Title: Smithfield Travel Guide: Best of Smithfield, Cairns Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Smithfield](https://expedia.co.uk/Smithfield-Cairns-Hotels.0-n6209824-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Cairns](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Cairns.d553248635404168639.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Cairns](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Cairns.d553248635404168639.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Smithfield Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Smithfield.d6209824.Car-Hire-Guide)[Smithfield Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Smithfield.d6209824.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Smithfield Travel Guide ## Cairns ![Smithfield](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061143/ea5b8af8-662c-4964-a3f5-1a4f38339618.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Smithfield](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6209824/73784b6d-36e0-4b11-a9f3-b587611c264b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Smithfield](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061143/5c77dfc5-9b48-4ab6-8799-acdc01251bb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Smithfield](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6209824/c82c5448-e3e9-4929-92e6-91558a6722f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Smithfield](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061143/1f4ba3fe-c9b7-4d5b-ad9f-2d9bca709f57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Smithfield Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Cairns travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns.dx553248635404168639) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061143/3cd756f6-6a27-46bd-9003-987a2c5fb5e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station 4.5/5(67 reviews) Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Skyrail-Rainforest-Cableway-Station-Smithfield.d6061143.Attraction) ![Australian Armour and Artillery Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562249714/10d06209-37c4-4621-b446-4b038d545026.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Australian-Armour-And-Artillery-Museum-Smithfield.d553248621562249714.Attraction) ![Cattana Wetlands](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6209824/31b4026b-ea52-4094-82a4-31585a6af2bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cattana-Wetlands-Smithfield.d6324187.Attraction) #### Smithfield Shopping Centre 4.5/5(15 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Smithfield-Shopping-Centre-Smithfield.d553248634006170517.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/James-Cook-University-Cairns.d650106873837707264.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Smithfield-Mountain-Bike-Park-Trail-Head-Smithfield.d635073279060983808.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Couple snorkeling among abundant coral reefs and marine species at the Green Island Reef in Cairns ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/184517/f5767318-deaf-4e2d-823e-1896914bc386.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise £52 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/big-cat-green-island-great-barrier-reef-cruise.a184517.activity-details) ![Paronella Park and Mamu Tropical Skywalk Ticket Combo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5082348/f1865926-8be9-472f-b561-fc27d92a3aae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Paronella Park and Mamu Tropical Skywalk Ticket Combo £44 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/paronella-park-and-mamu-tropical-skywalk-ticket-combo.a5082348.activity-details) ![Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/730507/c7e21924-c616-42aa-b7d3-b9a898eb0d5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise £134 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ocean-freedom-great-barrier-reef-luxury-snorkel-and-dive-cruise.a730507.activity-details) ![relaxing at the deck of a ship in Australia](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/426730/0ffdabbf-a06e-4503-8177-bf31dfb56b12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour £140 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-outer-great-barrier-reef-cruise-snorkeling-tour.a426730.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 £11 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cairns-koalas-and-creatures-entry-ticket.a48808872.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 £17 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/army-duck-tour-of-the-rainforest.a261247.activity-details) [See all activities in Cairns](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Cairns.d553248635404168639.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Smithfield ![Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16100/16032/c088688e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD £114 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews) Very nice hotel. Great location, right at the seaside, next to the reef terminal, and close to the night market. Also friendly staff. Had a wonderful stay. Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=16032&PinnedHotelID=16032&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6209824) ![Hilton Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1300/1233/7475abd3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Cairns 34 Esplanade Cairns QLD £109 19 Apr - 20 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews) Breakfast was pretty good and hotel was a 4 stars at best Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=1233&PinnedHotelID=1233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6209824) ![DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7600/7566/e33d8543_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns 121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St Cairns QLD £93 17 Apr - 18 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Great walking location for restaurants and shopping. Nice quite room. Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F04%2F2026&endDate=18%2F04%2F2026&selected=7566&PinnedHotelID=7566&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6209824) ![Cairns Colonial Club Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84257/5fdef7e5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cairns Colonial Club Resort 18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD £72 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this 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 their reviews. ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=84257&PinnedHotelID=84257&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6209824) ![Cairns Harbourside Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/8d881048_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cairns Harbourside Hotel 209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD £88 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews) The were two curtain tracks in the first room we stayed at, but only one fabric curtain. This was not a problem on the first night (although it is nice when curtain tracks overlap so there is not a gap where the curtains meet). On the second night, it was a problem as several very bright bursts of ... Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=23929&PinnedHotelID=23929&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6209824) ![Crystalbrook Flynn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45860000/45852800/45852781/f9ac7922_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crystalbrook Flynn 68/72 Abbott St Cairns QLD £110 19 Apr - 20 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Nice luxury feel for a decent price! Area is very walkable & there are PLENTY of eating options near by. Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=45852781&PinnedHotelID=45852781&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6209824) [See all 1,355 properties in Smithfield](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6209824) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Smithfield hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6209824&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[27 Mar - 28 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6209824&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6209824&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29)[28 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6209824&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6209824&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6209824&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Smithfield ![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) ### 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 Moon River Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Trinity-Park.dx6131520) ![Yorkeys Knob](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047619/68758683-7101-43f8-bc20-58667e10ae8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Yorkeys Knob Yorkeys Knob is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Half Moon Bay Golf Course and Yorkeys Knob Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Yorkeys-Knob.dx6047619) ![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) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Barron.dx6209836) ![Kewarra Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047616/43214c39-e67b-449c-9a86-797396c71d3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Kewarra-Beach.dx6047616) ![Rainbow at Holloways beach, Cairns, Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180147/341bbf1c-dc57-4e0a-a11f-d4cfa5d1e688.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Holloways-Beach.dx180147) ![Trinity Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/12091/18cfccf6-39c1-49ec-9bce-15a058949af1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Trinity-Beach.dx12091) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Smithfield Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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