Smithfield Travel Guide
Cairns
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Popular places to visit
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.
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
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.
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
Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour
£78
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise
£138
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour
£145
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise
£63
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
£18
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets
£151
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Smithfield
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
The price is £139 per night from 15 May to 16 May
£139
15 May - 16 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Fabulous location but no longer lives up to the 5 star hotel it should be and still charges. Being local, I would not consider this hotel again. Not well maintained and a smell that would appear to be grotty carpets. Not impressed, very disappointed
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD
The price is £85 per night from 17 May to 18 May
£85
17 May - 18 May
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
The cafe area was a little grubby and the pidgeons were annoying.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St Cairns QLD
The price is £128 per night from 25 May to 26 May
£128
25 May - 26 May
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! (1,004 reviews)
Clean and great location separated by a small road from the esplanade. Staff was nice. Everything was satisfactory. The rooms are dated and worn out.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD
The price is £99 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
£99
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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! (1,039 reviews)
Cockroach in room
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hilton Cairns
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is £128 per night from 24 May to 25 May
£128
24 May - 25 May
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
The breakfast was comprehensive, fresh and delicious and the staff were hospitable, efficient and polite. My room was clean and comfortable plus had a lovely view over the adjacent marina, water and nearby forested hinterland.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
209-217 Abbott Street Cairns North QLD
The price is £104 per night from 24 May to 25 May
£104
24 May - 25 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
Great service. Clean rooms. Great view. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
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