Cairns Aquarium General Admission Tickets with Turtle Hospital Tour
Cairns Aquarium General Admission Tickets with Turtle Hospital Tour
Duration: 1 min (approx.)
1 min (approx.)
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Explore Cairns Aquarium and contribute to sea turtle conservation with General Admission Tickets, including access to the Turtle Hospital Tour in Cairns, Australia. This experience allows you to see some of Australia's finest marine life while learning about efforts to rescue and care for these majestic creatures. Enjoy being guided through award-winning exhibits that highlight Tropical North Queensland’s unique ecosystems alongside dedicated staff who will ensure a smooth visit.
Explore Cairns Aquarium and contribute to sea turtle conservation with General Admission Tickets, including access to the Turtle Hospital Tour in Cairns, Australia. This experience allows you to see some of Australia's finest marine life while learning about efforts to rescue and care for these majestic creatures. Enjoy being guided through award-winning exhibits that highlight Tropical North Queensland’s unique ecosystems alongside dedicated staff who will ensure a smooth visit.
Spend the day exploring 11 immersive ecosystems, from the Wet Tropics Rainforest to the depths of the Coral Sea.
See over 16,000 creatures, including sharks, rays, and crocs, across Australia’s only 10-meter Deep Reef Tank and a 20-meter underwater tunnel.
Join a 30-minute guided Turtle Hospital Tour and meet rescued sea turtles recovering from injuries and illness.
Learn about the threats these turtles face and how the aquarium’s conservation team nurses them back to health.
Did you know? 100% of the proceeds from the Turtle Hospital Tour go towards the care of the rescued sea turtles.
All-day admission to Cairns Aquarium
30-min guided Turtle Hospital Tour
Food and drinks
Family enjoying marine life at Cairns Aquarium.
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.
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Explore 11 immersive zones featuring over 16,000 aquatic and rainforest animals.
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Walk through Australia’s only 10-meter Deep Reef Tank and a 20-meter underwater tunnel.
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Join a 30-minute guided tour of the aquarium’s Turtle Rehabilitation Centre.
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Learn about the threats facing sea turtles and how the facility helps them recover.
Visitors interacting with marine life at Cairns Aquarium Turtle Hospital.
Visitors observing turtles at Cairns Aquarium Turtle Hospital tour.
Family enjoying marine life at Cairns Aquarium.
Visitors interacting with marine life at Cairns Aquarium Turtle Hospital.
Visitors observing turtles at Cairns Aquarium Turtle Hospital tour.
Sea turtle swimming in Cairns Aquarium Turtle Hospital pool.
What to bring
- A valid mobile or printed ticket, light clothing, and a camera for pictures.
What's not allowed
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Pets, outside food and drink, taking photos for commercial use without permission, flash photography, and smoking in non-designated areas are not allowed.
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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
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Please arrive 15 minutes early for your Turtle Hospital Tour to avoid missing your slot.
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No onsite parking; 3-hour free street parking available nearby.
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Rental lockers are available for a small fee.
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A souvenir shop is located inside the aquarium.
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Children under 3 years of age are admitted free.
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Children aged 14 years and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over.
Turtle being fed lettuce in a pool at Cairns Hospital.
Visitors touring Cairns Aquarium exhibit with guide pointing at display.
Sea turtle swimming in Cairns Aquarium Turtle Hospital pool.
Turtle being fed lettuce in a pool at Cairns Hospital.
Visitors touring Cairns Aquarium exhibit with guide pointing at display.
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