Machans Beach Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Machans Beach
Popular places to visit
Cairns Esplanade
Soak up the city’s relaxed atmosphere and admire the sunset over the Coral Sea as you wander along this popular walkway.
Cairns Marlin Marina
Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.
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 Night Markets
During your trip to Cairns, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Cairns Night Markets. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
Enjoy a stunning bird’s eye view of this World Heritage landscape as you glide above the rainforest canopy.
Activities
Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns
Our pick of the best Machans Beach Hotel Deals
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
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Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Good hotel with helpful friendly staff. Shower I. Bathroom was a bit unsafe with scalding risk and the room had a very old and noisy fridge. We enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
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Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Crystalbrook Flynn
This was an incredible place! We felt like absolute royalty staying here. The only reason I haven’t given five stars is because our room had an odd smell. It smelt like there was a water leak somewhere (that mouldy damp smell). We only stayed one night and alerted staff when we left. I’d think that ...
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Hilton Cairns
Fantastic stay , great staff
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Crystalbrook Riley
very relax and staffs are friendly. Everything is near by and easy to walk around. Highly recommend to stay here.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Machans Beach
Holloways Beach
Beaches, restaurants and gardens are just a few things travellers enjoy about Holloways Beach. Check out Yorkeys Knob Beach or Holloways Beach while you're exploring the area.
Aeroglen
If you're spending some time in Aeroglen, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Skydive The Reef Cairns are top sights worth seeing.
Whitfield
While there might not be top attractions in Whitfield, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens.
Barron
Barron might not have many top sights, but Australian Armour and Artillery Museum and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Edge Hill
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Edge Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens or Mount Whitfield Conservation Park.
Cairns North
Pristine beaches and ample dining options are well-reviewed features of Cairns North. Make a stop by top sights like Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland while you're exploring the area.
Machans Beach Travel Guide
- Cairns Esplanade
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Palm Cove Beach
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Esplanade Lagoon
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Cairns Night Markets
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Clifton Beach
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Sugarworld Waterpark
- Crystal Cascades
- Cairns Golf Club
- James Cook University
- Skyrail Kuranda Cableway Station
- Muddy's Playground
