Cairns Aquarium Ticket

At the Cairns Aquarium, a vibrant world of sea life including colorful fish, sharks, crocodiles, and snakes awaits your exploration. This experience offers an opportunity to uncover unique animal species and intriguing facts about the Great Barrier Reef, making it a fantastic outing for families.

Reasons to Explore the Cairns Aquarium

Delve into the intriguing underwater ecosystems of Australia with a ticket that grants access to the Cairns Aquarium. Your adventure will take you through the environments of the Great Barrier Reef alongside the thriving Tropical Rainforest native to this region.

As you navigate the aquarium, you’ll encounter a vast water tank that reaches depths of over 10 meters, traverse an underwater tunnel where sharks glide above, and walk along a scenic mangrove pathway. Be captivated by the diverse array of aquatic life, including colorful fish, pythons, stingrays, and crocodiles.

In addition to viewing the exhibits, take part in engaging presentations that highlight the fascinating inhabitants of the aquarium. Witness divers as they feed the marine creatures, creating an unforgettable experience.

Available Ticket Options

When booking your visit, choose from the following ticket types:

Evening Ticket

This afternoon ticket provides the unique opportunity to observe the spectacular sunset at the aquarium. Experience the transformation as the rainforests, lagoons, and reefs come to life, unveiling reptiles, amphibians, insects, and fish that emerge as night falls.

With this option, you gain exclusive access beyond regular hours and a two-hour guided tour that will guide you from the Great Barrier Reef to other dazzling coral reef locations, ensuring a memorable outing.

• Time: 3 pm

Night Ticket

As evening descends over the Great Barrier Reef, the marine environment shifts to a lively nighttime ecosystem. A night entrance ticket allows you to observe how the corals light up and watch predatory fish engage in their nocturnal hunts. This is also a prime time for reptiles, amphibians, and insects to become active.

Selecting the night option provides a one-and-a-half-hour guided tour showcasing the aquarium's ten tropical ecosystems, including the coral sea zone and the renowned Great Barrier Reef, offering a unique glimpse into the vibrant nightlife of these habitats.

• Time: 5:45 pm

Night Ticket with Dinner

Enhance your evening with a delightful two-course dinner included in your visit. Following the guided tour, you’ll proceed to Dundee's restaurant within the aquarium to enjoy a meal.

• Time: 5:45 pm

To view the menu offered at Dundee's Restaurant within the aquarium, please follow this link:

• Two-course dinner menu

Operating Hours

The aquarium welcomes visitors daily from 9 am to 3 pm, with the last admission occurring one hour prior to closing. For those opting for the afternoon or evening tickets, you can take advantage of exclusive access outside standard operating hours.