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Cairns

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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway featuring forest scenes, a gondola and rainforest
Cairns featuring a pond and a park
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway which includes landscape views and a cascade

Popular places to visit

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway featuring rainforest and forest scenes

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
Australian Armour and Artillery Museum

Australian Armour and Artillery Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Australian Armour and Artillery Museum during your travels in Cairns. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
Cattana Wetlands

Cattana Wetlands

Enjoy the spectacular coral reefs and explore Cattana Wetlands, a lovely green space in Cairns. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

Cattana Wetlands

Smithfield Shopping Centre

During your visit to Cairns, you can do some window-shopping at Smithfield Shopping Centre. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

Smithfield Shopping Centre

James Cook University

Walk around the campus at James Cook University during your stay in Cairns. Amble around the area's beaches or experience its museums.

James Cook University

Smithfield Mountain Bike Park Trail Head

You can take time to visit Smithfield Mountain Bike Park Trail Head during your travels to Cairns. Discover the area's museums and shops.

Smithfield Mountain Bike Park Trail Head

Things to do

Couple snorkeling among abundant coral reefs and marine species at the Green Island Reef in Cairns

Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Rp1.165.791
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Half-Day Green Island, Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Rp1.283.439
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Dancers performing at the Rainforestation Nature Park in Australia

Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park: ,Culture & Wildlife Tour (R1)

Rp1.283.439
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park: ,Culture & Wildlife Tour (R1)
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns

Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns

Rp1.123.009
per adult
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns
Fitzroy Island Day Trip 11am to 5pm Ferry INC Snorkel Equipment

Fitzroy Island Day Trip 11am to 5pm Ferry INC Snorkel Equipment

Rp1.379.697
per adult
Fitzroy Island Day Trip 11am to 5pm Ferry INC Snorkel Equipment
QuickCoast passing Purtaboi Island enroute to Dunk Island and Brammo Bay

Cairns: Explore & Hike Dunk Island - Full Day Tour

Rp1.700.557
per adult
Cairns: Explore & Hike Dunk Island - Full Day Tour
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Top hotels in Smithfield

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
The price is Rp1.297.254 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
Rp1.297.254
Rp1.426.979 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"The cafe and restaurant was a bonus."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.612.067 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp2.612.067
Rp2.873.327 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,007 reviews)
"location"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Hilton Cairns
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
The price is Rp1.896.395 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp1.896.395
Rp2.086.035 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"We came back for a second night after 5 days travelling North. We were disappointed with our first room in terms of bed and some maintenance issues. I let staff know and found our recent room outstanding. Our 3 rating with the first stay is now a 5. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

4.5 out of 5
122 Lake St, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.766.578 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp2.766.578
Rp3.043.236 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (709 reviews)
"The staff were all friendly and attentive. The food at the pool bar was excellent."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley

5 out of 5
131-141 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is Rp3.577.147 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
Rp3.577.147
Rp3.934.862 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay and only a short walk to the Cairns CBD and Marina area. Property in excellent condition with a great pool area. Staff are very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Crystalbrook Riley
Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Amazing place right by all the Cairns action! We had a nice room that was very spacious and great views!"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Smithfield

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Yorkeys Knob

Yorkeys Knob is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yorkeys Knob Beach and Half Moon Bay Golf Course.

Yorkeys Knob
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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.

Barron
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Kamerunga

While visiting Kamerunga, you might make a stop by sights like Barron Gorge National Park and Kamerunga Conservation Park.

Kamerunga
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Kewarra Beach

Unique features of Kewarra Beach include the beaches and golf courses. Make a stop by Kewarra Beach or Kuranda National Park while you're exploring the area.

Kewarra Beach
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Holloways Beach

Beaches, restaurants and gardens are just a few things travellers enjoy about Holloways Beach. Check out Yorkeys Knob Beach or Holloways Beach while you're exploring the area.

Holloways Beach
Trinity Beach showing tropical scenes, a sandy beach and surfing

Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.

Trinity Beach

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