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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

09:30am - 03:30pm

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

Instant confirmation

Mobile ticket

4.5/5

(2,074)

Kaori

Jun 2025

Verified booking

The Cairns Aquarium was beautifully maintained, and it was such a wonderful experience to relax in a comfortable lounge chair while watching the fish gracefully swim by. The tranquil atmosphere and the gentle movement of the sea creatures made it easy to lose track of time. It truly felt like a peaceful escape into an underwater world.

David

May 2025

Verified booking

We book for the day before by mistake but the young lady at the front was exceptional in her handling of out error. She let us in and helped us so much. Brilliant. Also the standard of the experience wes supurb. The man at the touch tank was extremely knowledgeable and helpful.

Margaret

May 2025

Verified booking

The reef setting with the crayfish & starfish was beautiful, not to mention the large stingrays that swam around made it look magical.

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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David
May, 2025Verified booking
5/5
We book for the day before by mistake but the young lady at the front was exceptional in her handling of out error. She let us in and helped us so much. Brilliant. Also the standard of the experience wes supurb. The man at the touch tank was extremely knowledgeable and helpful.
Margaret
May, 2025Verified booking
5/5
The reef setting with the crayfish & starfish was beautiful, not to mention the large stingrays that swam around made it look magical.
Beata
Jun, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Particularly the under water enclosure! Wonderful to see the sea life come over you.
Kaori
Jun, 2025Verified booking
5/5
The Cairns Aquarium was beautifully maintained, and it was such a wonderful experience to relax in a comfortable lounge chair while watching the fish gracefully swim by. The tranquil atmosphere and the gentle movement of the sea creatures made it easy to lose track of time. It truly felt like a peaceful escape into an underwater world.
Deborah
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
It felt calm and quiet. I loved the tunnel experience something I have wanted to do for a long time

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	09:30am - 03:30pm	last entry 02:30pm
Tuesday	09:30am - 03:30pm	last entry 02:30pm
Wednesday	09:30am - 03:30pm	last entry 02:30pm
Thursday	09:30am - 03:30pm	last entry 02:30pm
Friday	09:30am - 03:30pm	last entry 02:30pm
Saturday	09:30am - 03:30pm	last entry 02:30pm
Sunday	09:30am - 03:30pm	last entry 02:30pm

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.