Macalister Range Travel Guide
Cairns

Visit Macalister Range
Stay near popular Macalister Range attractions
Things to do

Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour

Ocean Freedom: Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef

Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets

Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns
Top hotels in Macalister Range

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
"loved staying at the Sheraton - the hotel is stunning and all the staff were so lovely. Best hotel in Port Douglas. Loved the wild life show and the daintree bar 💕"
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
"Lovely room and hotel Restaurant now inside hotel and more low key Staff excellent as always"
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Crystalbrook Flynn
"Really enjoyed Crystalbrook Flynn as a comfortable place to use as a launch pad for Great Barrier reef and Daintree. Hotel was really well appointed and location was easy to enjoy the area. Morning breakfast was really well done and the rooms facing the water were worth it!"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
"We stayed here one week and room tidy each day was terrible - the only 2 teaspoons were never cleaned which was gross. Lack of amenities, no cutlery only 2 glasses which they never cleaned for 7 days. The bed wasn’t even tidied up - my 11 year old does a better job fixing his bed each morning at ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Pacific Hotel Cairns
"Central location"
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Hilton Cairns
"The room was quiet and comfortable. The buffet breakfast was excellent and the staff were very helpful."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Macalister Range

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.

Yorkeys Knob
Yorkeys Knob is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yorkeys Knob Beach and Half Moon Bay Golf Course.




















