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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.

Open today

9:30am - 3:30pm

Explore at your pace

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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Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

4.5/5(2,267)

Patrick M

Couple

Verified booking

6 days ago

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

Caroline C

Group

Verified booking

Last week

Aquarium was great. Can spend a decent amount of time there. I understand it's quality but the price stops us from giving 5 stars. It's. Shame this could be would be out of reach for many families. Had a great time

Mary S

Couple

Verified booking

Mar 2026

Husband andI had a spectacular experience. We saw more fish, rays, sharks, coral up close than we saw in the Reef! Marine biologists gave 4 different, very entertaining presentations, Q & A, as we progressed thru the Aquarium. Watching divers in the enormous tanks feed the fish and sharks was entertaining!! Great photo ops. We learned so much vsluable information and gained a better soreciation of sealife and our responsibility to the environment.

Jean D

Couple

Verified booking

Mar 2026

Did not visit due to weather conditions beyond my control. I notified Headout before the tour time. I sent proof that it was impossible to attend because the stopover was canceled by the authorities. I have been waiting for a refund for four days and the chatbots are going round in circles.

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
Patrick M
Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
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!
Emma- S
Family
Verified booking
3 days ago
Excellent tour guide. Peaceful time to see the exhibits and creatures
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
Caroline C
Group
Verified booking
Last week
Aquarium was great. Can spend a decent amount of time there. I understand it's quality but the price stops us from giving 5 stars. It's. Shame this could be would be out of reach for many families. Had a great time
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

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.

Cairns Aquarium

Monday	9:30am - 3:30pm	last entry 2:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 3:30pm	last entry 2:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 3:30pm	last entry 2:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 3:30pm	last entry 2:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 3:30pm	last entry 2:30pm
Saturday	9:30am - 3:30pm	last entry 2:30pm
Sunday	9:30am - 3:30pm	last entry 2:30pm

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.