Description
Come and explore Cairns Aquarium for an unforgettable experience entirely dedicated to the North Queensland ecosystem. Australia's Wet Tropics is bordered by two World Heritage listed environments - The Daintree Rainforest and The Great Barrier Reef. At the Cairns Aquarium you will enjoy a world class venue enabling you to see and interact with the plants, animals and habitats found in these two incredible areas.
Journey yourself through ten unique North Queensland ecosystems with over 70 habitats exposing the remarkable diversity of the species that call the Daintree Rainforest or Great Barrier Reef home. At Cairns Aquarium you'll have the opportunity to get up close and personal with over 15,000 aquatic animals all without the need to get wet or leave the city!
General admission will see you through a great day out at Cairns Aquarium however, if you are wanting something a little extra then you can opt for a souvenir photo or enjoy lunch and a drink at Aqualuna Restaurant. Alternatively, choose from one of the following premium packages.
Gold Pass Experience
The Gold Pass Experience allows you to enjoy admission plus you'll receive VIP access to the aquarium’s back of house and a fully guided 1.5 hour tour along with a souvenir photo in a presentation folder to take home.
Platinum Pass Experience
The Platinum Pass Experience includes standard admission and much more. You'll receive an extended back of house and turtle rehabilitation centre guided experience, a souvenir photo in presentation folder to take home, a unique Aquarium gift plus a delectable 7 course degustation menu with matching wines at Aqualuna Restaurant. This really is the ultimate Cairns Aquarium experience.
Trip Includes
General Admission:
- All day admission into Cairns Aquarium
- 10 Tropical North Queensland eco systems and 71 habitats
- Habitat Talks, Animal Feeds and Terrestrial & Marine Encounter Touch Tanks
- River Monsters, Ribbon Reef, Open Ocean and Coral Sea Predators Presentations
- Souvenir photo (only included with Admission + Photo option)
- Lunch & drink at Aqualuna Restaurant (only included with Admission + Aqualuna Lunch option)
Gold Pass Experience:
- Includes standard General Admission
- VIP access with a 1.5 hour guided tour of the aquariums back of house
- Souvenir photo in presentation folder
Platinum Pass Experience:
- Includes standard General Admission
- Exclusive back of house & turtle rehabilitation centre guided tour
- Souvenir photo in presentation folder
- Unique Aquarium gift
- 7 course degustation menu with matching wines at Aqualuna Restaurant
Duration
- Allow half to a full day depending on your experience (you can spend as long as you like at the aquarium)
Departures
- The Cairns Aquarium is open from 9am to 5pm (last entry is 4pm)
- Cairns Aquarium is located at 5 Florence St, Cairns
- Operates daily all year
Other Information
- You can spend as long as you like at the Cairns Aquarium
- Child rates apply (3-14yrs)
- Children under the age of 3 are free of charge
- The last entry is at 4pm
- If you are opting for just the standard General Admission then we recommend that you allow at least 90 minutes for your visit
- Aqualuna Restaurant is a contemporary Italian restaurant on site & is open from breakfast to midnight
- There is also the outdoor Daintree Deck which provides a more relaxed affair offering delicious food
- Drink & snack vending machines are available inside the Aquarium however no other food or beverage is permitted inside the Aquarium complex
- Cairns Aquarium is fully accessible with elevators, ramps, accessible washrooms & wheelchair rentals available. Accredited Guide/Service Dogs are also welcome
- Free WiFi is available throughout the building
- The gift store Tropical Treasures offers a range of quality gifts & handcrafted goods sourced locally by suppliers who support our conservation efforts
- There is an ATM, small rental locker, toilets with change tables & water fountains on site
