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
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
Kuranda: Birdworld Entry Ticket
AU$24
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise
AU$260
per adult
98% 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$409 per night from 19 May to 20 May
AU$409
19 May - 20 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$159 per night from 17 May to 18 May
AU$159
17 May - 18 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! (1,009 reviews)
The cafe area was a little grubby and the pidgeons were annoying.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St Cairns QLD
The price is AU$200 per night from 16 May to 17 May
AU$200
16 May - 17 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! (1,006 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$219 per night from 15 May to 16 May
AU$219
15 May - 16 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! (1,036 reviews)
Was great for a little stay away
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hilton Cairns
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is AU$230 per night from 23 May to 24 May
AU$230
23 May - 24 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! (1,002 reviews)
Overall, everything was perfect! However, the television power kept turning off automatically whenever we came back from lunch or dinner, and this happened for two nights in a row. What made us uncomfortable was that the staff seemed impatient about the issue and implied that we had been using too ...
Reviewed on 13 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.
