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Function Venues in Cairns

The Cairns Aquarium is a unique and captivating venue for any celebration!

The Perfect Venue

Give your function the ultimate WOW factor, surrounded by the spellbinding majesty of  reef and rainforest creatures.

Host a cocktail style event available in our breathtaking Oceanarium & Deep Reef Room, or enjoy seated function in Squires Loft Cairns, aquatic-themed restaurant, featuring a spectacular 17,000 litre marine aquarium.

We offer 2 or 3 hour beverage packages, option to include exclusive tours of the Cairns Aquarium or our blockbuster attraction, Tomb of the Pharaohs.

Birthdays, banquets, weddings, product launches, charity events, cocktail parties, we can tailor an unforgettable experience for you.

There is truly nothing like celebrating at the heart of the aquarium.

Our Venue Spaces

You are spoilt for choice with our unique venues, each with their own themed habitats, animals and visual backdrops that make your experience memorable.

Oceanarium & Deep Reef Rooms

Step into a surreal, multi-sensory setting where dining meets wonder. Featuring a breathtaking 1.5-million-litre Oceanarium connected by a 20-metre underwater tunnel to Australia’s only 10-metre-tall Deep Reef exhibit, this venue delivers the ultimate wow factor.

  • Capacity: Up to 150 guests (cocktail style) roaming between both rooms.

Squires Loft Cairns Restaurant

Squires Loft Cairns combines contemporary dining with a striking 70,000-litre marine aquarium, where vibrant aquatic life creates a captivating backdrop for any occasion. Guests can enjoy the full venue exclusively or opt for the terrace space only, making it a versatile and unforgettable setting.

  • Capacity: Seated up to 140 guests. Cocktail up to 150 guests.
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A Beautiful Backdrop for Proposals & Weddings

Want to create a unique and unforgettable proposal experience like no other? Pop the question with the help from our expert divers, who will hold up a “Will You Marry Me?” sign. Complete your experience with a bottle of bubbles in the Oceanarium. For more information, or to book your proposal package, contact [email protected]

Or perhaps you’re planning your dream wedding? There is no other wedding venue in the world that will provide you with the backdrop of stunning and spectacularly-themed tropical North Queensland habitat zones, magical marine and rainforest creatures and exclusive spaces for dining and entertaining your guests in one central, air conditioned city location. Contact the Cairns Aquarium at [email protected] to see how they can make your special day even more memorable.

Corporate and Private Functions

Make your guests feel very important with an exclusive, private guided tour of the aquarium after hours. That’s what will set your function apart from the ordinary. Add great food, professional friendly service in a unique location and we know your guests will take home great memories.

All enquiries to Cairns Aquarium Events Team at [email protected]

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