Your experience
Journey through North Queensland’s unique ecosystems—from rainforest rivers to the Great Barrier Reef—all under one roof, at your own pace.
Getting started
Head to the main entrance and show your mobile or printed ticket. Staff will scan your ticket and provide the day’s presentation schedule. Lockers are available for a small fee. The aquarium is fully accessible, with ramps, elevators, and facilities for strollers and wheelchairs.
What to expect
Cairns Aquarium
This is the only aquarium in the world exclusively dedicated to the species and habitats of tropical North Queensland.
Features
• Vast aquatic diversity: See 16,000+ animals from Northern Australia’s rainforests, rivers, and reef systems.
• Viewing zones: Walk under the 20-meter tunnel and through a 10-meter deep reef tank with panoramic views.
• Daily talks & feeds: Catch scheduled presentations on coral predators, reef species, and mangrove ecosystems.
• Family-friendly facilities: Wheelchair- and stroller-accessible with ramps, elevators, and baby-changing facilities.
• Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
• Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
• Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Ticket redemption point
• Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.
Free cancellation up to 1 day before start
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