Cairns Aquarium by Twilight with Optional Dining
Cairns Aquarium by Twilight with Optional Dining
Duration: 3.8 hours
3.8 hours
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
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Enjoy exclusive after-hours entry to Cairns Aquarium, with a two-hour guided twilight tour through 10 unique tropical ecosystems.
See the fascinating transition as animals adapt their behaviors from day to night in the Wet Tropics.
Spot the Coral Sea’s largest nighttime predators, including sharks, rays, and groupers.
Learn how reptiles, amphibians, and nocturnal fish emerge at dusk while colorful reef fish seek shelter.
You can upgrade your ticket for a delicious meal with dishes like fried calamari and sticky date pudding at Squires Loft afterward, an aquatic-themed restaurant.
Exclusive after-hours entry to Cairns Aquarium
2-hour guided twilight tour through 10 tropical ecosystems
3-course dinner at Squires Loft Restaurant (as per option selected)
Couple observing sharks in the underwater tunnel at Cairns Aquarium by Twilight.
Experience the Cairns Aquarium after hours on a two-hour guided twilight tour through 10 tropical ecosystems.
Getting started
Arrive at Cairns Aquarium and check in near the main entrance before the tour begins. Your expert guide will greet you and provide a brief introduction to the evening’s journey, ensuring all tickets are validated before you enter.
What to expect
Cairns Aquarium by Twilight
This guided experience offers exclusive after-hours access to the Cairns Aquarium, renowned for showcasing the unique biodiversity of Tropical North Queensland. As dusk falls, observe how animals adapt their behaviours from day to night across diverse habitats, from mountain streams to the Coral Sea.
Features
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Guided twilight tour: Explore 10 tropical ecosystems, each highlighting the transition from daylight to night in the Wet Tropics.
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Animal adaptations: Learn how reptiles, amphibians, insects, and nocturnal fish respond to sunset, emerging from their daytime shelters.
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Predator interaction: Come face to face with the Coral Sea’s largest night-time predators, including sharks, rays, and groupers, as they become active after dark.
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Exclusive access: Enjoy the aquarium’s exhibits in a quieter, after-hours setting, allowing for more personal interaction with your guide and the displays.
Visitors exploring exhibits at Cairns Aquarium by Twilight tour.
Visitors observing the aquarium tank from above at Cairns Aquarium by Twilight.
Couple observing sharks in the underwater tunnel at Cairns Aquarium by Twilight.
Visitors exploring exhibits at Cairns Aquarium by Twilight tour.
Visitors observing the aquarium tank from above at Cairns Aquarium by Twilight.
Stingray with blue spots at Cairns Aquarium Twilight tour.
What to bring
- Bring a valid photo ID to match the name on your booking if requested at the entrance.
What’s not allowed
- Pets and outside food and beverages are not allowed inside the aquarium.
Accessibility
- The aquarium is wheelchair accessible, with lifts, escalators, and accessible toilets available throughout the attraction.
Additional information
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Check-in time is at 3pm; the guided tour starts at 3:15pm.
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Meals for infants are not included unless a child fare is booked.
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The on-site restaurant will be closed for renovations. A new restaurant, Squires Loft, will open on September 20th, 2025.
Visitors observing marine life in an underwater tunnel at Cairns Aquarium.
Guests holding hands while viewing a shark at Cairns Aquarium by Twilight.
Stingray with blue spots at Cairns Aquarium Twilight tour.
Visitors observing marine life in an underwater tunnel at Cairns Aquarium.
Guests holding hands while viewing a shark at Cairns Aquarium by Twilight.
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