Smithfield Travel Guide
Cairns





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Popular places to visit

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

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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do

Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets

Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns

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

Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour
Top hotels in Smithfield

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Terrific location, close to everything.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
My room smelt a little musty when I first entered. Once I turned the air conditioning off it was fine. Other than that the room was great.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
This is a very nice resort. The rooms are spacious and clean. The bed was a bit hard for me and gave me an achy back and hips in the morning. The staff is very friendly and helpful and the property is well maintained. The food I bought at the Thirsty Flamingo was very good as well. The resort is ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Comfortable stay for a stopover.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Hilton Cairns
Messaged requesting an early check, didn’t receive a reply or acknowledgement. Very uncomfortable mattress & pillows.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Nice stay, staff are very nice
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
