Whether wetlands are covered in fresh water or salt water, they're alive with animal life. See what types you can spot when you visit Cattana Wetlands.

This water-covered landscape is on the to-do lists of many travelers to Smithfield. But Cattana Wetlands isn't the only drawcard in the area. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens, and Mount Whitfield Conservation Park are some other recommended attractions nearby.

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Coral Sands Resort

Trinity Beach

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$641

per person

Dec 21 - Dec 26

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Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)

8.8/10 Excellent! (770 reviews)

Lovely spacious apartment, with beautiful outlook over resort pool. Room was well eqipped. Close to beach and grocer, as well as local restaurants.

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025

The Reef House Adults Retreat

Palm Cove

$988

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Dec 21 - Dec 26

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Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)

9/10 Wonderful! (702 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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$677

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Dec 21 - Dec 26

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Melbourne (MEL) 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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Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

Free cancellation available

Food, drink & nightlife

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Cairns: Daintree Rainforest Wildlife Experience Cruise

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Adventure & outdoor

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Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day

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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Reef Magic Experience & Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Flight

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Attractions

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Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Half-Day Tour

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Popular places to visit

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

4.5/5(206 reviews)

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

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.

Rainforestation Nature Park

4.5/5(46 reviews)

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

Smithfield Shopping Centre

4/5(51 reviews)

During your visit to Cairns, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Smithfield Shopping Centre. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.