Cairns Aquarium Night Tour with Optional Dinner
Cairns Aquarium Night Tour with Optional Dinner
Duration: Varies (2 hours to 3.5 hours)
Varies (2 hours to 3.5 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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Explore Cairns Aquarium in an beautiful twilight tour, where you'll witness how marine life transforms under the night sky. After-hours access allows for a distinct experience guided by wildlife experts, and if chosen, conclude your journey with a delightful 2-course dinner at Squires Loft Restaurant, offering views into the main reef tank. This evening adventure is set in Cairns, Australia's celebrated aquarium.
Explore Cairns Aquarium in an beautiful twilight tour, where you'll witness how marine life transforms under the night sky. After-hours access allows for a distinct experience guided by wildlife experts, and if chosen, conclude your journey with a delightful 2-course dinner at Squires Loft Restaurant, offering views into the main reef tank. This evening adventure is set in Cairns, Australia's celebrated aquarium.
Experience a unique underwater journey on this 1.5-hour guided tour through Cairns Aquarium This after dark, featuring ten tropical ecosystems ranging from mountain streams to the Great Barrier Reef.
Witness how nocturnal predators such as sharks, rays, and moray eels transition into their nightly hunt in an entirely new setting during your visit.
Learn from expert wildlife educators while observing the fascinating glow of coral and elusive rainforest species that come alive at night.
Entry for a 2-hour guided night tour
Access to the After-hours entry of Cairns Aquarium This
Use of an English-speaking wildlife educator
One 2-course dinner at Squires Loft Restaurant (as per option selected)
Individual Costs
Family observing sharks during Night at the Aquarium tour.
Your Experience
Experience an exclusive, guided twilight exploration of the Great Barrier Reef and witness how marine life transforms after sunset. This unique tour offers a serene atmosphere free from daytime crowds at Cairns Aquarium Night Tour with Optional Dinner.
Getting Started
Arrive at Cairns Aquarium outside regular hours to check in using your mobile or printed ticket. Staff will direct you to your group and introduce the wildlife educator who'll guide you through this adventure. If you’ve opted for an upgrade, enjoy a 2-course meal served after the tour at Squires Loft Restaurant, offering stunning views into the main reef tank.
What to Expect
The award-winning Cairns Aquarium showcases marine and rainforest life in its nocturnal form during this special event. Located near iconic attractions like the Great Barrier Reef, it offers a unique perspective on wildlife after dark.
Features
- Awarded with After-hours access: Enjoy an undisturbed exploration once daytime visitors have departed.
- Twilight transitions observed: Marvel at the shift from vibrant reef fish settling to nocturnal predators like sharks, rays, and moray eels coming alive.
- Guided by an expert wildlife educator through 10 distinct ecosystems ranging from mountain streams to the Coral Sea.
- An optional dinner: Conclude your visit with a leisurely 2-course meal at the aquatic-themed Squires Loft Restaurant, enhancing your experience.
Colorful fish illuminated during Night at the Aquarium tour.
Visitors observing marine life during a Night at the Aquarium guided nocturnal tour.
Family observing sharks during Night at the Aquarium tour.
Colorful fish illuminated during Night at the Aquarium tour.
Visitors observing marine life during a Night at the Aquarium guided nocturnal tour.
Spotted stingray swimming in aquarium during nocturnal tour.
Packing Essentials
A valid ticket and a camera capable of capturing low-light images are necessary to bring along.
Prohibited Items
Bringing pets, outside food and drink, commercial photography without permission, flash photography, or smoking in non-designated areas is not permitted.
Accessibility Details
The tour accommodates wheelchair users with available ramps and elevators.
Additional Information
Service animals are allowed if accompanied by legal documentation and an ID vest. There's on-site luggage storage for a fee, and children under 3 enter free of charge. Children aged 14 or younger must be with an adult over the age of 18. Presentation times might vary slightly depending on group size or animal behavior.
- The on-site restaurant will undergo renovations; however, Squires Loft Restaurant is set to open its doors on September 20th, 2025.
Only available at the specific time of 5:45pm.
Dining area at Dundees Restaurant inside Cairns Aquarium with large fish tank at night.
Spotted stingray swimming in aquarium during nocturnal tour.
Dining area at Dundees Restaurant inside Cairns Aquarium with large fish tank at night.
Book your tour at least a day in advance during peak season to ensure availability and avoid disappointment due to sold-out sessions.
Arrive with both a valid ticket and a camera equipped for low-light conditions so you can capture the unique beauty of marine life after dark without any issues.
Plan your visit by starting at Cairns Aquarium, as it is wheelchair accessible with ramps and elevators available to ensure everyone in your group has an enjoyable experience.
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