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
Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets
Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket
Kuranda: Birdworld Entry Ticket
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Top hotels in Smithfield
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
We did not avail ourselves of breakfast so unable to comment . Overall our experience was very positive. Family friendly & well organised, great service, great food & friendly helpful staff. We loved our stay & would happily recommend it to others
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Room was spotless. Staff was very friendly and helpful. They even had a plug converter I qas able to borrow during my stay. My set didn't have an Auatralian plug.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
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Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Hilton Cairns
Fantastic stay , great staff
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Crystalbrook Flynn
Great service came back to a tidy room fresh towels and made bed
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Crystalbrook Riley
The staff was great and the property was beautiful!
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Smithfield
Trinity Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Trinity Park and surrounding area, you can visit Half Moon Bay Golf Course and Trinity Beach.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
