Tropical North Queensland Aquarium

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 16,000 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 also join a 30 minute guided tour of the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre.

Trip Includes

General Admission:

• Single day admission into Cairns Aquarium
• 10 Tropical North Queensland eco systems and 71 habitats
• Marine Encounter Touch Tanks
• Animal & Ecosystem Educational Presentations
• Ray and Shark Feeding Show (11:00am)
• Complimentary visitor map
• 30 minute guided tour of the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre (only included with Admission + Turtle Hospital Tour option)

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 10 am to 3 pm (last entry is 2 pm)
• Cairns Aquarium is located in Cairns City at 5 Florence St
• 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
• If you are opting for just the standard General Admission then we recommend that you allow at least 90 minutes for your visit
• Delicious food & drink available to purchase from Dundee's Restaurant by the aquarium entrance
• 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 onsite

Normal Retail Prices

• General Admission:
  • Adult AUD$48.00
  • Child (3-14yrs) AUD$30.00
  • Family (2ad + 2ch) AUD$139.00
• Admission + Turtle Hospital Tour:
  • Adult AUD$68.00
  • Child (3-14yrs) AUD$44.00