Brinsmead

Cairns

Popular places to visit

Cairns Esplanade which includes swimming, a luxury hotel or resort and a pool

Cairns Esplanade

Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.

Cairns Esplanade
Palm Cove Beach

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.

Palm Cove Beach
Cairns Marlin Marina

Cairns Marlin Marina

Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.

Cairns Marlin Marina
Esplanade Lagoon which includes a coastal town and a hotel

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.

Esplanade Lagoon
Cairns Night Markets

Cairns Night Markets

During your visit to Cairns, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Cairns Night Markets. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or seek out the local tours.

Cairns Night Markets
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway showing forests and rainforest

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station

Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station

Things to do

passengers aboard amphibious DUKW drive through jungles in Cairns

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

P1,243
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Seastar Luxury Outer Reef Tour

Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour

P10,132
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour
Reef Magic - Outer Great Barrier Reef Experience

Reef Magic - Outer Great Barrier Reef Experience

P12,044
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Reef Magic - Outer Great Barrier Reef Experience
Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket

Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket

P765
per adult
Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket
Green Island and Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise

Ocean Free 25 guest Great Barrier Reef & visit Green Island Tour

P10,667
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ocean Free 25 guest Great Barrier Reef & visit Green Island Tour
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

P8,010
per traveler
92% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
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Top hotels in Brinsmead

Tasman Holiday Parks-Cairns Cool Waters

Tasman Holiday Parks-Cairns Cool Waters

3 out of 5
2-14 Shale Street, Brinsmead, QLD
The price is P6,359 per night from Oct 8 to Oct 9
P6,359
P6,994 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (27 reviews)
"This was an easy overnight stay. Would be cramped for a longer stay with a family. Text messages received from office staff were frustrating as they were incorrect."

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

Tasman Holiday Parks-Cairns Cool Waters
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
The price is P4,105 per night from Nov 4 to Nov 5
P4,105
P4,516 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The whole place was pretty good thanks."

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
The price is P6,114 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
P6,114
P6,725 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Great hotel, friendly staff, good range of food for buffet breakfast and plenty of dinner options and drinks. Located close to the city centre and the attractions were all within 30 mins. Taxi to centre and lagoon etc range up to $15 depending on time of day. We would definately stay again."

Reviewed on Oct 2, 2025

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

5 out of 5
85 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is P7,236 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
P7,236
P7,959 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (985 reviews)
"The hotel is in the centre of Cairns explenade. The room is beautiful (level 12) Only the mattress its too soft, if someone has back issue or chronic pain, better let the staff know. For the rest 10/10 ."

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

Crystalbrook Flynn
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD
The price is P9,437 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
P9,437
P10,381 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"There is no better location to stay in Cairns everything was fabulous. This has been my 3rd visit from NSW in 18 months I look forward to staying again and wouldn't stay anywhere else when I visit Cairns."

Reviewed on Oct 2, 2025

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is P9,729 per night from Oct 10 to Oct 11
P9,729
P10,702 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent service, housekeeping, location, room size, balcony, bed, amenities, pool, buffet breakfast. As a very minor criticism, the rooms/bathrooms could be due an update, but otherwise the hotel is absolutely perfect and I would definitely re-visit!!"

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025

Hilton Cairns
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Other neighbourhoods around Brinsmead

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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.

Edge Hill
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Whitfield

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Whitfield and surrounding area, you can visit Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens.

Whitfield
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Aeroglen

If you're spending some time in Aeroglen, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Skydive The Reef Cairns are top sights worth seeing.

Aeroglen
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Barron

Though Barron might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Australian Armour and Artillery Museum and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station.

Barron
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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.

Manunda
Cairns Esplanade which includes a luxury hotel or resort, a pool and swimming

Cairns North

Beaches and abundant 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.

Cairns North

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