Macalister Range Travel Guide
Cairns
Visit Macalister Range
Stay near popular Macalister Range attractions
Things to do
Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise
£64
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour
£143
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour
£77
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
£18
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
£113
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Macalister Range
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Port Douglas Road Port Douglas QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £290 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£290
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Contact me and I’ll explain…"
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
The price is £184 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£184
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Room wasn’t cleaned the second day we were there and no dry clean towels were offered. We booked for 4 people and the first day there were only 3 towels in the bathroom"
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026
Crystalbrook Flynn
68/72 Abbott St Cairns QLD
The price is £205 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£205
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Lovely spacious room, very helpful staff"
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026
Hilton Cairns
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is £156 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£156
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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 ...
The Oceanfront Cairns
223-227 The Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is £107 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
£107
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Marlin Marina are located ...
5/10 (13 reviews)
"This property is very basic and although the price is low for the Cairns area it is still too expensive for the quality of this accomodation. The building is aging and needs a decent clean of mouldy external surfaces."
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street Cairns QLD
The price is £124 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£124
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"Great hotel, large rooms, well located on the Esplanade and near to shops and eateries. Laundry available on every second floor. Bathrobes, pool , restaurant. Easy access, tea and coffee, great bathrooms."
Reviewed on 17 Jul 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.
Where to stay in Macalister Range
Find the best Macalister Range areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Palm Cove
Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.
Cairns Central Business District
Cairns Central Business District is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina.
Trinity Beach
Trinity Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.
Cairns North
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Cairns North. A stop by Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland or Cairns North Beach might round out your trip.
Clifton Beach
Clifton Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach while in the area.
