Brinsmead Travel Guide
Cairns
Popular places to visit
Cairns Esplanade
Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.
Cairns Central Shopping Centre
During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, you can do some window-shopping at Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.
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.
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.
Cairns Marlin Marina
Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.
Cairns Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Cairns Convention Centre during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.
Top hotels in Brinsmead
Tasman Holiday Parks-Cairns Cool Waters
Location was great, close to everything importent. We will recomend it to anyone and will go back ourselves anytime.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Very helpful staff .. clean and comfortable room .. breakfast was amazing .. great location!
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Neerds upgrading
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Nice breakfast lovely staff great communal areas, bathroom a bit dated but functional and large rooms very comfy bed
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hilton Cairns
Our room wasn’t cleaned properly on the second day of our stay. The rooms are very small and crammed. Water view from the balcony is very nice.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
The room was clean. Staff was friendly and helpful but for how much the room was I expected a blow dryer that was disappointing but luckily the view was fabulous
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Brinsmead
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.
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.
Aeroglen
If you're spending some time in Aeroglen, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Skydive The Reef Cairns are top sights worth seeing.
Manunda
Shopping, gardens and spas are some highlights of Manunda. You might stop by Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland or Tanks Arts Centre while you're in the area.
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.
Westcourt
You'll enjoy the casinos and shopping in Westcourt. You might want to make time for a stop at DFO Cairns or Cazalys Cairns.
