Brinsmead Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
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.
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 Station
Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car.
Activities
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour
From Port Douglas: Kuranda via Scenic Rail or Skyrail Option
Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour
Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience
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Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
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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.
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.
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.
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- More holiday ideas
- Cairns Esplanade
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Cairns Central Shopping Centre
- Palm Cove Beach
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Esplanade Lagoon
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Cairns Night Markets
- Reef Hotel Casino
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Trinity Beach
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Clifton Beach
- Kuranda Koala Gardens
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Kewarra Beach
- Sugarworld Waterpark
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre
- Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets
- Fitzroy Island National Park
- Crystal Cascades
- Barron Gorge National Park
- Muddy's Playground
- Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
- Cairns Private Hospital
- Skyrail Kuranda Cableway Station
- Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome
- Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens