Smithfield Travel Guide

Cairns

A coastal town with dense forest, a mountain, and a large body of water.
A building with a red roof and a shop with colorful clothes outside.
A cable car system in a forested area.
A serene lake surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.
A multi-tiered waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by dense forest.

Stay near popular Smithfield attractions

A cable car over a lush green landscape with a river and distant mountains.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station

9.4/10 (1,715 reviews)
Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car.
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Things to do

Half-Day Green Island, Great Barrier Reef Cruise

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

£64
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise
relaxing at the deck of a ship in Australia

Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour

£144
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour
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Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour

£77
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour
passengers aboard amphibious DUKW drive through jungles in Cairns

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

£18
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class

Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets

£150
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets
Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

£16
per adult
Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise
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Top hotels in Smithfield

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St Cairns QLD
The price is £133 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£133
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Excellent stay, all amenities, accommodation, staff and hotel was excellent... Well done team."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street Cairns QLD
The price is £117 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
£117
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Room was spotless , staff were very friendly and parking easy"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
The price is £154 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£154
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
The Oceanfront Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns

3 out of 5
223-227 The Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is £90 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£90
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre are located ...
5.2/10 (47 reviews)
"Clean room, with basic furniture, kettle, bar fridge. Very good staff, polite a good manners."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

The Oceanfront Cairns
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD
The price is £114 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£114
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-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! (1,084 reviews)
"Was an enjoyable stay there"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD
The price is £86 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
£86
11 Sept - 12 Sept
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! (1,012 reviews)
"Lovely property, Clean and well set out - great poolside bar and Pizza restaurant. Well maintained gardens and lovely playgrounds for children."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
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Where to stay in Smithfield

Find the best Smithfield areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A beach lined with tall palm trees and a clear blue sky.

Palm Cove

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

A nighttime urban scene with a large tree, street lamps, and a multi-story building.

Cairns Central Business District

Cairns Central Business District is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina.

A coastal town with a beach, houses, and a hill with trees.

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.

A sunset over a calm pool with palm trees and a gazebo.

Cairns North

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Cairns North. A stop by Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland or Cairns Mudflats might round out your trip.

A beach with palm trees and turquoise water.

Clifton Beach

Clifton Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach while in the area.

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