Cairns Aquarium Guided Twilight Tour with Optional Dinner

• Exclusive after-hours Aquarium entry
• 2-hour Wildlife Educator guided night tour through 10 tropical ecosystems from the rivers to the reef, rainforest, mangroves, and the Coral Sea
• Spot rare nocturnal rainforest animals
• Come face to face with the Coral Sea’s largest nighttime predators – sharks, rays, groupers, and more
• Optional 3-course dinner (Entrée, Main Meal & Dessert) served after the tour in the aquatic themed restaurant (if option selected)

• Hotel pickup and dropoff

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

Check availability to see starting times.

• This activity will operate with a minimum of 2 adults and is subject to availability, bookings require 24 hours notice.

• 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

Both options include exclusive after-hours entry and the same two-hour guided experience through 10 tropical ecosystems. The tour-only option finishes at around 5.15pm, while the dinner option continues with a set meal at the onsite Squires Loft restaurant and finishes at around 7pm. Adult dinner bookings include a three-course menu, while children booked on a child dinner fare receive the children’s menu.

Check in at Cairns Aquarium, 5 Florence Street, at around 3pm. The guided tour begins at approximately 3.15pm. The tour-only option finishes at around 5.15pm, while the dinner option finishes at around 7pm. Current scheduled sessions run from Tuesday to Saturday.

This experience takes place as the aquarium changes from day into evening. A wildlife educator guides you through the exhibits while brightly coloured reef fish begin to settle and nocturnal reptiles, amphibians, fish and marine predators become more active. Exclusive after-hours access also creates a more relaxed atmosphere than a regular daytime visit.

This experience begins in the late afternoon and focuses on the transition from daylight into dusk during a two-hour guided visit. The later night tour begins at around 5.45pm, spends approximately 1.5 hours exploring the aquarium after dark and finishes later in the evening. Choose this option if you prefer more time with the guide and an earlier finish, with the option to enjoy an early dinner afterwards.

No. Entry to the aquarium is already included, and the guided route takes you through 10 tropical ecosystems from the Wet Tropics mountains to the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea. A separate daytime ticket is only needed if you also want an independent daytime visit with the regular presentations and activities.

Yes. This is an all-ages indoor experience, and the combination of sharks, rays, colourful reef fish and engaging commentary makes it an enjoyable choice for families. The earlier finishing time is also convenient for families who would rather not stay out late, and a children’s menu is available with child dinner bookings.

Yes. Lifts and accessible toilets are available throughout the attraction, allowing wheelchair users to follow the guided route. Companion Cards are not accepted for this particular experience.

Yes. The current adult set menu includes vegetarian and gluten-free selections, with a vegan main also listed. After booking, please contact us with any dietary requirements.