Cairns Aquarium General Admission Ticket

• Admission to Cairns Aquarium
• Coral Sea Life of Sharks and Rays Presentation
• Open Ocean Curious & Coloured Talk
• Flooded Billabong River Monsters Presentation
• Ribbon Reef Denizens of the Deep Talk

• Food and drinks

Please make your own way to Cairns Aquarium (5 Florence St, Cairns City QLD 4870)

Opening hours: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM, last admission: 2:30 PM

Opening hours: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM, last admission: 2:30 PM

• A full refund will be offered for customer-requested cancellations made up to 6 days prior to travel. Cancellations made within 5 days of travel will incur a 100% cancellation fee, including no-shows.
• Should supplier be required to cancel or the operation of the tour for any reason, including on the rare occasions due to inclement weather, an alternative date or itinerary will be offered to the passenger. If the alternative date or itinerary cannot be arranged or agreed upon, a full refund will be authorised. If the passenger accepts the alternative date or itinerary, no refunds will be issued.
• Please note that credit card processing fees paid at the time of booking are non-refundable.
• Tour itinerary may be subject to change without notice due to weather conditions or operational requirements.
• Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
• Mobile Vouchers are accepted! – Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction

Allow around two hours for a relaxed visit. If you want to attend several wildlife presentations, spend time at the Marine Touch Tank or read the displays in more detail, two and a half to three hours will feel more comfortable.

Yes. Families can explore the aquarium at their own pace, pause at the large viewing windows and underwater tunnel, and join the short animal presentations and supervised Marine Touch Tank experience. Toilets with baby change facilities are also available onsite.

Yes. The aquarium has even ground surfaces, lifts, ramps and accessible toilets throughout, making the exhibition route easy to navigate with a wheelchair or mobility aid. Accredited guide and service dogs are also welcome with proof of certification.

Yes. Three-hour free street parking is available nearby, along with metered spaces, a drop-off zone and accessible parking close to the entrance. The aquarium is also one block from the Cairns Esplanade and Lake Street bus terminal, and within walking distance of many central Cairns hotels.

Yes. Paid luggage storage and small rental lockers are available onsite. This is convenient if you are visiting after checking out of your accommodation or before travelling to the airport.

The Turtle Hospital is available as a separate guided upgrade rather than being included with this ticket. The experience lasts approximately 30 minutes and gives you the opportunity to meet rescued sea turtles and learn about their treatment and rehabilitation. Choose the ticket that includes the guided Turtle Hospital visit if you would like to add this experience.

Yes. The aquarium complements a reef trip by giving you close-up views of animals that can be difficult to spot in the wild. It also explains how the region’s rainforest, freshwater rivers, mangroves and coral reefs connect, making it a rewarding experience before or after your day on the Great Barrier Reef.