Cairns Aquarium Night Tour with Optional Dinner

See the Great Barrier Reef like never before—on a quiet, guided twilight tour that reveals how marine life transforms after sunset.

Getting started

Arrive at Cairns Aquarium after public hours and check in at the entrance using your mobile or printed ticket. Staff will guide you to your group and introduce your wildlife educator. If you’ve selected the dinner upgrade, your 2-course meal will be served at the end of the tour at the aquatic-themed Squires Loft Restaurant, with views into the main reef tank.

What to expect

Cairns Aquarium

This award-winning aquarium reveals a different side of marine and rainforest life at night.

Features

• After-hours access: Explore in peace after the daytime crowds have left.

• Twilight transitions: Watch as colorful reef fish settle and nocturnal predators like sharks, rays, and moray eels emerge.

• Expert-led tour: Follow a wildlife educator through 10 ecosystems, from mountain streams to the Coral Sea.

• Optional dinner: End the tour with a relaxed 2-course meal at the aquatic-themed Squires Loft Restaurant.

Cairns Aquarium Night Tour with Optional Dinner

Delving into the mysteries of the deep at night, visitors embark on a journey through Cairns Aquarium's nocturnal realms, where 10 tropical ecosystems come alive under the moonlight. As you meander through exhibits ranging from mountain streams to the Great Barrier Reef, witness the shift in behavior as predators like sharks and rays take over their nightly hunt. Expert wildlife educators guide you through this enchanting transformation, sharing insights into the lives of elusive rainforest species that glow mysteriously in the dark. With an optional dinner upgrade offering a 2-course meal at Squires Loft's aquatic-themed restaurant, including dishes such as fried calamari and lamb chops, this tour weaves curiosity with wonder, providing memorable encounters to forge lasting connections while understanding the nocturnal world's unique beauty.

Exploring Cairns Aquarium's Nocturnal Realms

Visit Cairns Aquarium during the tour’s highlight segment where you delve into 10 tropical ecosystems after dark. From the moment you step inside, you're immersed in a world of shifting shadows and glowing creatures. Each exhibit offers a unique glimpse into the lives of nocturnal animals, from sharks patrolling their tanks to rays gliding silently through the water. The aquarium's expert guides illuminate these behaviors, adding depth to your experience with fascinating facts and personal anecdotes. As you wander through the exhibits, marvel at the transformation in the environment—from vibrant daytime scenes to tranquil nighttime landscapes—and learn about the complex ecosystem that thrives under cover of darkness.

Witnessing Nocturnal Predators Unfurl Their Hunting Tactics

Experience Cairns Aquarium as part of the comprehensive itinerary featuring nocturnal predators' hunting behavior. As night falls, observe how sharks and rays take on their nightly roles, swimming with renewed energy and purpose. The aquarium's guided tours highlight these behaviors, showcasing the stealth and grace of these creatures in an underwater ballet. Rays glide effortlessly through their tanks, while sharks circle with a predatory intensity that captures your imagination. This segment represents a crucial part of the tour, offering visitors a rare opportunity to witness the nocturnal world’s secrets.

Discovering Elusive Rainforest Species’ Mystical Glow

Access Cairns Aquarium's unique feature showcasing elusive rainforest species with their mystical glow as part of your nighttime adventure. As you explore these exhibits, notice how certain animals emit a soft luminescence that illuminates the tanks in an ethereal light. These creatures are rarely seen during daylight hours but come to life under the aquarium’s specially designed lighting systems. The tour includes a focused segment on these species, highlighting their unique adaptations and behaviors that make them stand out even in the darkest corners of the rainforest.

Tour Highlights

• Visit Cairns Aquarium's nocturnal exhibits highest viewpoint
• Experience 10 tropical ecosystems comprehensive night exploration
• Explore exhibits showcasing sharks, rays, and moray eels hunting behavior impressively
• Discover elusive rainforest species’ glow in specially designed tanks authentically
• Include round-trip transfers to Squires Loft convenient seamless
• Upgrade for a 2-course dinner featuring fried calamari and lamb chops spectacular

Crafting memories like whispers of the night, this journey weaves curiosity with wonder, delivering an immersive experience through Cairns Aquarium's nocturnal realms. For explorers of the deep, devotees of wildlife behavior, and seekers of mystical glows, join us on a voyage that transforms darkness into light, revealing the enchantment hidden within our natural world.