Smithfield Travel Guide
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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.
Activities
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise
Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets
Kuranda: Birdworld Entry Ticket
Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour
Our pick of the best Smithfield Hotel Deals
Hilton Cairns
Room was clean and reasonably up to date. Staff were courteous. 30 dollars per night parking for guests seems unreasonable.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Had a fabulous view from my balcony; fab housekeeping; breakfast was amazingly, fairly central especially to dive/reef boats. Great stay overall.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Crystalbrook Riley
Overall, enjoyable, but a bit too expensive. Particularly good breakfast buffet - but rather expensive. The breakfast buffet is quite similar but actually slightly better at Crystalbrook Bailey, where it's also significantly cheaper. Room had an okay view but was only a few floors up, so it was more ...
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Great as usual
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Courteous staff, ease of check in and out. Spotless room.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
The Benson Hotel
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Reviewed on 17 Dec 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 Moon River 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.
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- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Barron Falls Lookout
- Cable Ski Cairns
- Visit Aeroglen
- Visit Barron
- Visit Brinsmead
- Cairns Cable Ski
- Visit Cairns Central Business District
- Visit Cairns North
- Visit Caravonica
- Visit Clifton Beach
- Visit Edge Hill
- Visit Ellis Beach
- Visit Freshwater
- Visit Holloways Beach
- Visit Kamerunga
- Visit Kanimbla
- Visit Kewarra Beach
- Visit Machans Beach
- Visit Manoora
- Visit Manunda
- Visit Mooroobool
- Visit Palm Cove
- Visit Parramatta Park
- Visit Redlynch
- Visit Stratford
- Visit Trinity Beach
- Visit Trinity Park
- Visit Westcourt
- Visit Whitfield
- Visit Yorkeys Knob
- Cairns Holidays
- Cattana Wetlands
- Half Moon Bay Golf Course
- Kite Rite Australia
- Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets
- Visit Kuranda
- Visit Northern Beaches
- Palm Cove Holidays
- Rainforestation Nature Park
- Smithfield Mountain Bike Park Trail Head
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Visit Speewah
- Trinity Beach Holidays
- Trinity Park Holidays
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
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