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General Admission

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$ 35.01

What’s included:

Admission tickets to Cairns Aquarium.
Daily animal and ecosystem educational presentations.
Daily marine touch tank encounter.
Daily ray and shark feeding show (11:00 am).
Complimentary visitor map.

What’s not included:

Other personal expenses.
Insurance.

Night at the Aquarium Tour

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$ 57.35

What’s included:

Exclusive after-hours aquarium entry ticket.
English-speaking guide.
1.5-hour Wildlife Educator-guided night tour through 10 tropical ecosystems from the rivers to the reef, rainforest, mangroves, and the Coral Sea.
Night coral display.
Spot rare nocturnal rainforest animals.

What’s not included:

Transport.
Other personal expenses.

Twilight Tour

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$ 57.35

What’s included:

Cairns Aquarium Twilight Tour ticket.
English-speaking guide.

What’s not included:

Transport.
Meals and beverages.
Other personal expenses.

Night at the Aquarium with 2 Course Dinner

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$ 97.95

What’s included:

1 exclusive after-hours aquarium entry ticket.
English-speaking guide.
1.5-hour Wildlife Educator guided night tour through 10 tropical ecosystems from the rivers to the reef, rainforest, mangroves, and the Coral Sea.
Night coral display.
Spot rare nocturnal rainforest animals.
2-course dinner (entree & main meal) served at the conclusion of the tour in the aquatic-themed restaurant.

What’s not included:

Transport.
Other personal expenses.

General Admission and Turtle Hospital Tour

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$ 52.19

Please Note:
The child unit must book with at least one adult.
Group size: 1-10 participants.
Presentation of a recognized Senior, Student, Pension, or Carer Card is required upon entry.

What’s included:

Cairns Aquarium entry ticket.
English-speaking guide.
Guided tour inside the attraction.
Turtle educational experience.
30 minutes Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Center tour.
Get up close and personal with the sea turtles in the rehabilitation centre.
See an audio-visual presentation that will teach you about the dangers that Australia’s six species of sea turtles face.
Learn about how turtles are rescued, treated, released, and tracked.

What’s not included:

Transport.
Meals and beverages.
Other personal expenses.

Cairns Aquarium & Tombs of the Pharaohs Combo

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$ 65.53

Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount.

What’s included:

Admission to: Tomb of the Pharaohs.
Admission to: Cairns Aquarium.
Learn about the lives and culture of ancient Egyptian rulers over their 3000-year history.
Enjoy life-like, recreated scenes of elaborately decorated burial tombs, audiovisual presentations, interactive scenarios, and remarkable hand-crafted gold treasures.
Learn how to read hieroglyphs.
Journey into the tombs of the Silver Pharaoh.
See 16,000 creatures from Tropical North Queensland.
Daily Animal and Ecosystem Educational Presentations.
Daily Marine Touch Tank Encounter.
Daily Ray and Shark Feeding Show (11:00 am).

What’s not included:

Other personal expenses.
Insurance.

Twilight Tour with 3 Course Dinner

From $ 120.86

$ 120.45

Special Offer

What’s included:

1 Cairns Aquarium Twilight Tour ticket.
English-speaking guide.
Adult - 3-course dinner: entree, main course, and dessert served in the aquatic-themed restaurant.
Child - 2-course dinner: main course and dessert served in the aquatic-themed restaurant.

What’s not included:

Transport.
Other personal expenses.

How many tickets?

General Admission

Fri, May 3, 11 AM

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Highlights

See the animals and habitats endemic to Tropical North Queensland.
Learn about the importance of the Wet Tropics Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.
See Australia's only 10m Deep Reef Tank, 360 degree Oceanarium, 20m underwater tunnel.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Free cancellation, refund, or rescheduling available up to 24 hours before the start time (Cairns time).

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Insider Tips

Bring Your Ticket: Have either your printed ticket or mobile e-ticket ready, since it lets you enter the attraction directly.
Book Ahead: Booking online in advance can help you avoid the queue that sometimes builds at the door, especially during school holidays.
Dress Code: Wear a shirt and closed footwear, since the aquarium asks ticket holders to keep them on throughout the visit.
Catch the Talks: How long you stay often depends on the presentations and talks running that day, so check the schedule near the entrance if you want to see them all.
Rainy Day Option: The exhibits are all indoors, so this is a solid choice if the weather turns wet during your stay in Cairns.

Know Before You Go

Entry & Services:

We are a fully accessible facility with elevators, ramps, accessible bathrooms and Wheelchair friendly.

How To Use

You can present either a printed copy or a mobile e-ticket.
Cairns Aquarium Tickets are only valid during the period specified in the selected package.
You can enter the attraction directly with this ticket.

Location

Cairns Aquarium, 5 Florence St, Cairns City QLD 4870

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By Car:

Easily accessible by car; however, there is no onsite parking.

Parking:

Car parking is available in the surrounding streets, also, hourly and daily fees may apply for metered parking.

By Walking:

One block from The Esplanade, two blocks from the Lagoon Pool, and an easy 5-minute walk from the Cruise Terminal.

FAQs

How long do you need to spend at Cairns Aquarium?

Cairns Aquarium is best enjoyed over a few hours, since many exhibits are paired with scheduled talks and presentations throughout the day. Those who want to catch every session should plan for a longer stay than a quick walk-through.
Is Cairns Aquarium wheelchair accessible?

The aquarium is a fully accessible facility with elevators, ramps and accessible bathrooms throughout the building. Wheelchair access is available on every level of the exhibit route.
Can I enter Cairns Aquarium with a printed or mobile ticket?

Either a printed ticket or a mobile e-ticket lets ticket holders enter the attraction directly. Tickets are only valid within the window shown on the selected booking.
What should I wear to Cairns Aquarium?

The aquarium asks everyone to wear a shirt and closed footwear for the full visit. Service animals are welcome throughout the facility.
Is there often a queue at Cairns Aquarium?

Lines can form at the door, particularly during school holidays and shortly after opening. Booking ahead of arrival is one way to move through entry more quickly.

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