Macalister Range Travel Guide
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Visit Macalister Range
Stay near popular Macalister Range attractions
Things to do
Ocean Freedom: Great Barrier Reef Stylish Snorkel, Dive Reef Tour
฿6,034
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef
฿4,256
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket
฿557
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Kuranda: Birdworld Entry Ticket
฿557
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets
฿997
per adult
Top hotels in Macalister Range
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Port Douglas Road Port Douglas QLD
The price is ฿11,943 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿11,943
฿13,138 total
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Great hotel with beautiful gardens and surrounds, swim up bar was cool and plenty of fun for the kids. Only slight issue we had was there was no monitoring of towels reserving pool chairs. Sometimes these pool chairs were reserved for a hour and sometimes up to half a day which ruins the experience ..."
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
The price is ฿7,585 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿7,585
฿8,343 total
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Best hotel I stayed in Cairns. Better than all the new ones. Great place."
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026
Crystalbrook Flynn
68/72 Abbott St Cairns QLD
The price is ฿8,012 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿8,012
฿8,813 total
9 Aug - 10 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 ฿6,410 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿6,410
฿7,051 total
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Attentive staff, excellent facilities and everything was clean and well maintained"
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026
The Oceanfront Cairns
223-227 The Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is ฿4,490 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
฿4,490
฿4,940 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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 (12 reviews)
"Outdated and rooms need a Reno"
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street Cairns QLD
The price is ฿5,406 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿5,406
฿5,946 total
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! (1,000 reviews)
"The room was very spacious with a lovely view, it really could do with a facelift, a bit worn and outdated, as we were there on Saturday night, there was very loud street noise until late, but not other nights. But, the location certainly made up for it! Actually got to see the Cruise Ship Carnival ..."
Reviewed on 14 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.
