Machans Beach
Cairns
Visit Machans Beach
Popular places to visit
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
During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, 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.
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
Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Ocean Free 25 guest Great Barrier Reef & visit Green Island Tour
Top hotels in Machans Beach
Hilton Cairns
Courteous staff and excellent amenities
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Good hotel
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Staff was great! The chef doing the egg orders was wonderful!
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Crystalbrook Riley
Clean was clean and spacious. The staff was helpful . The location was within walking distance of the restaurants and port.
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Did not have breakfast. Service at the bar was excellent.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
No all was good
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Other neighbourhoods 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.
Whitfield
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Whitfield and surrounding area, you can visit Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Cairns Botanic Gardens.
Edge Hill
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Edge Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Cairns Botanic Gardens or Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens.
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.
