Cairns Aquarium Admission: Interaction with Over 16,000 Marine and Land Animals
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398 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
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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
4.6
(398 Ratings)
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476tingr
Apr 19, 2024
Money well spent an A+ experience - The experience was awesome! The presentation was great and informative. All the guilds there were very knowledgeable and helpful. The aquarium was much bigger than we expected. And the kids had fun there.
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686adeleb
Apr 18, 2024
Interesting for nature and marine lovers - Went here with my 11 year old daughter who loved it. The theme is rainforest to ocean and there are displays that take you through each of the various eco systems. Very clean and welcoming place, with some free talks and interactive pools. We spent about 2 hours there.
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Waggatraveller
Apr 16, 2024
Absolutely brilliant attraction in Cairns! - This really is a fabulous day of entertainment in Cairns. I can see why it is rated so highly as a desired activity or location to visit when in Cairns.
The aquarium is set up so beautifully, it is absolutely fabulous. The respect shown to the animals, and the cleanliness and size of the tanks is fabulous. You can tell they really care about their animals here.
This is a very interactive experience. It is loads of fun for all ages, and is easily accessible with lifts as well as escalators. There are toilets throughout, as well as an on-site shop and restaurant.
I cannot recommend this attraction more highly. The staff were brilliant and so far this has been our favourite activity in Cairns.
Do yourself a favour and visit when you are in Cairns!
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Marke20
Apr 15, 2024
Sydney to Cairns 2023 - The aquarium is set right in the heart of the city.
Very well set up, it will take you on a journey following the water course from the Savannah up north down the Billabongs to the Rivers and on through the Mangroves to the Coral Sea and Great Barrier Reef.
They have lectures along the way, so we sat in on River Monsters in particular Barramundi and fresh water Stingrays. We also sat in on the lecture on Sharks and Ray's.
This was well worth the admission fee which we thought was a little high but we could see the worth of it.
We were here during school holidays but it was neat hearing the children's oohs and aahs seeing creatures they have not or wouldn't normally seen.
There is also a nice cafe situated just outside the entrance.
Clean and tidy.
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553garrym
Apr 5, 2024
Simply amazing experience - Unbelievable experience, the aquarium is the best we have seen. Friendly, helpful staff. Would recommend this to all.
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U8646hbbarbarab
Apr 2, 2024
Lots of animals to see restrurant right next door for lunch or dinner - A must do while in cairns especially if its raining outside .Takes about 2-3 hours.Amazing great for kids young or old.Price is ok .
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Alan_b
Mar 28, 2024
Great time at the aquarium. - Saw a wide variety of aquatic life. Numerous large tanks of coral and fish. Most notable is the display where you walked under the water surface where you could see the fish up close.
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623verat
Mar 27, 2024
Beautiful must see - Absolutely beautiful tanks are clean , variety of sea life impressive.
Must see for anyone visiting cairns.
Lots of different displays very informative.
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Millysj
Apr 8, 2024
Great aquarium - Great morning out for a family. Wide range of tropical fish, plus insects, reptiles and amphibians.
Interesting and eye-catching displays of different ecosystems, including vibrant coral.
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81yogeshb
Apr 8, 2024
Great Experience - A great family experience. Everyone loved the exhibits and photo opportunities. The underwater tunnel was the highlight of our trip. Staff were friendly.
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