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.

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.

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 Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Cairns Convention Centre during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.
Activities

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour

Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets

Kuranda: Birdworld Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Macalister Range Hotel Deals

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Convenient location and big room
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
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
No ice machine
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
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
Cockroach in room
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Hilton Cairns
The breakfast was comprehensive, fresh and delicious and the staff were hospitable, efficient and polite. My room was clean and comfortable plus had a lovely view over the adjacent marina, water and nearby forested hinterland.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

