Cattana Wetlands Tours

Photo by Keith Bogard
Photo by Keith Bogard
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

Coral Sands Resort

4.5 out of 5
Trinity Beach
per person
Oct 1 - Oct 5
found 8 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)
8.8/10 Excellent! (750 reviews)
I loved gow close the beach was. The sand on the beach was rougher than i expected and the beach was more steep than I expected. It was beautiful and i enjoyed being by the ocean. The facilities were clean and the pool was nice. We were able to have groceries delivered

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

The Reef House Adults Retreat

The Reef House Adults Retreat

5 out of 5
Palm Cove
Save 100% on your flight
per person
Sep 30 - Oct 3
found 14 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
9/10 Wonderful! (699 reviews)
The staff in all areas were amazing. The room unfortunately did not match the description on the website or the pictures.

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Vision Apartments

Vision Apartments

4.5 out of 5
Cairns Central Business District
per person
Oct 1 - Oct 5
found 8 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (409 reviews)
Was an amazing spacious apartments for our party of 12 we will be back :)

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Browse tours and tickets to explore Cattana Wetlands

Tours & day trips

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Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

Activity duration is 9 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 48 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $165 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Activity duration is 6 hours
8.6 out of 10 with 164 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $71 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Cairns: Outer and Coral Cay Snorkel and Dive Cruise

Cairns: Outer and Coral Cay Snorkel and Dive Cruise

Activity duration is 9 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is $169 per adult
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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef & Helicopter Package

Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef & Helicopter Package

Activity duration is 9 hours
7.6 out of 10 with 23 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $257 per adult
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Attractions

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Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket

Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket

Free cancellation available
Price is $13 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Cairns and Northern Beaches

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.

Cairns Cable Ski
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.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
Australian Armour and Artillery Museum which includes interior views and military items

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.

Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
Rainforestation Nature Park showing a fountain and a pond

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.

Rainforestation Nature Park

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.

Smithfield Shopping Centre

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.

James Cook University

Best Lodging Options Near Cattana Wetlands

Cairns Beaches Home, Marina View Sleeps 12 - Pool

Cairns Beaches Home, Marina View Sleeps 12 - Pool

Cairns
Cairns Beaches Home, Marina View Sleeps 12 - Pool
Trinity Collective

Trinity Collective

3.5 out of 5
10-14 Navigation Drive, Trinity Beach, QLD
Trinity Collective
Bellbry Lodge

Bellbry Lodge

4 out of 5
64 Marina Quay, Trinity Park, QLD
Bellbry Lodge
Golden Sands Beachfront Apartment Resort

Golden Sands Beachfront Apartment Resort

4 out of 5
12-14 Deauville Close, Yorkeys Knob Beach, Yorkeys Knob, QLD
Golden Sands Beachfront Apartment Resort
Villa Marine Holiday Apartments

Villa Marine Holiday Apartments

3.5 out of 5
8 Rutherford Street, Yorkeys Knob, QLD
Villa Marine Holiday Apartments
The York Beachfront Holiday Apartments

The York Beachfront Holiday Apartments

3.5 out of 5
61-63 Sims Esplanade, Yorkeys Knob, QLD
The York Beachfront Holiday Apartments
Stylish guesthouse short bush walk to beautiful swim beach.

Stylish guesthouse short bush walk to beautiful swim beach.

Holloways Beach
Stylish guesthouse short bush walk to beautiful swim beach.
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