
McArthur Lookout
A lovely lookout at Mooroobool in Cairns with a 4.5 rating across 31 reviews.
Some links are affiliate links — if you book through them we may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you. It never affects our Spot Score or what we recommend.
Why it's worth checking out
McArthur Lookout sits at Mooroobool, in the Cairns North area of Cairns in Tropical North Queensland. With 31 reviews behind its 4.5 rating, it's a much-loved spot.
The appeal is lovely views over the region — a lookout with a beautiful outlook across the city, the surrounds and the tropical landscape, a genuine favourite for taking in the scenery, a photo or simply soaking up the setting near Cairns. It's a lovely, free outing.
Outdoor lookouts have changing conditions and seasonal considerations, so check current details before you go. Otherwise it's a free spot to enjoy whenever the weather's good — bring water, sun protection, comfortable shoes and your camera.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 08:00 – 20:00
- TuesdayToday
- 08:00 – 20:00
- Wednesday
- 08:00 – 20:00
- Thursday
- 08:00 – 20:00
- Friday
- 08:00 – 20:00
- Saturday
- 08:00 – 20:00
- Sunday
- 08:00 – 20:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 69
- Popularity
- 46
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
Nearby venues

Cairns Breadworks
Cairns Breadworks is a bakery in Port Douglas, Cairns. It holds a 4.0-star Google rating from 22 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 48/100.

Raintrees Tavern
$$Raintrees Tavern is a pub in Cairns North, Cairns. It holds a 3.9-star Google rating from 206 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 52/100.

Jackley's Bakehouse
Jackley's Bakehouse is a bakery in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 202 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.

Artview Gallery
Artview Gallery is a gallery in Edge Hill, Cairns. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 24 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 53/100.
More lookouts in Cairns

ABC Reef Safaris
ABC Reef Safaris is an attraction in Port Douglas, Cairns. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 1069 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 71/100.

Ocean Free & Ocean Freedom - Cairns Premier Great Barrier Reef & Island Tours
Ocean Free & Ocean Freedom - Cairns Premier Great Barrier Reef & Island Tours is an attraction in Edge Hill, Cairns. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 1453 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 70/100.

Wavelength Reef Cruises
Boat touring company for guided excursions out to the Great Barrier Reef.

Cairns Waterfalls
Cairns Waterfalls is an attraction in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 626 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 69/100.

