Smithfield
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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

Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets

Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns

Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour

Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour

Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park: Culture & Wildlife Tour (R1)
Top hotels in Smithfield

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Loved the club lounge access and the room with marina views and huge balcony was great!!
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Hilton Cairns
Very nice hotel, on the waterfront. Good breakfast, easy to walk to the marina.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Needs to update the images on the website rooms and building is outdated
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
It was great!! Loved the room
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
It is great
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Overall amazing spot, very clean, very friendly helpful staff, delicious food and great range of drinks and cocktails Maybe a cheap shuttle bus to and from the resort for those who don't have cars. Maybe incorporate in the price or at a reasonable price. One stop into town, no other drop off point.uber ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
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.

