Title: Visit Brinsmead: Best of Brinsmead, Cairns Travel 2025 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca

  

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# Brinsmead

## Cairns

## Visit Brinsmead

Things to do

Hotels

Where to stay

[Cairns travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Cairns.dx553248635404168639)

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### Popular places to visit

![Cairns Esplanade featuring a pool, a luxury hotel or resort and swimming](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29323-Cairns-Esplanade.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Cairns Esplanade

4.5/5(62 reviews)

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

[](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Esplanade-Cairns-North.d6127785.Vacation-Attraction)

![Palm Cove Beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/495000/495146-palm-cove-beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Palm Cove Beach

4.5/5(33 reviews)

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.

[](https://expedia.ca/Palm-Cove-Beach-Palm-Cove.d6061139.Vacation-Attraction)

![Cairns Marlin Marina](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/40000/40308-Marlin-Marina.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Cairns Marlin Marina

4.5/5(25 reviews)

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

[](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Marlin-Marina-Cairns-Central-Business-District.d553248634340801489.Vacation-Attraction)

![Esplanade Lagoon which includes a hotel and a coastal town](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/40000/40191-Esplanade-Lagoon.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Esplanade Lagoon

4.5/5(29 reviews)

Relax after a day of sightseeing or cool down from the summer heat in this fresh-water lagoon, one of Cairns’ best city attractions.

[](https://expedia.ca/Esplanade-Lagoon-Cairns-Central-Business-District.d6160844.Vacation-Attraction)

![Cairns Night Markets](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/512000/512551-cairns-central-business-district.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Cairns Night Markets

4/5(36 reviews)

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.

[](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Night-Markets-Cairns-Central-Business-District.d553248621526972740.Vacation-Attraction)

![Skyrail Rainforest Cableway featuring rainforest and forest scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/40000/40274-Skyrail-Rainforest-Cableway.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station

4.5/5(40 reviews)

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

[](https://expedia.ca/Skyrail-Rainforest-Cableway-Station-Smithfield.d6061143.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Koala](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/734154/9dfb8f91-1cd4-46d0-9b34-4ebfeb64c308.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets

CA $36

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/kuranda-koala-gardens-and-birdworld-admission-tickets.a734154.activity-details)

![passengers aboard amphibious DUKW drive through jungles in Cairns](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/261247/5dd84a4d-bfd7-40ea-bf01-7abdfd1391ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

CA $30

per adult

**76%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/army-duck-tour-of-the-rainforest.a261247.activity-details)

![Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/809210/bcf9d7af-3723-4dfe-a966-f01769cd106f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

CA $193

per traveller

**92%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/quicksilver-great-barrier-reef-agincourt-reef-cruise.a809210.activity-details)

![Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/930546/b22d2fcc-8f6e-4bd5-bc68-fa78756ff068.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns

CA $97

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/fitzroy-island-transfers-and-tours-from-cairns.a930546.activity-details)

![Wildlife Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/749170/8da3bb75-e4f0-4f3b-9b63-ce4ecf4162f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park Ticket (BNP)

CA $64

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/kuranda-rainforestation-nature-park-ticket-bnp.a749170.activity-details)

![Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48808872/85bd16dd-e3b3-44a7-801c-3069aa02ef8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket

CA $18

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/cairns-koalas-and-creatures-entry-ticket.a48808872.activity-details)

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## Brinsmead Hotel Deals

![Tasman Holiday Parks-Cairns Cool Waters](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76210000/76209200/76209134/b5440009_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Tasman Holiday Parks-Cairns Cool Waters

2-14 Shale Street, Brinsmead, QLD

CA $110

CA $122 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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! (29 reviews)

"Cabin was the cleanest and not dated. Park facilities were excellent. Friendly staff. Would r highly recommend"

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F11%2F2025&endDate=10%2F11%2F2025&selected=76209134&PinnedHotelID=76209134&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=180146)

![Cairns Colonial Club Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84257/f46c662b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Cairns Colonial Club Resort

18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD

CA $98

CA $108 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! (1,012 reviews)

"Great place to stay!"

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F11%2F2025&endDate=05%2F11%2F2025&selected=84257&PinnedHotelID=84257&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=180146)

![Cairns Harbourside Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/615d0f29_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Cairns Harbourside Hotel

209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

CA $146

CA $160 total

Nov 14 - Nov 15

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! (1,028 reviews)

"Everything. Nice place for the money"

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F11%2F2025&endDate=15%2F11%2F2025&selected=23929&PinnedHotelID=23929&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=180146)

![Crystalbrook Flynn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45860000/45852800/45852781/ee002d15_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Crystalbrook Flynn

85 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD

CA $151

CA $166 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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! (991 reviews)

"Excellent hotel for a city break. Check-in was quick and efficient. Location is excellent, right in the middle of the city. Room was clean and modern. WiFi worked well. Comfortable beds. Spacious clean bathroom. Friendly staff. Light switches are a bit confusing to work out, but not a big deal. Overall, ..."

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F11%2F2025&endDate=10%2F11%2F2025&selected=45852781&PinnedHotelID=45852781&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=180146)

![Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16100/16032/d15de08f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD

CA $229

CA $252 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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! (1,007 reviews)

"I have stayed at this hotel a few times over the last ten years and every time has been wonderful. This visit was no exception. The hotel reception and other staff were so welcoming and helpful. Rowan the night duty manager was incredibly accommodating and we wanted to thank him personally for going ..."

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

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![Crystalbrook Bailey](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36690000/36685000/36684912/4db34287_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Crystalbrook Bailey

163 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD

CA $153

CA $168 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (887 reviews)

"This was a great hotel, location was perfect, amenities were great and the staff were always pleasant. Thanks for a wonderful stay!"

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

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### Other neighbourhoods around Brinsmead

![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/512000/512085-centenary-lakes-botanic-gardens.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### 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.

[](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Edge-Hill.dx6131758)

![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### 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.

[](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Whitfield.dx6268338)

![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Aeroglen

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

[](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Aeroglen.dx6003722)

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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.

[](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Barron.dx6209836)

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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.

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### 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.

[](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Cairns-North.dx6131529)

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