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

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.

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

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
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.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car.
Things to do

Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour

Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

From Port Douglas: Kuranda via Scenic Rail or Skyrail Option

Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour

Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour
Machans Beach Hotel Deals

Hilton Cairns
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

Crystalbrook Flynn
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Machans Beach

Holloways Beach
Beaches, restaurants, and gardens are some highlights of Holloways Beach. Make a stop by Yorkeys Knob Beach or Holloways Beach while you're exploring.

Aeroglen
If you're spending some time in Aeroglen, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Skydive The Reef Cairns are top sights worth seeing.

Barron
Though Barron might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Australian Armour and Artillery Museum and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station.

Edge Hill
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Edge Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens or Mount Whitfield Conservation Park.

Cairns North
Beaches and abundant dining options are well-reviewed features of Cairns North. Make a stop by top sights like Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland while you're exploring the area.

Yorkeys Knob
Yorkeys Knob is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yorkeys Knob Beach and Half Moon Bay Golf Course.
- Places of interest
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- Crystal Cascades & Lake Morris
- Cairns Esplanade
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Palm Cove Beach
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Esplanade Lagoon
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Cairns Night Markets
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Clifton Beach
- Kuranda Koala Gardens
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Sugarworld Waterpark
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets
- Fitzroy Island National Park
- Crystal Cascades
- Barron Gorge National Park
- Muddy's Playground
- Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
- Skyrail Kuranda Cableway Station
- Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome
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