Cairns Aquarium Entry Tickets

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Highlights & inclusions

11 amazing ecosystems to explore
Discover over 72 different habitats
Over 16,000 aquatic animals
Located in the heart of Cairns
Open daily 10am - 3pm (last entry 2pm)
Touch Tanks with sea stars, sea cucumbers & others

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What you can expect

Spend the day exploring the world above and below the water with a visit to the state of the art Cairns Aquarium. This must-visit Cairns attraction is full of fun and adventure for all ages to enjoy, Cairns Aquarium will give you a look into the animals that live in both the rainforests and the oceans of Far North Queensland. With a visit here, you'll follow the journey of a drop of rain as it begins an adventure into our rivers and streams, our luscious rainforests, and of course, the beautiful Great Barrier Reef. With an emphasis on life underwater in Tropical North Queensland, there are ten different eco-systems showcasing a range of flora and fauna spread across 72 different habitats. With a number of different presentations throughout the day, including talks on River Monsters, the Ribbon Reef, the Open Ocean and Coral Sea Predators, you'll have a busy and fun day at the aquarium. There are also various Habitat Talks, animal feeding sessions and terrestrial and marine touch tanks that the kids will love. Home to over 16,000 aquatic animals, this is one of Queensland's biggest and best aquariums.

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What you need to know

Inclusions
  • All day admission to Cairns Aquarium
  • All shows and presentations
Exclusions
  • Food and beverage
  • Souvenirs
  • Photos
Highlights
  • Travel through 11 amazing Nth Qld ecosystems
  • Over 72 different habitats
  • Discover species from 2 World Heritage listed areas - The Wet Tropics of QLD and the Great Barrier Reef
  • Over 16,000 aquatic animals
  • Daily shows and presentations
  • Marine Touch Tank Experience
Time
  • Cairns Aquarium is open daily from 10am to 3pm, with last admissions at 2pm
Location
  • Cairns Aquarium is located at 5 Florence St (on the corners of Abbott, Florence and Lake Sts), only a short walk from all major Cairns City hotels
Additional Information
  • Daily animal and eco-system presentations
  • Daily marine touch tank experience
  • Daily ray and shark feeding show
  • Complimentary visitor map, multi-lingual versions available in Chinese and Japanese
Terms And Conditions
  • General Admission Bookings: Any cancellations requested more than 48 hours prior to the visit date will be refunded. Any cancellations requested within 48 hours, regardless of the booking date, will incur 100% cancellation fees
Booking Information
  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on the day of entry
  • Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
  • For your information, all Cairns Aquarium information including contact details is included on your tour voucher

Recent reviews

4.733 reviews
5

The Best Aquarium I have seen in Oz so clean easy to navigate around and all types of fish and Coral.

Being a marine enthusiast myself I can understand the amount of effort that must go into keeping the Aquarium in the condition it is in. It is a credit to the owners and the staff that work there. The aquarium is fantastic for young and old and the display of both fresh and marine are awesome and easy to navigate. Best Aquarium in Oz.

Tony Christopherson about 1 month ago
5

Great experience at Cairns Aquarium in the Cairns City.

We had a great couple of hours at Cairns Aquarium. Although it's not as big as Sydney SEA LIFE, it focuses mostly on reefs and tropical flora and fauna. It has a great display and also has many educative presentations every 30 min, which is great. We enjoyed 2-3 hrs easily there.

Amit Kumar about 2 months ago
5

Cairns locals visiting aquarium for the first time!

Our visit to the Cairns Aquarium exceeded our expectations! We learned and saw a lot about the marine life in the Great Barrier Reef, about the Barramundi and even about insects! The aquarium is big, which doesn't seem like it from the outside, it was incredible!

Dayane Santos 2 months ago
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Free cancellation up to 48 hours prior to experience