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Cairns Aquarium Tickets

Visitors observing marine life at Cairns Aquarium exhibit.

Guest at Cairns Aquarium looking at a Stingray

Guests at the Turtle hospital at Cairns Aquarium

Children observing a sea turtle in an aquarium tank at Cairns Aquarium.

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9:30am - 3:30pm

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Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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4.5/5(2,286)

Sasha A

Solo

Verified booking

Jun 2026

Along with the many beautiful sites to see in Cairns, the Cairns aquarium offers a unique experience that takes you through many biomes of biodiversity and the journey all starts off with a single drop of rain! As a fellow aquarium volunteer at Monterey Bay Aquarium, I found the conservation effort and info to be very impressive! I actually wished I could have talked to more guides about the animals because there were so many strange creatures. Nonetheless, a wonderful experience and I loved the well-decorated aquariums for the animals.

Keith B

Couple

Verified booking

Jun 2026

Very informative tour by a very animated Charlie! Only comment was that it all went too fast as we would have liked to take more time. Dinner at restaurant was great.

Mrs Leonie W

Solo

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

A great aquarium and so well set out. It was closely related to the environment around cairns and very educational. One of the best aquariums I have been to.

Patrick M

Couple

Verified booking

May 2026

The guide was enthusiastic and incredibly knowledgable, she catered for the whole crowd moving between the kids and the adults. The animals looked amazing up close and the dinner was AMAZING!

Suzanne R

Family

Verified booking

Apr 2026

Our day out at the Cairns aquarium was great. The exhibitions were educational and informing. The displays were wonderful and the staff were great and helpful. My granddaughter really enjoyed seeing and touching all the animals

John P

Couple

Verified booking

Apr 2026

Excellent display, great shows with amazing presenters whose knowledge of all things to do with life at sea was insurmountable, well done a world class venue, will come again

See over 16,000 animals from Queensland’s rich ecosystems, including crocodiles, reef sharks, and freshwater fish.

Explore 10 animal habitats, from the Wet Tropics to the Coral Sea, inside one of Australia’s largest aquariums.

Walk through a 20-meter tunnel, gaze up at a 10-meter deep reef tank, and enjoy a 360-degree Oceanarium.

Attend daily ecosystem presentations and animal feeding sessions included with your ticket.

Entry to Cairns Aquarium

All-day access to exhibits

Access to all shows, presentations, and facilities

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
Sasha A
Solo
Verified booking
Jun 2026
Along with the many beautiful sites to see in Cairns, the Cairns aquarium offers a unique experience that takes you through many biomes of biodiversity and the journey all starts off with a single drop of rain! As a fellow aquarium volunteer at Monterey Bay Aquarium, I found the conservation effort and info to be very impressive! I actually wished I could have talked to more guides about the animals because there were so many strange creatures. Nonetheless, a wonderful experience and I loved the well-decorated aquariums for the animals.
Mrs Leonie W
Solo
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
A great aquarium and so well set out. It was closely related to the environment around cairns and very educational. One of the best aquariums I have been to.
Patricia H
Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
We wanted to book tickets to the aquarium. It was a great experience. Staff were amazing and would totally recommend
Claire Q
Family
Verified booking
4 days ago
We had a fantastic guide Brett who is very passionate about his work and the aquarium. Highly recommend.
Roseanne H
Family
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The shows were really informative, my 4 year old enjoyed them!

Journey through North Queensland’s unique ecosystems—from rainforest rivers to the Great Barrier Reef—all under one roof, at your own pace.

Getting started

Head to the main entrance and show your mobile or printed ticket. Staff will scan your ticket and provide the day’s presentation schedule. Lockers are available for a small fee. The aquarium is fully accessible, with ramps, elevators, and facilities for strollers and wheelchairs.

What to expect

Cairns Aquarium

This is the only aquarium in the world exclusively dedicated to the species and habitats of tropical North Queensland.

Features

Vast aquatic diversity: See 16,000+ animals from Northern Australia’s rainforests, rivers, and reef systems.

Viewing zones: Walk under the 20-meter tunnel and through a 10-meter deep reef tank with panoramic views.

Daily talks & feeds: Catch scheduled presentations on coral predators, reef species, and mangrove ecosystems.

Family-friendly facilities: Wheelchair- and stroller-accessible with ramps, elevators, and baby-changing facilities.

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.

Accessibility

The venue is fully wheelchair and stroller-accessible. Ramps and elevators are available. Guide dogs are welcome.

Additional information

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.

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

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

Ticket redemption point

Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.