Cairns Aquarium

Discover our underwater world!

Get up close to the species and eco systems of Tropical North Queensland!

On your journey, follow a drop of rain as it descends from the mountainous waterfalls into the freshwater rivers, flowing through the rainforest, across the mangroves into the shallow lagoons of the Great Barrier Reef and finally into the depths of the Coral Sea.

Discover animal presentations, habitat talks, a marine touch pool and daily shark and ray feeds.

Learn about the biodiversity of life on the Reef and Wet Tropics Rainforest, on a personally guided behind the scenes Marine Life Encounter Tour including a visit to see the animals being cared for at the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre and the opportunity to hand feed our gentle Cownose Rays.

By Twilight, join Cairns' best evening experience on an exclusive guided after hours tour with a wildlife educator, gaining an understanding into the animals' nocturnal behaviours.

Conclude your tour with an optional 3 Course dinner at Dundee's Restaurant which has a stunning sea life backdrop.

Open 365 days a year,
9:30am - 3:30pm with last admission at 2:30pm