Travel through ten amazing North Queensland ecosystems with over 70 different habitats showcasing the stunning diversity of the species from two world heritage listed areas – the wet tropics rainforest and the great barrier reef. Guests will have guaranteed interaction with the spectacular beauty of over 15,000 aquatic animals without the need to get wet or even leave the city!

Every day at Cairns Aquarium we provide visitors with guaranteed interaction with some of the rarest and most elusive animals on earth. The incredible biodiversity of the two adjoining World Heritage listed areas, The Wet Tropics and The Great Barrier Reef provides the cast for a show stopping spectacle of colour, shape and movement that you will never see in another single location anywhere else in the world. 15,000 animals from 10 different ecosystems and 71 habitats across Tropical North Queensland are less than a hand span away and their ever-changing activities and behaviours will keep you mesmerised every time you visit.

Daily Talks & Presentations

Enjoy daily talks and presentations provided by our very knowledgeable and entertaining AquaNuts - we call them that because they are crazy about all things aquatic and when you meet them you’ll see and hear that for yourselves!

Aquarium & Dinner Packages 

Aquarium by Twilight - Tuesday to Saturday

As the sun sets on Tropical North Queensland’s mountain ranges, steamy rainforests and shallow reef lagoons stir with life.  Reptiles, Amphibians, Insects and nocturnal fish sense the onset of dusk and emerge from their day time lairs. Brightly coloured Reef fish seek shelter in coral caves as predatory night time sharks, rays and grouper awaken. “Aquarium by Twilight” takes you on an exclusive guided tour to witness this remarkable transition as day slides into sunset. You can enjoy either the "Aquarium by Twilight" tour on it's own or as a package with a 3 course meal.

Inclusions:

• Exclusive after-hours Aquarium entry
• 2-hour tour with a guided by a wildlife educator through 10 tropical ecosystems from Far North Queensland
• Learn how the animals’ behaviours adapt from day to night
• Come face to face with the Coral Sea’s largest night time predators – sharks, rays, groupers and more!
• Enjoy a 3-course dinner at our aquatic themed restaurant (optional)

• 3:00 pm – Arrival at the Cairns Aquarium
• 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm – Guided tour with a wildlife educator
• Enjoy a 3-course dinner in our aquatic themed restaurant at the conclusion of the tour (optional)

Night at the Aquarium - Tuesday to Saturday

As the sun goes down on the Great Barrier Reef, a whole new world awakens. Corals glow, colourful reef fish seek shelter and nocturnal predators begin their night hunt. At the same time, coastal forests stir with life, as reptiles’ amphibians and insects emerge from their burrows to seek out food in the safety of the shadows. ‘Night at the Aquarium’ guided tour gives you a glimpse into the unique world of the region’s nocturnal creatures and their behaviours as they move about it in the darkness. You have the option to complete the evening at Dundee’s restaurant with a perfectly matched 2 course dinner while you enjoy a stunning sea life backdrop.

Inclusions:

• Exclusive after-hours Aquarium entry
• 1.5-hour tour with a guided by a wildlife educator through 10 tropical ecosystems from Far North Queensland
• Learn how the animals’ behaviours adapt from day to night
• Come face to face with the Coral Sea’s largest night time predators – sharks, rays, groupers and more!
• Enjoy a 2-course dinner at our aquatic themed restaurant (optional)

• 5:45 pm – Arrival at the Cairns Aquarium
• 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Guided tour with a wildlife educator
• Enjoy a 2-course dinner in our aquatic themed restaurant at the conclusion of the tour (optional)