Brinsmead Travel Guide
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
Enjoy a stunning bird’s eye view of this World Heritage landscape as you glide above the rainforest canopy.
Activities
Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour
Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour
Small Group Kuranda Tour via Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Rainforestation Tour
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour
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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 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.
Barron
Barron might not have many top sights, but Australian Armour and Artillery Museum and Skyway Rainforest Cableway 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 or Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens while you're in the area.
Cairns North
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Cairns North. A stop by Cairns Esplanade or Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland might round out your trip.
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.
- Cairns Esplanade
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Palm Cove Beach
- Esplanade Lagoon
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Cairns Night Markets
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Clifton Beach
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Sugarworld Waterpark
- Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre
- Barron Gorge National Park
- Crystal Cascades
- Clifton Village Shopping Centre
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Muddy's Playground