Cairns Aquarium General Admission Tickets with Turtle Hospital Tour

See the best of Australia’s marine life and support sea turtle conservation—all in one visit.

Getting started

Show your mobile or printed ticket at the Cairns Aquarium entrance. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled Turtle Hospital Tour. Staff will guide you to the exhibits and confirm your tour time.

What to expect

Cairns Aquarium

This award-winning facility is known for showcasing marine life from Tropical North Queensland’s unique ecosystems, and the tour introduces you to rescued sea turtles and the conservation work behind their care.

• Explore 11 immersive zones featuring over 16,000 aquatic and rainforest animals.

• Walk through Australia’s only 10-meter Deep Reef Tank and a 20-meter underwater tunnel.

• Join a 30-minute guided tour of the aquarium’s Turtle Rehabilitation Centre.

• Learn about the threats facing sea turtles and how the facility helps them recover.

Know before you go

What to bring

• A valid mobile or printed ticket, light clothing, and a camera for pictures.

What's not allowed

• Pets, outside food and drink, taking photos for commercial use without permission, flash photography, and smoking in non-designated areas are not allowed.

• Flash photography, touching turtles, or making loud noises that may disturb them are not allowed on the Turtle Hospital Tour.

Accessibility

• The experience is wheelchair accessible. Free wheelchair hire is available on request.

Additional information

• Please arrive 15 minutes early for your Turtle Hospital Tour to avoid missing your slot.

• No onsite parking; 3-hour free street parking available nearby.

• Rental lockers are available for a small fee.

• A souvenir shop is located inside the aquarium.

• Children under 3 years of age are admitted free.

• Children aged 14 years and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over.