach

4.5/5(142 reviews)

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
Esplanade Lagoon featuring a coastal town and a hotel

Esplanade Lagoon

4.5/5(104 reviews)

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 Marlin Marina which includes sailing, mountains and a marina

Cairns Marlin Marina

4.5/5(109 reviews)

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

Cairns Marlin Marina
Cairns Night Markets showing markets as well as a small group of people

Cairns Night Markets

4/5(148 reviews)

After a long day enjoying the beaches, reef and rainforest in and around Cairns, have a nap and then spend a relaxing evening shopping and dining.

Cairns Night Markets

Things to do

Couple snorkeling among abundant coral reefs and marine species at the Green Island Reef in Cairns

Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise

$72
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

$136
per traveler
92% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour

Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour

$189
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour
Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour

Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour

$157
per traveler
90% of travellers recommend
Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour
Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience

Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience

$116
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience
Seastar Luxury Outer Reef Tour

Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour

$172
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour
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Macalister Range Hotel Deals

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
5 out of 5
Port Douglas Road, Port Douglas, QLD
$316 nightly
The price is $348 total per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
$348 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Total includes taxes and 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! (960 reviews)
"My Wife and I had a very enjoyable stay at the Grand Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas. The staff were amazing, the facilities were amazing and the buffet breakfast was fantastic. We would definitely stay there again."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Hilton Cairns
Hilton Cairns
5 out of 5
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
$183 nightly
The price is $201 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$201 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total includes taxes and 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! (1,007 reviews)
"Great location - very handy for day trips from Marina. Lovely rooms and view. Kids enjoyed pool but hot tub needs to be cleaned and warmer."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Hilton Cairns
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4 out of 5
209-217 The Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$126 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
$139 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Very clean property with great facilities. Great location - lovely walk along the Esplanade to the city centre."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
$92 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$102 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total includes taxes and 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! (1,006 reviews)
"Perfect"

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Crystalbrook Flynn
Crystalbrook Flynn
5 out of 5
85 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
$191 nightly
The price is $210 total per night from Aug 13 to Aug 14
$210 total
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Total includes taxes and 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! (894 reviews)
"The view on esplanade is beautiful. The pools need to be revamped…not inviting"

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

Crystalbrook Flynn
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
$175 nightly
The price is $192 total per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
$192 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Great hotel and fantastic location. We were at walking distance from everywhere in Cairns and also well connected to any day-trips. And the staff is lovely too."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Pacific Hotel Cairns
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Other neighborhoods around Macalister Range

Clifton Beach featuring mountains, a luxury hotel or resort and golf

Clifton Beach

Travelers come to Clifton Beach for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach while you're in town.

Clifton Beach
Kewarra Beach. The best of Cairns' northern beaches. Stunning.

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
Palm Cove showing a beach, a garden and tropical scenes

Palm Cove

Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Palm Cove Beach and Kuranda National Park.

Palm Cove
Trinity Beach showing landscape views, tropical scenes and a beach

Trinity Beach

Travelers to Trinity Beach praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach.

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

When in Trinity Park, you can plan a visit to Half Moon Bay Golf Course and Moon River Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Trinity Park
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