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No. 20 of Family-friendly Attractions in Australia

Rainforestation Nature Park

6.5

4.3/5

330 reviews

The Tropical Rainforest Park is located on the Kennedy Highway, only a 5-minute drive from the town of Kuranda and about half an hour from Cairns. It is one of the ancient and mysterious tropical rainforests in the world, a symbol of Kuranda, and a must-visit place in Cairns. 1. There is a fixed shuttle bus to and from the tropical rain forest park and the butterfly house every day. Drive to the rainforest park, opposite the visitor center and gift shop, you can sign up for various activities. Entering from the parking lot, you will first come to the wildlife park. The wildlife park is not far from the entrance, providing visitors with the opportunity to get in touch with cute animals. In addition to petting koalas, you can also feed kangaroos and take pictures with crocodiles. In the zoo is a saltwater crocodile that is more than 5 meters long. It has the title of "Devil Jack" because it killed 12 other small crocodiles in the park before. The built trail allows tourists to see his activities very clearly. 2. Near the Tropical Fruit Garden is Tropical Fruit Orchard. There are more than 40 kinds of tropical fruits. You can also taste fresh juice while learning knowledge! In the middle of the tropical fruit garden is the tropical supply station, which provides a variety of tropical juices, tropical fruit ice cream and snacks, allowing you to cool off in this hot tropical rainforest. 3. Amphibious vehicle Amphibious vehicle is a unique adventure rainforest experience, which is a unique project in the park. There are 12 military combat vehicles left over from World War II in the park, and the experience time is 45 minutes. This expedition has a dedicated guide explaining the flora and fauna of the rainforest, including Jurassic plants, fig trees, orchids, blue butterflies, chameleons and various birds. 4. Australian aboriginal performances In addition to this, there are also Australian aboriginal performances waiting for you. Professional Aboriginal guides will take you back in time in original costumes and gain insight into primitive life. Ancient culture tour, including half-hour dance performance and half-hour display of weapons and instruments. In the natural background of the tropical rainforest, the indigenous people play musical instruments, expressing their worship of nature incisively and vividly. They also imitate various animals, showing scenes of gathering and hunting. The professional demonstration and explanation of Huilibiao will also be included. The indigenous people use javelins to hunt animals, and you can also take pictures with them. Also, you can admire the drawing of pointillism or try face painting.

Kuranda · 4.2km from Smithfield

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No. 13 of Best Things to Do in Queensland

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

6.3

4.5/5

534 reviews

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is one of Cairns' most iconic rainforest experiences. The journey spans approximately 7.5 km, departing from Smithfield Terminal, passing through Red Peak and Barron Falls stations, and arriving at Kuranda Village. Guests can enjoy spectacular aerial views of the World Heritage-listed rainforest, with the opportunity to disembark at intermediate stations to walk, explore, and learn more about the rainforest ecosystem. This experience is suitable for families with children, seniors, couples, independent travelers, photography enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a relaxing way to experience Cairns' natural beauty. A popular option is to combine Skyrail with the Kuranda Scenic Railway for a full-day Kuranda experience, or simply enjoy a return Skyrail journey. Advance booking is recommended. Please note that the departure point is Smithfield Terminal (not Cairns city centre), and guests should arrange transport accordingly.

Smithfield · 1.9km from downtown

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Sunlover Reef Cruises

7.1

4.5/5

169 reviews

Everything you can experience at Moore Reef is beyond your imagination. The Sunlover Great Barrier Reef Cruise departs daily from Cairns Ferry Terminal to the new Moore Reef Offshore Platform, where you can discover and explore the unparalleled wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. On this offshore platform, you can spend a day participating in various interesting activities, as well as admiring the beautiful Great Barrier Reef from all angles. On this luxury offshore platform 40 kilometers from Cairns, you can explore the mysterious underwater world up close. Moore's Reef Platform is the world's premier marine experience platform, designed to accommodate visitors of all ages and abilities, allowing everyone to experience the magnificent Great Barrier Reef in comfort. Fitzroy Island, part of the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, is one of Cairns' most accessible tropical getaways. Just a short 45-minute boat ride from Cairns, this lush rainforest island is celebrated for its coral beaches, fringing reefs, and vibrant marine life. Unlike typical continential islands, many of Fitzroy's beaches are formed from crushed coral, built up over thousands of years. These remnants of ancient reefs were gradually reshaped and displaced by hundreds of tropical storms, creating the island's uniquely textured shores that embody its deep connection to the Great Barrier Reef's natural history.

Cairns · 13.9km from Smithfield

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No. 19 of Best Things to Do in Queensland

Kuranda Scenic Railway

6.1

4.6/5

100 reviews

It takes 100 minutes all the way through the rainforest area, passing through 15 artificial tunnels, to reach Kuranda. Kuranda is a must pass on the way to Atherdon Plateau. A retro train, you can watch waterfalls and forest landscapes along the way. Overview This volcanic highland region produces Australia's finest beef, milk and dairy products, and was the site of many strategic battles during World War II. There are many tour operators offering services here, ranging from full day rainforest safari trips to simple round-trip train trips, bus trips, train trips, cable car trips, and more. Take the Cairns to Kuranda route and visit local Aboriginal centres and wildlife parks. Many visitors travel to Kuranda by train and take the rainforest aerial cable car on the way back.

Kuranda · 5.7km from Smithfield

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Kuranda

5.8

4.4/5

201 reviews

Kuranda is a small town near Cairns, because it is very close to Cairns, it has become a day trip choice. In the 19th century, it used to be a summer resort for the upper class, and now a large number of tourists still come here by train or aerial cable car every day. 1. Overview of attractions: Although the town of Kuranda is small, it is located in the tropical rain forest with extremely beautiful scenery. The towering century-old trees, the cascading waterfalls, the trickling streams, the rare wild animals, and the fragrant and fragrant flowers on both sides of the road all give Kuranda a picture of a paradise-like beauty. . 2. Kuranda Tropical Rainforest Park: About 5 minutes' drive from Kuranda Town, located on the highway. The park offers three ways to play: ride through the rainforest and tropical fruit orchards in an exclusive amphibious amphibious vehicle; watch the Parmajiri Aboriginal dance show, watch how to throw boomerangs and archery, and play the didgeridoo; and See koalas, kangaroos, wombats and the murderous crocodile known as "Devil Jack". 3. There are shuttle buses at the entrance of the Butterfly House Tropical Rainforest Park every day to the Butterfly House not far away. The Butterfly House is located on 8RobVeiversDrive in the center of the town. There are more than 1,500 kinds of butterflies living in it. You can watch it in the internal incubation laboratory. See how the larvae of butterflies grow in response to changes in the environment, and when these larvae grow up, they can be placed in the open space to fly. Please wear bright clothes so that when you enter this room, there will be butterflies big and small around you. 4. Birdworld: BirdworldKuranda is also located on RobVeiversDrive, which is very close. The living environment of more than 80 kinds of birds is simulated here. You can see smart macaws, endangered cassowaries, noisy rainbow parrots, pink cockatoos, white cockatoos and so on. 5. Falls Lookout: The Falls Lookout (BarronFallsLookout) on BarronFalls Road, south of Kuranda, is a viewing point in North Queensland that receives thousands of tourists every day. 6. Kuranda Bazaar: When it comes to shopping, Kuranda has its own Bazaar. Kuranda Heritage Markets on Rob Veives Drive has been around for more than 20 years, from toys to opals, to the didgeridoo, an Aboriginal musical instrument, to jewellery and fashion, wallets, delicious snacks And beer, everything.

Kuranda · 6km from Smithfield

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No. 8 of Family-friendly Attractions in Queensland

Cairns Aquarium

6.2

4.5/5

238 reviews

Cairns Aquarium is a very new and regional aquarium in Australia. It has won two awards in the tourism industry. This is an ecological exhibition hall in the world that brings together the essence of the world's two natural heritages - the Great Barrier Reef and the tropical rain forest. The whole museum is divided into 10 North Queensland ecosystems and 71 habitats. You can enjoy more than 15,000 North Queensland characteristic creatures in the fully air-conditioned museum, many of which are rare and protected species. The aquarium is located in the heart of Cairns, adjacent to major hotels in the city, with convenient transportation.

Cairns · 13.1km from Smithfield

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No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Great Barrier Reef

Reef Magic

6.2

4.4/5

53 reviews

If you are looking for a day trip from Cairns to the Great Barrier Reef, then the Dream Reef cruise is a better choice. In order to give you a refined and comfortable Great Barrier Reef experience, the Dream Reef cruise is limited to no more than 200 people. The Dream Reef cruise ship has exclusive access to the outer barrier reef platform, which has clear water, colorful corals and a variety of marine life. The comfortable, stable and fast catamaran of the Dream Reef reduces the travel time, increases the time spent on the Great Barrier Reef to 5 hours, and provides a variety of marine entertainment activities suitable for all ages, allowing you to fully enjoy the wonderful time of Moore Great Barrier Reef!

Cairns · 13.8km from Smithfield

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No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Great Barrier Reef

Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises

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4.5/5

21 reviews

Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef is a popular tourist destination in Cairns. It only takes 45 minutes to take a cruise on the Big Cat to reach Green Island, a beautiful coral island on the Great Barrier Reef. It is a coral island surrounded by white sandy beaches, beautiful reefs and abundant marine life, and the island is covered with tropical rainforest vegetation. The Big Cat cruise ship has four voyages to Green Island every day, the full-day ferry departs at 9:00 and 11:00, and the half-day ferry departs at 9:00 and 1:00 pm. You can freely snorkel or swim in the crystal-clear waters of Green Island, you can also take a glass-bottom boat and a semi-submarine boat to visit the wonderful underwater world, you can also stroll along the tree-lined paths of the national park, or just lay leisurely. Enjoy the sun and white sand on the beach. If you want to learn more about the Great Barrier Reef, you can also book a snorkeling experience tour with Big Cat, aerobic snorkeling and no heavy equipment diving. Big Cat cruises have a range of options for families, couples, groups and charters. When you go to Green Island, you can freely start snorkeling from the beach. It doesn't matter if you can't swim, Big Cat has a semi-submarine on Green Island to take you to experience the beautiful underwater creatures.

Cairns · 13.8km from Smithfield

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No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Kuranda

Kuranda Koala Gardens

5.1

4.4/5

72 reviews

There are not only cute koalas living here, but also an open snake house, as well as freshwater crocodiles, kangaroos, wombats, lizards and other reptiles. In the Kuranda Kiwi Garden in the garden, dozens of ornamental birds from all over the world fly freely here. The Kiwi Garden aims to create a center where birds can be displayed in their natural environment, wandering waterfalls, ponds, bushes and tropical landscape aviaries in lush tropical gardens, observing birds in their natural habitat.

Kuranda · 6.3km from Smithfield

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No. 8 of Best Things to Do in Cairns

Barron River Rafting

4.8

4.7/5

7 reviews

If you're into adventure, rafting on the Barron River is a great option. The intensity of rafting on the Barron River is level 2-3. You need to wear a helmet and a life jacket throughout the rafting process. There are many large drops in the middle, which is very exciting. On both sides of the rafting river is the Barron Gorge National Park, all covered by tropical rainforest, very quiet and beautiful. While admiring the natural scenery, feel the thrill of the snow-white waves.

Caravonica · 4.5km from Smithfield

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Australia Kuranda Cable Car + Scenic Railway Half-Day Tour [Depart After Wake-Up with Transfers Included]

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Duration: 4.8 hrs

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[Limited-Time Special for Kids] Cairns Great Barrier Reef Sunlover Day Tour with Optional Helicopter Ride

4.9/5

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Duration: 7.7 hrs

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Cairns Paronella Park 1-day tour with Chinese/English guide, city pickup available, can be combined with airport transfer

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· 3 reviews· 60 booked

Duration: 5.7 hrs

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Mamu Tropical Skywalk: Entry Ticket

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Paronella Park: Entry Ticket

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Skip the Line: Cairns Museum Single Admission Ticket

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Cairns Audio Tour: Historic Landmarks

Duration: 1.5 hrs

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Entry Ticket at Historic Village Herberton

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· 13 reviews

Duration: 3–8 hrs

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Australia Kuranda + Cable Car + Train + Rainforest Park Tour [Including Hotel Transfer]

5.0/5

· 1 review

Duration: 7.5 hrs

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Australia Kuranda Scenic Cable Car + Railway Day Tour [Including Transfers/Multiple Departure Points]

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Duration: 6.3 hrs

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Australia Kuranda + Cable Car + Train + Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Tour [Including Hotel Transfer]

Duration: 7.3 hrs

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Classic Kuranda by Skyrail, Train, Rainforestation & Lunch (CKB)

4.6/5

· 29 reviews

Duration: 10 hrs

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Self-Drive Kuranda Experience: Skyrail Rainforest Cableway & Scenic Rail

Duration: 3 hrs

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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway & Kuranda Scenic Railway: Skyrail Up + Train Down

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Cairns: Cattana Wetlands, Barron Falls & Kuranda Railway

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Barron Falls & Cattana Wetlands: from Cairns + Cableway or Scenic Railway Ride

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Cairns tank and armor museum tour in Australia [Tiger & Panther tanks + FURY prototype]

Duration: 3 hrs

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Cairns Rainforest Adventure - Optional Bungee/Swing/Rooftop Bungee Half-Day Tour

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N. Queensland: Kuranda Rainforest Full-Day Tour

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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Round-Trip Experience

4.6/5

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Duration: 4 hrs

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What travellers say about Smithfield

Anonymous user16 June 2026

4.0

The most impressive attraction to us is Army Duck Tour. The ranger was funny and knowledgeable. He introduced different plants and habitats in the rainforest. In addition, there were a few koala, wallabies and wildlife to see. Quite an interesting place to play a half day visit.

Rainforestation Nature Park

_TI***y16 October 2025

4.0

The scene was definitely beautiful, we took the cableway around 3PM and was not too hot. Gaby was amazing, we originally purchased the wrong time and wrong departure location. She was able to help us make it right. We also missed our original booked time but the staffs allowed us to get on. Everyone is so nice here 😊

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Anonymous user15 October 2026

4.0

There are staff members who speak Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean. There are many Chinese staff members, so communication is not a problem. The sea is very beautiful, and the itinerary is well-planned, making it a great day trip!

Sunlover Reef Cruises

Anonymous user10 August 2026

4.0

Nice experience seeing rainforest and waterfall although it’s not closeup. In contrast, we have seen much better sceneries on trains. Nonetheless good experience if you haven’t done it before.

Kuranda Scenic Railway

旅あんつ31 October 2022

4.0

Looking around, the village is full of nature, and the journey from Cairns to the village was amazing!!! 🌿 However, it was very hot at the end of October, so ice cream was a must🤣

Kuranda

Anonymous user8 April 2026

5.0

The experience was excellent, and my child loved it. It wasn't crowded, so everyone could easily see everything. The Great Barrier Reef has a lot of marine life. There were guided tours every half hour starting at 10 am, covering different areas as we walked and observed. We learned a lot in just two hours, and my child thoroughly enjoyed it! 👍

Cairns Aquarium

南土643 November 2026

5.0

The Great Barrier Reef is well worth a visit, but the boat trip is long and bumpy, so people prone to motion sickness should be cautious. Even after taking seasickness medication, I still vomited violently, and it took more than an hour to climb to the diving platform.

Reef Magic

Anonymous user29 April 2026

4.0

Overall, it was pretty good. The service was excellent; for those prone to seasickness, they provided bags, tissues, and ice. The environment has been severely damaged; the coral bleaching is quite bad, and there are no red corals left. Green Island is still quite beautiful. We were on a glass-bottom boat, so the view was a bit limited compared to a semi-submarine.

Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises

Miranda-zm28 June 2023

5.0

Cairns DAY1⃣️ The little kangaroos in Kuranda Rainforest are so cute There are also beautiful big fluttering moths🦋 There is a burger restaurant that is really delicious but I forgot what it is called🍔

Kuranda Koala Gardens

部长大人好5 October 2019

5.0

The most fun rafting, no doubt about it. The journey lasted more than four hours, and it was exciting and combined with team spirit. Although it was tiring and sunny, the experience was absolutely invincible and it is a must-do rafting in life.

Barron River Rafting

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What are the must-do things in Smithfield?

Don't miss these attractions in Smithfield: Rainforestation Nature Park, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, and Sunlover Reef Cruises. If you like Culture & history, try Australia Kuranda Cable Car + Scenic Railway Half-Day Tour [Depart After Wake-Up with Transfers Included]. If you enjoy Outdoor & sports, try Australia Kuranda + Cable Car + Train + Rainforest Park Tour [Including Hotel Transfer].

What are the recommended tours and excursions in Smithfield?

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Cairns tank and armor museum tour in Australia [Tiger & Panther tanks + FURY prototype], Cairns Rainforest Adventure - Optional Bungee/Swing/Rooftop Bungee Half-Day Tour, and N. Queensland: Kuranda Rainforest Full-Day Tour. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

What's the typical cost of day tours and activities in Smithfield?

As of 8 November 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Smithfield is around PLN 301.24 – PLN 828.32. Rates vary by duration, group size, transport, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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Things to do in Smithfield

Explore top experiences

Top 10 attractions in Smithfield

Rainforestation Nature Park

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Sunlover Reef Cruises

Kuranda Scenic Railway

Kuranda

Cairns Aquarium

Reef Magic

Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises

Kuranda Koala Gardens

Barron River Rafting

Experiences you can't miss in Smithfield

Featured Culture & history in Smithfield

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Free things to do in Smithfield

Kuranda

Cairns Botanic Gardens

Barron Falls

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Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

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Green Island

What travellers say about Smithfield

Rainforestation Nature Park

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Sunlover Reef Cruises

Kuranda Scenic Railway

Kuranda

Cairns Aquarium

Reef Magic

Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises

Kuranda Koala Gardens

Barron River Rafting

Trip Moments in Smithfield

Australia | Head to the Southern Hemisphere in autumn for a 25°C spring.

7-Day Australia Autumn Travel Guide: A Worry-Free Itinerary

🇦🇺 Cairns, Australia: Discover the Great Barrier Reef and Tropical Paradise 🐠🌴

Popular cities near Smithfield

Cairns

Surfers Paradise

Sydney

Brisbane

Katoomba

Whitsunday Islands

Moreton Island

Frequently asked questions

What are the must-do things in Smithfield?

What are the recommended tours and excursions in Smithfield?

What's the typical cost of day tours and activities in Smithfield?

How can I contact Trip.com customer support?

Can I change or cancel my booking?

How can I get discounted prices?