Macalister Range Travel Guide
Cairns

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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
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 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
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 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 relaxing area, find time to visit its spas.
Top hotels in Macalister Range

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Rooms were lovely and clean. Staff very helpful. I was caught off guard with having to pay $30 a day for parking, so moved car around free parking on the Esplanade.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Our stay was exceptional. My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our time at the hotel. The breakfast was outstanding offering fresh and delicious food and the chefs and service were excellent. The facilities were spotless and well maintained else the staff were incredible friendly, professional and ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Yes great place to stay
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Hilton Cairns
The breakfast was amazing . The gals at the front were friendly and very attentive . Always a smile and a good morning .
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
The hotel is quite tired and a little run down. The cleaning wasn't very good, the bathroom floor was a bit sticky and the doors and walls were quite grimy. There's not enough lighting which made reading difficult. The breakfast was very good and varied. The staff were friendly and helpful with any ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Breakfast was not.worth considering. Choice verylimited and nothing was fresh not even the juice For the price i would have expected better standard. Facilities such as pool does not cater for disabilities .a.ramp to reach the pool would help. Also i would have expected my sheets and pillow to have ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
