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.

Combo ticket includes general admission to both Cairns Aquarium and Tomb of the Pharaohs, plus all aquarium presentations and encounters.

Walk through 11 recreated ancient Egyptian burial chambers and view hand-crafted treasures, hieroglyphs, and scenes from 3,000 years of royal history.

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.

Enjoy daily expert-led ecosystem talks and interactive exhibits—fully indoors, air-conditioned, and accessible to all.

Ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Cableway with round-trip transfers from Cairns.

Get all-day access to Cairns Aquarium with 16,000+ animals across 10 vibrant ecosystems.

Perfect combo: Rainforest adventures and marine encounters for families and nature lovers.

Travel through Kuranda tunnels on the historic rail, then glide over the rainforest on a 7.5km cableway.

Walk a 20m underwater tunnel, see a 10m deep reef tank, and explore the 360° Oceanarium at Cairns.

Fun fact: Skyrail is the world’s longest gondola ride over a World Heritage-listed rainforest.

Join a wildlife educator for a guided front and back of house tour, including exclusive animal encounters and behind-the-scenes access.

Visit the onsite turtle hospital to see how sick and injured sea turtles are cared for and rehabilitated.

Watch the River Monsters scatter feed and hand-feed gentle cownose sting rays for a truly interactive experience.

Go behind the scenes at the reptile breeding facility and learn how rare species are nurtured and protected.

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.

Spot the Coral Sea’s largest nighttime predators, including sharks, rays, and groupers.

Learn how reptiles, amphibians, and nocturnal fish emerge at dusk while colorful reef fish seek shelter.

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.