Macalister Range Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Cairns Central Shopping Centre
During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, you can do some window-shopping at Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.
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.
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.
Activities
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
AU$34
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour
AU$275
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise
AU$120
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets
AU$286
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
AU$194
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Macalister Range Hotel Deals
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
The price is AU$260 per night from 30 May to 31 May
AU$260
30 May - 31 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Lovely hotel. Super friendly and helpful staff. Great, peaceful location. Good restaurants nearby.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Port Douglas Road Port Douglas QLD
The price is AU$409 per night from 25 May to 26 May
AU$409
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 12 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
We enjoyed our stay - the staff were super friendly and helpful. Great resort for Australian standards if you after somewhere to prop and stop , great pools , gym and excellent dining choices - will definitely return.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD
The price is AU$165 per night from 18 May to 19 May
AU$165
18 May - 19 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
Only stayed for convenience to hospital during medical procedure. Good clean room.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$180 per night from 24 May to 25 May
AU$180
24 May - 25 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
Clean and great location separated by a small road from the esplanade. Staff was nice. Everything was satisfactory. The rooms are dated and worn out.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD
The price is AU$175 per night from 30 May to 31 May
AU$175
30 May - 31 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,037 reviews)
Breakfast was very good and if you were a big breakfast person you would struggle to eat what was on offer and it was fresh
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Hilton Cairns
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is AU$204 per night from 30 May to 31 May
AU$204
30 May - 31 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
