Machans Beach Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Cairns Esplanade
Cairns Esplanade is just one of the places to see in Cairns, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.
Cairns Marlin Marina
Explore the waterfront in Tropical North Waterfront with a trip to Cairns Marlin Marina. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.
Palm Cove Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Palm Cove Beach during your travels in Cairns? While in this romantic area, find time to visit its spas.
Esplanade Lagoon
Enjoy an outing to Esplanade Lagoon during your stay in Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.
Cairns Night Markets
During your trip to Tropical North Waterfront, 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.
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
You can take time to visit Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station during your travels to Cairns. Discover the spectacular coral reefs and shops in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Machans Beach
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Room clean, courteous & helpful staff
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Hilton Cairns
Very friendly staff, very good location, at bit noise from the city at night, but what can you expect with this location. Breakfast was great. Selfparking with low clearance of 185cm was a bit of a challenge, but we managed. Next time I choose valet, when I come in a SUV
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Location very close to airport. Stayed here for 1 night in 2 rooms with 2 familes. We requested an early check in and it was accommodated. Our rooms were upgraded also . Hotel has bar and restaurant and nice little pool. Hotel bathroom is a bit dated . But again everything works no issues. And above ...
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Nice hotel and staff were great. Hotel just needed a little bit of an update.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Crystalbrook Flynn
Good
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Crystalbrook Riley
Wonderful stay ( for the second time!) Quick and friendly check in with an unexpected upgrade! Spacious and clean room with tub and balcony with ocean view. Great pool to laze around , had a cocktail and bite of lunch. Bliss!
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Machans Beach
Holloways Beach
Beaches, restaurants and gardens are just a few things travellers enjoy about Holloways Beach. Check out Yorkeys Knob Beach or Holloways Beach while you're exploring the area.
Aeroglen
If you're spending some time in Aeroglen, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Skydive The Reef Cairns are top sights worth seeing.
Whitfield
While there might not be top attractions in Whitfield, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Cairns Botanic Gardens.
Barron
Barron might not have many top sights, but Australian Armour and Artillery Museum and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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
Pristine beaches and ample 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.
Machans Beach Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Machans Beach by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Cairns neighborhoods
- Search Machans Beach Hotel Brands
- Crystal Cascades & Lake Morris
- Cairns Esplanade
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Cairns Central Shopping Centre
- Palm Cove Beach
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Reef Hotel Casino
- Cairns Night Markets
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Clifton Beach
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre
- Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets
- Fitzroy Island National Park
- Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
- James Cook University
- Barron Gorge National Park
