Get those muscles working and have some fun on the water at Cable Ski Cairns. Jump headfirst into the activities available here — you might just discover your next passion!

If you're staying a while in Smithfield, Cable Ski Cairns is a fine place to kick off your exploring. This water activities complex is one of many attractions that'll keep you occupied here. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park, and Palm Cove Beach are also waiting for you nearby.

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Coral Sands Resort

Trinity Beach

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$337

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Jan 18 - Jan 21

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Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

8.8/10 Excellent! (777 reviews)

Clean, comfortable, very nice, top location, everything you need except it would be helpful to have more disposable items such as coffee, toilet paper etc

Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025

The Reef House Adults Retreat

Palm Cove

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Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

9/10 Wonderful! (703 reviews)

Very convenient, quiet. Excellent staff and service. Top draw. Will be back.

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

Sanctuary Palm Cove

Palm Cove

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Jan 18 - Jan 21

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Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

9.8/10 Exceptional! (310 reviews)

Great location with lovely pool. Staff were so friendly and helpful with good recommendations. Would definitely stay again ☺️

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2025

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Tours & day trips

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Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park: ,Culture & Wildlife Tour (R1)

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Water activities

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Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran

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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Inner Reef Explorer - 30 minute Reef Scenic Flight

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Attractions

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Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets

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Private & custom tours

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Private Half Day Tour: World Heritage Rainforest & Waterfall

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It was a hot day as we strolled through the wetlands but the sites were amazing! We saw several types of tropical birds and a water snake!

Cattana Wetlands

Enjoy the beautiful coral reefs and explore Cattana Wetlands, a lovely green space in Cairns. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

Cairns Cable Ski

Hit the slopes at Cairns Cable Ski during your trip to Macalister Range. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway showing forests and rainforest

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station

Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car.

Rainforestation Nature Park

Experience the rainforest, Australia’s iconic wild animals and indigenous culture in this unique park in Kuranda in the northern part of Queensland.

Australian Armour and Artillery Museum

Enjoy not just seeing military artifacts from 15 countries but also experiencing global war history, with artillery and vehicles from the 1800s to modern times.