Macalister Range

Cairns
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Popular places to visit

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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.

Cairns Esplanade
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Cairns Marlin Marina

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

Cairns Marlin Marina
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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
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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
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Cairns Night Markets

During your visit to Cairns, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Cairns Night Markets. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or seek out the local tours.

Cairns Night Markets
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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Things to do

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Small Group Kuranda Tour via Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail

P7,212
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Small Group Kuranda Tour via Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail
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Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

P7,286
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
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Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef & Helicopter Package

P13,509
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef & Helicopter Package
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Top hotels in Macalister Range

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
The price is P5,240 per night from 11 Jun to 12 Jun
P5,240
per night
11 Jun - 12 Jun
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (998 reviews)
"Lovely property, with multoiple pools, etc. a couple of restaurants onsite ,open early. Rooms large & had everything I needed. They even loaned me a power adapter. Vending machines for 2am munchies. Only downside was smoking area was terrible - no shade, infrequently picked-up (glasses, dishes, etc). ..."

Reviewed on May 21, 2024

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Hilton Cairns
Hilton Cairns
5 out of 5
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is P8,041 per night from 27 Jun to 28 Jun
P8,041
per night
27 Jun - 28 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Love Cairns
"We thoroughly enjoyed our four night stay in the Hilton. The staff were very friendly, particularly Lily from Peru. It's a beautiful setting and very convenient for everything in Cairns."

Reviewed on May 25, 2024

Hilton Cairns
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 P14,330 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
P14,330
per night
1 Jun - 2 Jun
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! (846 reviews)
Beautiful resort but a little underwhelming
"We love the Mirage, we were disappointed the room we wanted wasn’t available however no one checked in or out of it whilst we were there. Check in was a struggle as the staff member did not have a good understanding or room types. All service staff were amazingly friendly as usual though. We have ..."

Reviewed on May 23, 2024

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD
The price is P8,988 per night from 27 Jun to 28 Jun
P8,988
per night
27 Jun - 28 Jun
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 pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Cairns May25
"Very intuitive and attentive staff. Very friendly. Room and meals were expensive, but great food."

Reviewed on May 27, 2024

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is P6,558 per night from 11 Jun to 12 Jun
P6,558
per night
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Location is central , quite but no Wi-Fi."

Reviewed on May 28, 2024

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Crystalbrook Bailey
Crystalbrook Bailey
5 out of 5
163 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is P6,805 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
P6,805
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (473 reviews)
"The staff and location was amazing. They went above and beyond to make our stay wonderful. I highly recommend"

Reviewed on May 24, 2024

Crystalbrook Bailey
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Other neighbourhoods 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 Smithfield Conservation Park while you're exploring the area.

Kewarra Beach
Palm Cove Beach showing a sandy beach, general coastal views 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 Vie Spa Palm Cove.

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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