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 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 Tropical North Waterfront, 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
Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car.
Top hotels in Brinsmead
Tasman Holiday Parks-Cairns Cool Waters
Always good there! So clean and quiet. Great wifi.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Food and beverage service appalling but love the resort overall
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hilton Cairns
The hotel’s onsite restaurant was closed, which initially left us in a difficult situation. However, the staff kindly confirmed the chef’s availability and arranged for us to enjoy the dishes we wanted at another restaurant’s table. I was truly impressed by the hotel’s hospitality.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Very helpful and friendly staff, clean, good price, great location.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Nice place to stay , good location if you need a boat out to the reef, easy walk to shops and places to eat.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Crystalbrook Riley
Very convenient for our stay in hospital
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Brinsmead
Edge Hill
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Edge Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Cairns Botanic Gardens or Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens.
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 Cairns Botanic Gardens.
Aeroglen
If you're spending some time in Aeroglen, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Skydive The Reef Cairns are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Manunda
Shopping, gardens and spas are some highlights of Manunda. You might stop by Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland or Cairns Performing 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.
Brinsmead Travel Guide
- Cairns Esplanade
- Cairns Central Shopping Centre
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Palm Cove Beach
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Cairns Night Markets
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Clifton Beach
- Rainforestation Nature Park
- Muddy's Playground
- Crystal Cascades
- Barron Gorge National Park
