Macalister Range Travel Guide
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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
Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef
£96
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
£52
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour
£145
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour
£77
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Macalister Range
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Port Douglas Road Port Douglas QLD
The price is £271 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
£271
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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! (1,009 reviews)
"The resort is now showing its age - needs a major make over - overall it was OK. We were disappointed to receive a charge post check out for a bottle of Wine we did not consume within the room (mini bar) A CREDIT is now being issued Would we go back likely not!!!"
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street Cairns QLD
The price is £112 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
£112
7 Oct - 8 Oct
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,018 reviews)
"We were given a room for the less able, so huge. Excellent except for the lack of any stand for suitcases."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD
The price is £97 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
£97
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-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! (1,096 reviews)
"A lovely hotel with extremely attentive staff. Beautiful location overlooking the promenade and beach. Great to have a pool to enjoy alongside our trips. We enjoyed the breakfast buffet and delicious cocktails."
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026
The Oceanfront Cairns
223-227 The Esplanade Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £90 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
£90
12 Sept - 13 Sept
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 ...
5.8/10 (75 reviews)
"Looks NOTHING like the pictures. Absolute robbery to pay for something so outdated and run down. Elevator stink of urine, tv didn’t work, hair and dried dirt all up the walls of the shower, absolutely disgusting"
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
The price is £155 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£155
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 ...
Hilton Cairns
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is £155 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£155
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 ...
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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 Cairns 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 Mudflats 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.
