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Cairns Aquarium General Admission Tickets with Turtle Hospital Tour

Name: Cairns Aquarium General Admission Tickets with Turtle Hospital Tour
Start: 2026-09-14T11:15:00
End: 2026-09-14T12:00:00
Location: Cairns Aquarium

Spend the day exploring 11 immersive ecosystems, from the Wet Tropics Rainforest to the depths of the Coral Sea.

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.

Join a 30-minute guided Turtle Hospital Tour and meet rescued sea turtles recovering from injuries and illness.

Learn about the threats these turtles face and how the aquarium’s conservation team nurses them back to health.

Did you know? 100% of the proceeds from the Turtle Hospital Tour go towards the care of the rescued sea turtles.

All-day admission to Cairns Aquarium

30-min guided Turtle Hospital Tour

Food and drinks

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Gemma F
Family
Verified booking
3 days ago
The aquarium is well laid out and so interesting. It's incredibly peaceful to sit and watch the fish in the large tanks. The turtle hospital was informative and great to see the turtles up close.
Sharon D
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Very easy app to navigate. We found the event we wanted easily, simple process to buy tickets, easy to access tickets at the venue.
Anne B
Solo
Verified booking
Jul 2026
Quick easy entry. The turtle hospital was amazing. Loved it!
Josie C
Solo
Verified booking
Feb 2026
The Turtle Hospital experience was a highlight, the overall experience of an opportunity to feed the turtles & photograph them up close. Our guide offered an insight into the many types of turtles as well as some of the dangers they experience. Value for money & enjoyable!
K D
Family
Verified booking
Jan 2026
The Cairns Aquarium was a fantastic experience from start to finish, showcasing an impressive and diverse range of marine life. There was so much variety in the species on display that every section felt interesting and engaging. Even though the aquarium was busy, it was well laid out and never felt overcrowded, making it easy to explore at a relaxed pace. The turtle rehabilitation add-on was a definite highlight of the visit — incredibly informative and rewarding, and it added a meaningful, hands-on element that made the whole experience even more memorable.

See the best of Australia’s marine life and support sea turtle conservation—all in one visit.

Getting started

Show your mobile or printed ticket at the Cairns Aquarium entrance. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled Turtle Hospital Tour. Staff will guide you to the exhibits and confirm your tour time.

What to expect

Cairns Aquarium

This award-winning facility is known for showcasing marine life from Tropical North Queensland’s unique ecosystems, and the tour introduces you to rescued sea turtles and the conservation work behind their care.

Explore 11 immersive zones featuring over 16,000 aquatic and rainforest animals.

Walk through Australia’s only 10-meter Deep Reef Tank and a 20-meter underwater tunnel.

Join a 30-minute guided tour of the aquarium’s Turtle Rehabilitation Centre.

Learn about the threats facing sea turtles and how the facility helps them recover.

What to bring

A valid mobile or printed ticket, light clothing, and a camera for pictures.

What's not allowed

Pets, outside food and drink, taking photos for commercial use without permission, flash photography, and smoking in non-designated areas are not allowed.

Flash photography, touching turtles, or making loud noises that may disturb them are not allowed on the Turtle Hospital Tour.

Accessibility

The experience is wheelchair accessible. Free wheelchair hire is available on request.

Additional information

Please arrive 15 minutes early for your Turtle Hospital Tour to avoid missing your slot.

No onsite parking; 3-hour free street parking available nearby.

Rental lockers are available for a small fee.

A souvenir shop is located inside the aquarium.

Children under 3 years of age are admitted free.

Children aged 14 years and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Ticket Redemption Point

Redeem your ticket at Cairns Aquarium.

Address: 5 Florence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia.

Get Directions to the Redemption Point