Visit Macalister Range
Popular places to visit
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 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 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.
Activities
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
From Port Douglas: Kuranda via Scenic Rail or Skyrail Option
Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour
Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour
Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience
Our pick of the best Macalister Range Hotel Deals
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Hilton Cairns
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Crystalbrook Riley
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Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Crystalbrook Bailey
Other neighbourhoods around Macalister Range
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- Cairns Esplanade
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Cairns Central Shopping Centre
- Macrossan Street
- Palm Cove Beach
- Four Mile Beach
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Esplanade Lagoon
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Cairns Night Markets
- Reef Hotel Casino
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Trinity Beach
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Four Mile Beach Park
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Clifton Beach
- Kuranda Koala Gardens
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Kewarra Beach
- Wildlife Habitat
- Sugarworld Waterpark
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre
- Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets
- Crystal Cascades
- Barron Gorge National Park
- Flagstaff Hill
- Muddy's Playground
- Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
- Cairns Private Hospital