Immense Biodiversity
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.
16,000 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.
Touch & Talk
Taking a closer look has its rewards; you might see something you’ve never noticed before but to really understand the incredible adaptations and behaviours of these creatures you should attend one of the scheduled daily presentations or talks from one of our incredibly knowledgeable AquaNuts.
Seeing is believing but touching creates a lasting impression that will be long remembered. That’s why we have an amazing Touch Tank in Cairns Aquarium where, under our AquaNuts supervision, you can touch incredible creatures from the ocean. Sea stars, sea cucumbers and a host of delicate sea creatures are keen to make your acquaintance so you will love them and want to protect them… just like we do.
Double Discovery Tour
Cairns Aquarium is designed for close viewing of reef and rainforest animals but behind the scenes there is so much more to explore and discover! This tour includes two components: a visit to the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre and a Behind the Scenes Tour.
See where sick and injured marine turtles can be cared for and rehabilitated, find out what makes the aquarium tick and how we take care of the precious animals that call the Aquarium home. Check out our daily schedule when you arrive to see if tours are scheduled for that day.
Sea Explorer 5D (temporarily unavailable)
An exciting, virtual submarine journey into the ocean depths! Follow your Captain into the submarine simulator and hold on tight while sailing through the animated, underwater world of our Polar and Deep Sea regions.
A family friendly experience – fantastic for the kids (5yo+) and a bit of fun for the adults! Check out the tour times with our friendly admissions team on arrival.
VIP Platinum Pass (temporarily unavailable)
Experience the thrill of feeding our Cownose Rays on our NEW VIP Platinum tour. These gentle creatures have bellies as soft as giant marshmallows – feel it for yourself as you hand feed them squid (their fav food!) now at Cairns Aquarium!
Inclusions:
2 hour Personally Guided Tour with your Aquanut host including a Behind the Scenes tours, Mangrove Fish Scatter Feeding, Cownose Stingray Feeding (age limit of 12yo applies), Reptile Interaction, Two-course lunch with drink, Front of House Interaction, souvenir gift to take home.
Adult: $149
Child: $113
Minimum of 2 guests and maximum of 4 guests. Pass includes All Day General Admission.
Gold Pass (temporarily unavailable)
On a time limit but still want to see everything? Check out our new Gold Passes today!
Inclusions:
1.5 hour Personally Guided Tour including exclusive Behind the Scenes tour, Mangrove Fish Scatter Feeding and Front of House interaction.
Adult: $99
Child: $77
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Minimum of 2 guests and maximum of 6 guests. Pass includes All Day General Admission.