Visit Macalister Range
Popular places to visit
Cairns Cable Ski
Hit the slopes at Cairns Cable Ski during your trip to Macalister Range. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.
Cairns Esplanade
Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.
Palm Cove Beach
Located in between the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, this palm tree-lined beach is an idyllic spot to take it easy or begin an adventure.
Esplanade Lagoon
Relax after a day of sightseeing or cool down from the summer heat in this fresh-water lagoon, one of Cairns’ best city attractions.
Cairns Marlin Marina
Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.
Cairns Night Markets
During your visit to Cairns, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Cairns Night Markets. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise
Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Sunlover Reef Cruises Cairns Great Barrier Reef Experience
Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour
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Other neighborhoods around Macalister Range
Clifton Beach
Travelers come to Clifton Beach for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach while you're in town.
Kewarra Beach
Unique features of Kewarra Beach include the beaches and golf courses. Make a stop by Kewarra Beach or Kuranda National Park while you're exploring the area.
Palm Cove
Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Palm Cove Beach and Kuranda National Park.
Trinity Beach
Travelers to Trinity Beach praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach.
Ellis Beach
Ellis Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Macalister Range National Park and Wet Tropics of Queensland.
Trinity Park
When in Trinity Park, you can plan a visit to Half Moon Bay Golf Course and Moon River Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
- Cairns Esplanade
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Cairns Central Shopping Centre
- Palm Cove Beach
- Four Mile Beach
- Esplanade Lagoon
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Cairns Night Markets
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Four Mile Beach Park
- Clifton Beach
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Crystal Cascades
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Skyrail Kuranda Cableway Station
- Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets
- Barron Gorge National Park