Visitors observing marine life in an underwater tunnel at Cairns Aquarium.
Visitors observing marine life at Cairns Aquarium exhibit.
Guest at Cairns Aquarium looking at a Stingray
Guests at the Turtle hospital at Cairns Aquarium
Children observing a sea turtle in an aquarium tank at Cairns Aquarium.
Visitors observing marine life at Cairns Aquarium through a large tank display.
Colorful fish swimming in Cairns Aquarium exhibit.

Cairns Aquarium Tickets

Cairns
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Duration: Varies (1 min to 3.5 hours)

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Explore Cairns Aquarium, where you can experience North Queensland’s unique ecosystems—from rainforest rivers to the Great Barrier Reef—all under one roof on your own schedule in Cairns, Australia. Upon arrival, simply show your mobile or printed ticket for entry and check out the day's presentation schedule from staff. This aquarium is fully accessible with ramps, elevators, and facilities for strollers and wheelchairs, ensuring a comfortable visit for everyone.

Discover over 16,000 animals representing Queensland’s diverse ecosystems at Cairns Aquarium Tickets. Experience creatures like crocodiles, reef sharks, and freshwater fish.

Visit ten animal habitats that span from the Wet Tropics to the Coral Sea within one of Australia's largest aquariums in North Queensland.

Admire a 20-meter tunnel passage, marvel at a 10-meter deep reef tank, and take in the panoramic views of Cairns Aquarium This’s Oceanarium.

Participate in daily ecosystem presentations and animal feeding sessions which are included with your ticket to enhance your visit.

Admission includes the use of a ticket for Cairns Aquarium Tickets.

All-day entry covers features such as aquariums with over 000+ marine life from Australia's Great Barrier Reef in North Queensland.

Access to all presentations, shows and facilities (based on option selected).

Individual Costs

Visitors observing marine life in an underwater tunnel at Cairns Aquarium.

Visitors observing marine life in an underwater tunnel at Cairns Aquarium.

Your Experience at Cairns Aquarium

North Queensland’s rich ecosystems are on full display from rainforest rivers to the Great Barrier Reef. Explore these wonders under one roof in Cairns, Australia—all at your leisure.

Getting Started with Your Visit

Upon arrival, show either a mobile or printed ticket at the main entrance for scanning by staff who will also provide today’s presentation schedule. A small fee applies for locker use. The aquarium is fully accessible to everyone, featuring ramps and elevators as well as facilities accommodating strollers and wheelchairs.

What You'll Discover

Cairns Aquarium stands out globally by being the sole institution focused exclusively on North Queensland’s tropical species and habitats.

Aquarium Features

  • Discover over 16,000+ aquatic animals from Northern Australia's rainforests, rivers, and reef systems.
  • Enjoy walking under a 20-meter tunnel or through a 10-meter deep tank offering panoramic views of the reef.
  • Don't miss out on daily talks and feeding sessions covering coral predators, reef species, and mangrove ecosystems.
  • The aquarium offers family-friendly facilities with wheelchair- and stroller-accessible routes, ramps, elevators, and baby-changing stations.
Visitors observing marine life at Cairns Aquarium exhibit.

Visitors observing marine life at Cairns Aquarium exhibit.

Guest at Cairns Aquarium looking at a Stingray

Guest at Cairns Aquarium looking at a Stingray

Guests at the Turtle hospital at Cairns Aquarium

Guests at the Turtle hospital at Cairns Aquarium

What to bring

    Your mobile device with a valid ticket, printed ticket option available, light clothing for comfort, and your camera.

    What's not allowed

      Pets, outside food or drinks, commercial photography without prior approval, the use of flash in photos, and smoking except in designated areas.

      Accessibility

        The venue is accessible for wheelchair users and stroller access. Elevators and ramps are provided. Guide dogs are permitted inside.

        Additional information

        No parking facilities on-site, but there's 3-hour free street parking nearby available to visitors.

        • Rent lockers at a minimal cost for storing your belongings while you explore the aquarium.

        A souvenir shop is conveniently located inside for memorable keepsakes from your visit.

        Children under 3 years can enter free of charge. Those aged 14 and below need to be accompanied by an adult who's at least 18 years old.

        Children observing a sea turtle in an aquarium tank at Cairns Aquarium.

        Children observing a sea turtle in an aquarium tank at Cairns Aquarium.

        Visitors observing marine life at Cairns Aquarium through a large tank display.

        Visitors observing marine life at Cairns Aquarium through a large tank display.

        Bring a valid mobile or printed ticket and light clothing for comfort as you explore diverse ecosystems inside Cairns Aquarium.

        To avoid any delays at the entrance, ensure your ticket is ready to be scanned by staff upon arrival.

        If planning multiple attractions in one day, consider starting with Cairns Aquarium since it offers all-day access and a variety of presentations included with your entry.

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        Operating hours

        Cairns Aquarium

        Monday
        9:30am - 3:30pm • last entry 2:30pm
        Tuesday
        9:30am - 3:30pm • last entry 2:30pm
        Wednesday
        9:30am - 3:30pm • last entry 2:30pm
        Thursday
        9:30am - 3:30pm • last entry 2:30pm
        Friday
        9:30am - 3:30pm • last entry 2:30pm
        Saturday
        9:30am - 3:30pm • last entry 2:30pm
        Sunday
        9:30am - 3:30pm • last entry 2:30pm
        • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.

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        FAQs

        Flash photography is not allowed. Taking photos for commercial use requires permission from staff.
        You can explore 10 distinct animal habitats, ranging from the Wet Tropics to the Coral Sea.
        You'll see a wide variety of animals from Queensland’s ecosystems, including crocodiles, reef sharks, freshwater fish, and more.
        Yes, the venue is fully wheelchair and stroller-accessible with ramps, elevators, and facilities available.
        Pets are not allowed inside the facility as per visitor guidelines.
        Bring a valid ticket, light clothing, and a camera for photos. Outside food and drink are not allowed inside.
        Your ticket includes entry to the aquarium, all-day access to exhibits, and access to daily ecosystem presentations and animal feeding sessions.
        There is no onsite parking. However, free street parking for up to three hours is available nearby.
        Highlights include seeing over 16,000 animals like crocodiles and reef sharks, walking through a 20-meter tunnel, and viewing a 10-meter deep reef tank.
        Yes, you can show your mobile or printed ticket at the main entrance. Staff will scan it for entry.

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