Cairns Aquarium
Cairns Aquarium is a tropical paradise where you can discover the wonders of Australia's Great Barrier Reef and the unique marine life of North Queensland. Dive into immersive exhibits, interactive displays, and breathtaking underwater encounters in this aquatic haven.
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See over 16,000 animals from Queensland’s rich ecosystems, including crocodiles, reef sharks, and freshwater fish.
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Explore 10 animal habitats, from the Wet Tropics to the Coral Sea, inside one of Australia’s largest aquariums.
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Walk through a 20-meter tunnel, gaze up at a 10-meter deep reef tank, and enjoy a 360-degree Oceanarium.
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Attend daily ecosystem presentations and animal feeding sessions included with your ticket.
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See over 16,000 animals from Queensland’s rich ecosystems, including crocodiles, reef sharks, and freshwater fish.
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Explore 10 animal habitats, from the Wet Tropics to the Coral Sea, inside one of Australia’s largest aquariums.
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Walk through a 20-meter tunnel, gaze up at a 10-meter deep reef tank, and enjoy a 360-degree Oceanarium.
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Attend daily ecosystem presentations and animal feeding sessions included with your ticket.
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Spend the day exploring 11 immersive ecosystems, from the Wet Tropics Rainforest to the depths of the Coral Sea.
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See over 16,000 creatures, including sharks, rays, and crocs, across Australia’s only 10-meter Deep Reef Tank and a 20-meter underwater tunnel.
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Join a 30-minute guided Turtle Hospital Tour and meet rescued sea turtles recovering from injuries and illness.
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Learn about the threats these turtles face and how the aquarium’s conservation team nurses them back to health.
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Did you know? 100% of the proceeds from the Turtle Hospital Tour go towards the care of the rescued sea turtles.
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Spend the day exploring 11 immersive ecosystems, from the Wet Tropics Rainforest to the depths of the Coral Sea.
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See over 16,000 creatures, including sharks, rays, and crocs, across Australia’s only 10-meter Deep Reef Tank and a 20-meter underwater tunnel.
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Join a 30-minute guided Turtle Hospital Tour and meet rescued sea turtles recovering from injuries and illness.
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Learn about the threats these turtles face and how the aquarium’s conservation team nurses them back to health.
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Did you know? 100% of the proceeds from the Turtle Hospital Tour go towards the care of the rescued sea turtles.
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Explore the aquarium after dark on a 1.5-hour guided tour through 10 tropical ecosystems—from mountain streams to the Great Barrier Reef.
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Watch the shift in behavior as nocturnal predators like sharks, rays, and moray eels begin their nightly hunt.
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Learn from expert wildlife educators as you witness the glow of coral and elusive rainforest species at night.
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Upgrade to include a 2-course dinner with dishes like fried calamari and lamb chops in Squires Loft, an aquatic-themed restaurant.
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Explore the aquarium after dark on a 1.5-hour guided tour through 10 tropical ecosystems—from mountain streams to the Great Barrier Reef.
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Watch the shift in behavior as nocturnal predators like sharks, rays, and moray eels begin their nightly hunt.
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Learn from expert wildlife educators as you witness the glow of coral and elusive rainforest species at night.
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Upgrade to include a 2-course dinner with dishes like fried calamari and lamb chops in Squires Loft, an aquatic-themed restaurant.
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Combo ticket includes general admission to both Cairns Aquarium and Tomb of the Pharaohs, plus all aquarium presentations and encounters.
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Walk through 11 recreated ancient Egyptian burial chambers and view hand-crafted treasures, hieroglyphs, and scenes from 3,000 years of royal history.
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See over 16,000 aquatic animals from the Reef, Rainforest, Mangroves, and Coral Sea, and experience Australia’s only marine touch tank with shark and ray feedings.
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Enjoy daily expert-led ecosystem talks and interactive exhibits—fully indoors, air-conditioned, and accessible to all.
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Combo ticket includes general admission to both Cairns Aquarium and Tomb of the Pharaohs, plus all aquarium presentations and encounters.
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Walk through 11 recreated ancient Egyptian burial chambers and view hand-crafted treasures, hieroglyphs, and scenes from 3,000 years of royal history.
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See over 16,000 aquatic animals from the Reef, Rainforest, Mangroves, and Coral Sea, and experience Australia’s only marine touch tank with shark and ray feedings.
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Enjoy daily expert-led ecosystem talks and interactive exhibits—fully indoors, air-conditioned, and accessible to all.
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Enjoy exclusive after-hours entry to Cairns Aquarium, with a two-hour guided twilight tour through 10 unique tropical ecosystems.
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See the fascinating transition as animals adapt their behaviors from day to night in the Wet Tropics.
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Spot the Coral Sea’s largest nighttime predators, including sharks, rays, and groupers.
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Learn how reptiles, amphibians, and nocturnal fish emerge at dusk while colorful reef fish seek shelter.
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You can upgrade your ticket for a delicious meal with dishes like fried calamari and sticky date pudding at Squires Loft afterward, an aquatic-themed restaurant.
More details
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Enjoy exclusive after-hours entry to Cairns Aquarium, with a two-hour guided twilight tour through 10 unique tropical ecosystems.
-
See the fascinating transition as animals adapt their behaviors from day to night in the Wet Tropics.
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Spot the Coral Sea’s largest nighttime predators, including sharks, rays, and groupers.
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Learn how reptiles, amphibians, and nocturnal fish emerge at dusk while colorful reef fish seek shelter.
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You can upgrade your ticket for a delicious meal with dishes like fried calamari and sticky date pudding at Squires Loft afterward, an aquatic-themed restaurant.
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Ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Cableway with round-trip transfers from Cairns.
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Get all-day access to Cairns Aquarium with 16,000+ animals across 10 vibrant ecosystems.
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Perfect combo: Rainforest adventures and marine encounters for families and nature lovers.
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Travel through Kuranda tunnels on the historic rail, then glide over the rainforest on a 7.5km cableway.
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Walk a 20m underwater tunnel, see a 10m deep reef tank, and explore the 360° Oceanarium at Cairns.
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Fun fact: Skyrail is the world’s longest gondola ride over a World Heritage-listed rainforest.
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Ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Cableway with round-trip transfers from Cairns.
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Get all-day access to Cairns Aquarium with 16,000+ animals across 10 vibrant ecosystems.
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Perfect combo: Rainforest adventures and marine encounters for families and nature lovers.
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Travel through Kuranda tunnels on the historic rail, then glide over the rainforest on a 7.5km cableway.
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Walk a 20m underwater tunnel, see a 10m deep reef tank, and explore the 360° Oceanarium at Cairns.
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Fun fact: Skyrail is the world’s longest gondola ride over a World Heritage-listed rainforest.
5% off
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Join a wildlife educator for a guided front and back of house tour, including exclusive animal encounters and behind-the-scenes access.
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Visit the onsite turtle hospital to see how sick and injured sea turtles are cared for and rehabilitated.
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Watch the River Monsters scatter feed and hand-feed gentle cownose sting rays for a truly interactive experience.
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Go behind the scenes at the reptile breeding facility and learn how rare species are nurtured and protected.
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Join a wildlife educator for a guided front and back of house tour, including exclusive animal encounters and behind-the-scenes access.
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Visit the onsite turtle hospital to see how sick and injured sea turtles are cared for and rehabilitated.
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Watch the River Monsters scatter feed and hand-feed gentle cownose sting rays for a truly interactive experience.
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Go behind the scenes at the reptile breeding facility and learn how rare species are nurtured and protected.
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About Cairns Aquarium
Get to view some extremely rare marine species like Jardine River turtles, freshwater sawfish and more at the Cairns Aquarium. With their Marine Touch tank, you also get to feel the textures of these species with your own hands! View a variety of reefs and animals across 10 different exhibits, including sharks, rays, colored fish, deep-sea creatures and more.
Cairns Aquarium has the largest freshwater tank in all of Australia with a 400,000 liter capacity.
Cairns Aquarium has the world's first ever true tidal motion tank.
There are more than 15,000 animals spread across 10 different habitats, including some extremely rare species not found on other parts of the world like freshwater sawfish, Jardine River turtles, ribboned pipefish and more.
Why visit Cairns Aquarium?
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Florence Street entry
The main entrance of the Cairns Aquarium is through Florence Street.
You can rent small lockers at the Cairns Aquarium to keep your belongings safe.
There is a souvenir shop on the premises located near the exit.
The Dundee Cafe is an in-house restaurant. You can either walk-in at any time or upgrade your tickets to enjoy an exclusive after-hours tour of the aquarium along with a 2 or 3-course meal.
You can borrow wheelchairs from the facility. Please ask for them at the entrance after your arrival.
The Cairns Aquarium is completely accessible by wheelchair.
Guide dogs and service animals with appropriate documents are welcome into the facility.
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