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Smithfield Shopping Centre

Shopping and Markets

Smithfield Shopping Centre

Home to Coles, Woolworths, Kmart, Event Cinemas, Dan Murphy's, Petbarn, the Smithfield Tavern, plus over 100 specialty and service retailers, Smithfield Shopping Centre is conveniently located in the heart of the Northern Beaches of Cairns, and is 15 kilometres north of Cairns International Airport. It lies at the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Atherton Tablelands and Port Douglas. With a proud history of being a community hub, Smithfield offers shoppers access to fresh food, fashion and a focus on everyday needs in a convenient setting. Smithfield is now home to a six screen Event Cinemas which is the ultimate experience for movie-goers plus the all new Casual Dining Precinct with family friendly casual dining restaurants including: Burger Urge, Burrito Bar, Rise and Bake Creperie and Lone Star Rib House.

Smithfield QLD

0.8 km away

Cairns Aqua Park

Amusement and Theme Parks

Cairns Wake Park and Aqua Park

Cairns Wake Park offers a unique watersport experience for the adventure seeker. A man-made freshwater lake offers wakeboarding, kneeboarding, and waterskiing for beginners through to advanced riders. An open view terrace and deck area with chairs and tables, a cafe with great burgers, coffee, drinks or even a beer, invite you to relax and let the day go by. Cairns Aqua Park provides fun for the individual or the whole family. An inflatable playground ideal for anyone wanting to get wet and get active! Great for birthdays, team bonding and group bookings. A beach with umbrellas, barbecue areas and a small swimming lagoon for their youngest visitors contribute to the inviting atmosphere. Stay for an hour or the whole day - you'll love it! Located at the bottom of the Kuranda Range, situated next to Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Cairns Wake Park and Aqua Park is easily accessible by car or local transport. The cable park is on the main route to the Northern Beaches and Port Douglas. Cairns Wake Park - "Anyone can do it - Everybody is doing it".

Smithfield QLD

1.6 km away

Glide gently into Barron Falls Station where you’ll leave your gondola to experience amazing views — Image credit: Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Amusement and Theme Parks

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Enjoy a unique perspective of Australia's World Heritage-listed tropical rainforest, glide above the canopy before descending to explore. Learn about ancient plants and animals that existed before dinosaurs roamed the earth, whose descendants can still be seen in the rainforest today. Complimentary Ranger guided boardwalk tours, the immersive Rainforest Discovery Zone, engaging interpretive signage and scenic lookouts at Red Peak help you unlock the secrets of this mystical landscape. Marvel at the iconic Barron Gorge and Falls from The Edge Lookout at Barron Falls / Dindin. Discover the World's Oldest Rainforest Story, a collaboration between Buda:dji, the Djabugay people and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Hear the dreamtime stories of the Djabuganydji bama, Traditional Custodians of this land, in the multilingual Skyrail Audio Guide App. Get the most out of your experience with in-gondola commentary and more. Just 15 minutes from Cairns, there is free parking for self-drivers including RV's, and electric vehicle charging bays. Bus transfers available from selected Cairns City locations. Skyrail is universally accessible for people of all ages and abilities. Pre-planned preventative maintenance dates are listed on the visitor information tab of the official Skyrail website. *Important Note: From Wednesday 19 August, they're offering a modified Kuranda to Barron Falls Loop Experience only, available until Sunday 25 October. Opening 5 days per week, from Wednesday to Sunday (closed Monday and Tuesday).

Smithfield QLD

2.0 km away

The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum — Image credit: The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum

The Australian Armour and Artillery Museum are dedicated to collecting, preserving, restoring, and displaying armoured vehicles and artillery from the 1800s to the present day. Their collection includes armoured vehicles and artillery from both world wars, with a particular focus on WWII. Currently, their collection consists of over 230 armoured vehicles and artillery pieces, many of which will not be found anywhere else in Australia. The Australian Armour and Artillery Museum are constantly on the lookout for additional pieces of equipment that will make the museum a richer experience for those visiting. The Australian Armour and Artillery Museum opened to the public in 2014 and has tripled in size since then. The museum is privately owned and is the largest museum of its kind in the southern hemisphere.

Smithfield QLD

2.2 km away

Enjoy boomerang throwing with Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience at Rainforestation Nature Park

Parks and Gardens

Rainforestation Nature Park

Locally owned and operated by the Woodward family since 1976, the award-winning Rainforestation Nature Park is set amid World Heritage Tropical Rainforest, located only 30 minutes from Cairns and ten minutes from Kuranda Village. Board an amphibious World War II Army Duck for a unique rainforest tour on land and water, while your driver identifies and introduces fascinating plants and wildlife. Then check out the Tropical Fruit Orchard, with over 40 different species of exotic tropical fruits. Connect with local Indigenous culture in the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience. Watch the traditional dance performance in our Rainforest Amphitheatre and join the Dreamtime Walk to learn about hunting with spears and boomerangs, and how to play the didgeridoo. Enhance your Indigenous experience with the Pamagirri Rainforest Walkabout, an intimate and interactive look into Indigenous cultures that takes you into the Rainforest. Featuring wildlife presentations throughout the day, the Koala and Wildlife Park gives you the opportunity to hand feed kangaroos and wallabies and see the best of this region’s unique wildlife including Lumholtz’s Tree Kangaroo, Southern Cassowary, Saltwater Crocodiles, Tasmanian Devils, Dingoes, and a Wombat. Wildlife photos are also available. Offering everything from barista coffees to fresh juices and tropical fruit ice creams, the fully licensed Treehouse Café is also a great choice for lunch, serving the Aussie BBQ Lunch daily.

Kuranda QLD

3.5 km away

Din Din Barron Falls lookout, Barron Gorge National Park — Image credit: Qld Govt

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Barron Gorge National Park

Rugged rainforest-clad mountains and gorges, tumbling waterfalls, varied wildlife, easy access and a fascinating history make Barron Gorge National Park one of Queensland's most popular parks. The park extends from the coastal lowlands (Lake Placid) to the elevated regions of the Atherton Tableland (near Kuranda), and lies within the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. The Barron River dominates the park. Rising from the rainforests of Mount Hypipamee, the river winds 60 kilometres across the Atherton Tableland and enters the deeply-incised Barron Gorge, where it falls 250 metres onto the coastal lowlands before flowing into the Coral Sea. Barron Falls is best viewed from the Din Din Barron Falls lookout near Kuranda. The park is part of the traditional lands of the Djabuganydji Bama (local Aboriginal people) who maintain a close spiritual connection with this country. Their historic walking trails now form sections of an extensive network of walking tracks throughout the park. Visit the upper sections of this park to view the scenic Barron Falls and stroll along an elevated walkway through the rainforest. Set out on one of the half or full-day walks on the extensive network of walking trails throughout the park.

Kuranda QLD

5.7 km away

Stoney Creek Cairns

National Parks and Reserves

Stoney Creek

Stoney Creek is located in Barron Gorge National Park in Cairns. To get there, drive to Kamerunga and turn off onto Stoney Creek Road from Cairns Western Arterial Road just before the Barron River, Kamerunga Bridge. Follow the road through the valley to the Stoney Creek car park at the end. From the car park, it’s a short walk to the creek where you will find a small footbridge. You can swim below the bridge or cross over and follow a track that runs parallel to the creek to discover many private swimming holes. After approximately 20 to 25 minutes, you will reach the Old Weir Falls. From Stoney Creek, you can also take the Douglas Track up to Glacier Rock with the option to continue onto Speewah on the Atherton Tablelands. The trailhead starts to the right just after you’ve crossed the footbridge. With its diverse wilderness and abundant national parks, Tropical North Queensland is home to many beautiful waterfalls and swimming holes. It’s important to always follow the advice from Queensland Parks and never venture into out of bounds areas, flooded waters or dangerous areas to prevent serious injury or death.

Barron Gorge QLD

5.8 km away

We Love Kuranda — Image credit: Zaphire

Shopping and Markets

Zaphire

Nestled amongst Lush Rainforest on the top of the mountains is the quaint village of Kuranda. Their unique store Zaphire full of eclectic treasures is a short walk from both the Historic Kuranda train station and Award winning Skyrail experience. Enjoy a memorable shopping experience with their friendly and helpful local staff with offerings for the whole family, young and old. Their colourful and exclusive range encompasses Women, Mens and Kids clothing. They also have homewares, hats, jewellery, accessories and much more. You are sure to find a memorable keepsake from a fun day enjoying all the township has to offer. Great for interesting and unusual gifts for the loved ones back home.

Kuranda QLD

6.1 km away

ceti bathshop frontage — Image credit: ceti

Shopping and Markets

ceti bath shop

ceti’s bath shop is a local business in Kuranda. They specialize in their own brand of natural bath and skincare products. Everything is handmade with love and care, with original recipes developed over the past 25 years. The products – such as vegetable oil soap, bath salts, body scrub, face masks, lotions and more – are made using premium ingredients, making them gentle on your skin and for the environment. ceti products will make you feel beautiful and pampered every day.

Kuranda QLD

6.1 km away

Art of ION Shop / Gallery - a section! — Image credit: Imogen O'Neil

Shopping and Markets

Art of ION

Art of ION is a boutique gallery and retail space in Kuranda showcasing the original artworks and creative expressions of Imogen O'Neil. The shop features a distinctive collection of paintings, prints, quality wearable art, home decor and curated pieces inspired by native Australian wildlife, nature, energy and conscious living. Visitors can explore unique, art-driven gifts and keepsakes that are borne of local talent and not mass-produced, in a beautiful rainforest setting. Art of ION offers an intimate opportunity to experience the artist's work and take home something truly meaningful from Kuranda.

Kuranda QLD

6.2 km away

Arts Cooperative — Image credit: C Harvey

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Kuranda Arts Co-op

Kuranda Arts Co-op Limited is a not-for-profit organisation showcasing a wide variety of quality local artwork in many mediums from its members. In 2021, the Arts Co-operative moved to a new location in the old Kuranda RSL building, and continues to promote local artists through networking, exhibitions and workshops. The Kuranda Arts Co-operative had its beginnings in 1996 when a small group of experienced artists and craftspeople joined together in the Kuranda markets to support each other in the sale of their work. The following year saw the opportunity to take up a large retail space in the main street, where work could be displayed in a gallery setting that more befitted the quality of the work than a market setting. This necessitated the formation of a more formalised legal entity and so the Kuranda Arts Co-operative Ltd came into being. Over the past 25 years there have been many successes including major exhibitions at the Cairns Regional Gallery, Hobart University Visual Arts Department, facilitating displays for members work at the Sydney Gift Fair, being represented in trade displays for Tourism Qld and Tourism Australia in Singapore, major exhibitions at the Tableland Regional Gallery and numerous workshops on marketing and professional development. The Kuranda Arts Co-operative continues to operate as a support network for both fine art and craft artists.

Kuranda QLD

6.2 km away

Didi La Baÿsse Art Studio & Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Didi La Baysse Art Studio & Gallery

Didi La Baÿsse Art Studio & Gallery is a beautifully presented and delightful working studio with original paintings and unique 'Objets d'art' created on location by flamboyant Kuranda artist Didi La Baÿsse. Meet the artist, art studio combined art gallery where you can admire and purchased original paintings directly from the artist - Didi La Baÿsse Art Studio & Gallery is the perfect place for you. The gallery also features 'Haute Couture' from Leah Kelly by Design, artworks from local artisans. If you are looking for a unique souvenir, Australian Made gift or anything special, Didi's Art Studio and Gallery is a must see! Come in and enjoy.

Kuranda QLD

6.3 km away

Barron Falls (Din Din)

Natural Attractions

Barron Falls (Din Din)

Barron Falls (Djabugay: Din Din) is a dramatic rocky waterfall in the Barron River near Kuranda Village. During the wetter months of summer and autumn, the falls transform into a roaring spectacle, and the volumetric flow rate of water can reach almost 265,000-megalitres in a day Barron Falls can be seen from the Din Din Barron Falls Lookout, which is reached via a short, wheel-chair accessible walkway. The Kuranda Scenic Railway stops at Barron Falls Station, giving guests a chance to hop off and enjoy views of the falls. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway soars directly over Barron Falls, giving a beautiful aerial perspective. It can also be viewed from Skyrail's The Edge lookout. With its diverse wilderness and abundant national parks, Tropical North Queensland is home to many beautiful waterfalls and swimming holes. It's important to always follow the advice from Queensland Parks and never venture into out of bounds areas, flooded waters or dangerous areas to prevent serious injury or death.

Kuranda QLD

6.4 km away

The pirates Beach on the way to the secret garden inside The Magical Lane — Image credit: Jenny Lane

Amusement and Theme Parks

The Magical Lane

An experience you'll remember for life. Immerse yourself in a land made of fairy wishes and learn the magic of nature in a tea party or magical quest with Fairy Jenny. Find adventure in a unique escape room style quest room to find the fairies by living in harmony with nature.

Kuranda QLD

6.4 km away

Honey packaging range — Image credit: Honey House Kuranda

Shopping and Markets

Honey House Kuranda

Established in 1959 to showcase and promote the many distinctive kinds of honey from North Queensland, Honey House Kuranda continues today to bring you the pick of the area's famous varietal honey. Enjoy watching bees make honey in their glass-fronted observation hive. Sample their seasonal kinds of honey at the tasting bar. Ask the resident beekeeper, Trish, all about the amazing world of the honeybee. All Honey House Kuranda honey is sourced locally, direct from their apiaries and from reputable local beekeepers. Each harvest is individually cold-extracted and hand-bottled, so every purchase is unique. The region is home to the widest variety of flora in Australia – perfect for keeping the bees happy and your tastebuds tantalised with new varieties all year round! All their honey is personally selected for quality and taste and sold with a smile by their knowledgeable hosts. Honey House only offers Small Harvest RAW kinds of honey that retain the natural healing properties of their bees' hard work.

Kuranda QLD

6.5 km away

Friendly Python hold. (Optional Extra) — Image credit: Kuranda Koala Gardens

Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

Kuranda Koala Gardens

This award-winning boutique-style wildlife experience, Kuranda Koala Gardens, is in Kuranda Village right at the Heritage Markets. This is the only place in Kuranda village where you can enjoy the 'Pat a Koala' opportunity. A fee applies and this includes a digital souvenir photo. Friendly python photo is also option for an extra cost. Also visit Kuranda's only walk in Noctarium, called 'Nocturnal Wonders' and discover rare species including bettongs, bilbies and gliders. Meet tame wallabies, see wombats, freshwater crocodiles, lizards and more. Visit the 'Pioneer Display' that depicts some of the early history of the owners' family in the Kuranda region. It's a great attraction for those with limited time in the region (if you have more time, they also recommend visits to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures). Kuranda Koala Gardens is also part of the 'Kuranda Wildlife Experience'. This combines Kuranda Koala Gardens, Birdworld and the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary. These are ideal for independent travellers and small groups.

Kuranda QLD

6.5 km away

Family amazed at butterfly landing on the mother's hand at Australian Butterfly Sanctuary in Kuranda

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is the largest butterfly flight aviary and exhibit in Australia. The all-weather attraction is home to over 1,200 butterflies. Only a short walk from Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and the Kuranda Scenic Railway station, the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is located in the heart of Kuranda. Experience the magic of butterflies fluttering all around by taking a stroll through the aviary's gardens and boardwalks. Join a tour behind the scenes in the breeding laboratory, housing up to 4,000 caterpillars, or download a free audio tour. Learn more about these magical creatures with educational exhibits. Observe a butterfly wing through a microscope, Silk Moth caterpillars, the massive Hercules Moth, and the insects in the Mini Beasts display. See through the eyes of a butterfly in the UV Room, explore food plants on the new walk, witness the butterfly lifecycle from eggs to daily aviary release and be amazed at butterflies from all over the globe in the museum displays.

Kuranda QLD

6.6 km away

Interactive experiences at Birdworld Kuranda — Image credit: Birdworld Kuranda

Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

Birdworld Kuranda

Home to the largest single collection of free-flying birds in Australia, Birdworld Kuranda displays no less than 60 species of the most spectacular birds from all corners of the planet - as well as from the earth's fast-diminishing rainforests. Visitors are free to wander through the lush, tropically landscaped aviary to observe the birds in their own specific - yet natural - habitats. Two lakes connected by a tumbling waterfall are home to waterbirds such as stilts, herons and Australia's own unique Black Swan. In the rainforest canopy overhead, blue, gold and scarlet Macaws dazzle with colourful brilliance as they soar above the treetops. One outstanding Birdworld denizen not to be missed is that rare avian giant, the Southern Cassowary - now officially enlisted as endangered. Designed to 'create a centre where birds would be showcased in their natural environment without the barriers of cages coming between them and their admiring public', Birdworld is a photographers paradise. (And without those barriers, visitors often find a feathered friend nestling on their shoulder - a golden photo opportunity!).

Kuranda QLD

6.9 km away

Snake Pit

Natural Attractions

Snake Pit Dive Site

The Snake Pit is located inside the Ribbon Reefs, not far from Lizard Island, and is a dive site where divers are guaranteed to encounter an olive sea snake or three. Although highly venomous, olive sea snakes are fortunately quite docile and pose little threat. The main feature at the Snake Pit is two large bommies, but in depths from 10 to 30 metres, divers will also find a drop-off, sand flats and lovely coral gardens to explore. Prolific marine life gathers at this site and commonly seen are Maori wrasse, sweetlips, reef sharks, stingrays, turtles, coral trout, barracuda, gropers, cuttlefish, snapper, batfish and numerous titan triggerfish that are best avoided if nesting.

Cairns QLD

7.9 km away

Zhanjiang Friendship Garden

Parks and Gardens

Cairns Botanic Gardens

The Cairns Botanic Gardens, renowned for having one of the best exhibitions of tropical plants in Australia, is a lush paradise where you can explore the beauty of tropical plants, relax in stunning surroundings and learn about tropical flora and horticulture. The Gardens is divided into: The Flecker Gardens, Gondwana Heritage Garden, Watkins Munro Martin Conservatory, Freshwater and Saltwater Lakes, and Zhanjiang Friendship Gardens. The Flecker Gardens is the formal garden and houses several other smaller gardens. It epitomises the diversity of tropical flora that can be found across the world's tropical regions including plants from the steamy jungles of South East Asia, South America, Africa and of course Far North Queensland. The Garden is home to a broad range of plants ranging from shade giving trees and palms, exquisite orchids, bromeliads and ferns through to the bizarre beauty of insect eating pitcher plants. Once inside the Garden, visitors feel they have been transported to the Daintree. The Garden's signature trees create a green canopy guarding a plant collection that is interspersed with flowing paths and waterways, which wind their way through the leafy undergrowth. The Cairns Botanic Gardens can be found along Collins Avenue, Edge Hill and is open every day of the year. Entry is free.

Edge Hill QLD

9.7 km away

Jason East in the pool — Image credit: Marlin Coast Diving

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Marlin Coast Diving - Accessible SCUBA Diving Instruction

Marlin Coast Diving offers a range of certification courses based on DDI (Disabled Divers International) protocols. The core teaching agency standards we use are SDI (Sport Divers International) and PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors). Their vision is to be the Centre of Excellence for accessible diving. Marlin Coast Diving's mission is to open the wonder of SCUBA diving to individuals with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities and allow them to participate in underwater activities.

Palm Cove QLD

9.7 km away

Hayride — Image credit: KUR-Cow

Amusement and Theme Parks

Kur-Cow Barnwell Farm

Located in Kuranda, a 35-minute drive from Cairns, Queensland, covering over 626 hectares and surrounded by tropical rainforest tablelands. A true working cattle station experience awaits. KUR-Cow Farm has Ultimate Aussie Farm Experience and Adventure Options include: Mini Animal Farm – With all the farm animals you’d expect plus more! Hands-on experience – hand-feed their poddy calves, pet their ponies and alpaca, etc. Hayride – Enjoy their unique Hayride where you can hand-feed their gentle cattle, learn more about their varied range of beef cattle. KUR-Cow Steak House – There are more than one signature dishes, such as Wagyu Steaks, and Wagyu Charcoal Barbecue. Also, enjoy overlooking a picturesque mountain range. Horse Riding – Take a guided horse ride with their experienced handler around the KUR-Cow trail. ATV – Quad Bike From beginner to experienced rider, their KUR-Cow quad bike leader will take you on a thrilling trail ride through the rainforest and the open plain.

Kuranda QLD

9.8 km away

Punters

Entertainment Venues

Tanks Arts Centre

The heartbeat of contemporary arts in Cairns. Experience Cairns' leading contemporary arts and entertainment venue located in the lush Cairns Botanic Gardens precinct. History, nature and culture entwine at this iconic heritage listed site, which takes its name from three WWII oil storage tanks, completed in 1944 for the Royal Australian Navy, decommissioned in 1987 and creatively transformed into an innovative multi-use arts centre by Cairns Regional Council. Open since 1995, Tanks continues to present a diverse program of live music, performance, visual arts, market days, workshops and more, and is consequently firmly entrenched in the creative fabric of Cairns and the surrounding Wet Tropics region. The main performance space, Tank 5, has a licensed bar and standing capacity of 650 (seated 480). The rugged, oil-stained poles and sheer concrete walls imbue the venue with a Gothic charm that never fails to impress both performers and patrons. Expect to see the best local, national and international performers and touring shows, plus a few surprises!

Edge Hill QLD

9.8 km away

Shop Front Little Green Bicycle Art Studio & Shop Palm Cove — Image credit: Natalie Lorentzen

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Little Green Bicycle Art Studio and Shop

Discover a welcoming art studio overlooking the ocean in the heart of Palm Cove. Little Green Bicycle Art Studio and Shop is the creative workspace of local artist Natalie Lorentzen, offering original artwork, creative gifts, and small-group watercolour workshops. Natalie's work includes original watercolour paintings, limited edition fine art prints, drawings and illustrations, hand-printed block prints, handmade ceramics, greeting cards, and more — all made in the Palm Cove studio. Shop online or visit in person to browse the collection, pick up a gift, or join a class. It's the perfect way to unwind, connect, and take home a handmade memory of Tropical North Queensland.

Palm Cove QLD

9.8 km away

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