Cairns Aquarium Admission: Interaction with Over 16,000 Marine and Land Animals
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414 Ratings
Cairns
Immerse yourself in the wonders of Cairns Aquarium and get a unique opportunity to interact with over 16,000 marine and land animals. Explore the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest in this all-weather visitor attraction!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cairns Aquarium - Follow the journey of a drop of rain as it travels from creeks and streams, into the rivers and down the tropical mountain range, through ancient rainforest to coastal mangroves before finally crossing the world’s largest coral reef, The Great Barrier Reef and entering the depths of the Coral Sea.

Come face to face with over 15,000 animals, see live coral displays, diver shark feeds, marine and reptile touch tanks and enjoy informative, ecologist talks.

Discover 70 different habitats showcasing the stunning diversity of the species found in the rainforest and the reef, some of which are rarely seen in the wild.

Stand inches from sharks and stingrays, giant endangered sawfish, turtles, pythons and a kaleidoscope of tropical fish in the largest oceanarium in Queensland and the only Deep Reef tank in Australia. General Admission includes.

What's Included
  • Conservation Talks and Presentations
  • Elusive Rainforest and Reef Creatures
  • Marine Touch Tank
  • Oceanarium with Underwater Tunnel
  • Australia’s only Deep Reef Tank
  • Live Ray and Shark Feeding Show
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks (unless specified)
  • Transportation to/from the aquarium
Additional Information

Located at the heart of Cairns, Cairns Aquarium is a captivating attraction that’s open every day irrespective of weather conditions. It aids in an intimate interaction with the breathtaking magnificence of over 16,000 aquatic and terrestrial creatures from two World Heritage Sites, namely, the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest. The journey tracing rivers to the reef is filled with informative dialogues about animals and ecosystems, a feeding show featuring rays and sharks, and a touch pool that allows a tactile experience with various marine creatures.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Customers may arrive anytime between 10am-3pm. Last entry 2pm.
  • Cairns Aquarium open 365 days of the year (incl. Public Holidays)
Location
Cairns Aquarium
5 Florence Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(414 Ratings)
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Mac-com-com
Jun 19, 2024
Take a break and watch the fish - Fabulous aquarium, well laid out with plenty of informative talks interspersed throughout the visit. Great protect out environment message.
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Silverbreeze
Jun 17, 2024
Best Aquarium! - We love going to the Cairns Aquarium! We have been a few times and my daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed it. All the tanks and habitats are well kept and cleaned. The floor plans at both levels are easy to follow with clear views of all of the tanks inhabitants. There are also awesome little tunnels for kids to crawl into to have an "under water" experience with a view of fish life. Overall it's a great experience for kids and adults.
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Sigridw218
Jun 13, 2024
Well worth a visit - The aquarium was well worth it. Beautiful displays. All tanks beautifully landscaped. Just beautiful to walk through and also sit and watch the fish, snakes etc. Loved it
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Misty_m
Jun 3, 2024
Aquarium - I loved the visit with I this aquarium. I saw species of fish I will never see in America. Weird but interesting :)
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Danielle_s
May 26, 2024
Great time - Easy to exchange voucher for actual ticket. Information sessions early in the day, helpful staff, so many fish and sea animals to see and learn about
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Chris_l
May 16, 2024
Lotsa to see and learn - Thay had so many different sections. Before I know it, we had spent more than 2 hrs in the aquarium. It was so interesting to learn and there were some interactive sessions. Very enjoyable.
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Jordan165
May 8, 2024
Great Activity - A bit pricey at $50 each (we had 10% off) but overall a good experience. I didn’t mind paying a bit extra when we found out that they actively work to improve the environment and care for wildlife. It was great to learn so much about wildlife and the local tropical north environment/ecosystems. I would recommend if in Cairns
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Sightsee32853620704
Jun 11, 2024
Aquarium-money well spent - We spent over 2 hours at the aquarium. It’s well worth the entrance cost, fantastic staff who obviously love what they do. I can’t wait to return one day .
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Ajmglobaltraveller
May 29, 2024
Good small aquarium - Interesting tour of the aquarium with some beautiful colourful fish. Unfortunately we missed the turtle rehab talk but we listened to some others. The big tank which you walk through in a tunnel is very good.
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Kelly
May 29, 2024
Wasn’t worth the admission cost! - The aquarium is located centrally & has a number of small stations. A couple large tanks with fish, a few medium sharks & sting rays. We were in and out in under an hour. Admission was $163 for a family which was beyond ridiculous. We reached the end and thought we must have missed half the venue but no. Value for money would be better spent elsewhere. If you have a fish-mad child suggest only 1 parent go!
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