Cairns Aquarium
Quick Facts
- Location
- Australia, Cairns
- Category
- Museum
- Duration
- About 2 hours
- Opening Hours
- Daily 09:30-15:30 · The general info page opens the aquarium 09:30-15:30 every day including all public holidays, with last admission at 14:30. The general admission page adds turtle hospital tours at 11:30 and 12:30 daily, arriving 15 minutes early.
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Ages 15 and over, 61 dollars · Child: Ages 3 to 14, 35 dollars · A concession of 48 dollars needs a recognized Seniors, Student, Pension or Carer card shown on entry, and the family fare of 173 dollars covers two adults with two children. The site also sells a same-building combo with the Tomb of the Pharaohs, an admission plus lunch combo at the on-site Squires Loft, a 30 minute turtle hospital tour and an annual pass, and Companion Cards are accepted. Lifts, escalators and accessible toilets run through the building on even ground.
- Address
- 5 Florence Street, Cairns City, Queensland 4870, Australia
- Coordinates
- -16.8200, 145.7840
Introduction
Cairns Aquarium is a modern aquarium in Cairns CBD. Focused on North Queensland's tropical marine and freshwater ecosystems, it features reef fish, Great Barrier Reef exhibits, shark and crocodile exhibits and touch pools — understanding the reef without going to sea. Coral reef exhibits, river/rainforest exhibits, shark and ray exhibits and interactive touch pools. In Cairns CBD; walkable — great alternative to reef trips. Visiting for reef and marine understanding is a Cairns city experience.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 09:30-15:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:30-15:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:30-15:30 |
| Thursday | 09:30-15:30 |
| Friday | 09:30-15:30 |
| Saturday | 09:30-15:30 |
| Sunday | 09:30-15:30 |
The general info page opens the aquarium 09:30-15:30 every day including all public holidays, with last admission at 14:30. The general admission page adds turtle hospital tours at 11:30 and 12:30 daily, arriving 15 minutes early.
Ticket Information
| Adult | Ages 15 and over, 61 dollars |
|---|---|
| Child | Ages 3 to 14, 35 dollars |
| Free Admission | Two and under enter free |
A concession of 48 dollars needs a recognized Seniors, Student, Pension or Carer card shown on entry, and the family fare of 173 dollars covers two adults with two children. The site also sells a same-building combo with the Tomb of the Pharaohs, an admission plus lunch combo at the on-site Squires Loft, a 30 minute turtle hospital tour and an annual pass, and Companion Cards are accepted. Lifts, escalators and accessible toilets run through the building on even ground.
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Cairns Aquarium?
Monday: 09:30-15:30; Tuesday: 09:30-15:30; Wednesday: 09:30-15:30; Thursday: 09:30-15:30; Friday: 09:30-15:30; Saturday: 09:30-15:30; Sunday: 09:30-15:30; The general info page opens the aquarium 09:30-15:30 every day including all public holidays, with last admission at 14:30. The general admission page adds turtle hospital tours at 11:30 and 12:30 daily, arriving 15 minutes early.
How much is the admission for Cairns Aquarium?
Adult: Ages 15 and over, 61 dollars; Child: Ages 3 to 14, 35 dollars; Free Admission: Two and under enter free; A concession of 48 dollars needs a recognized Seniors, Student, Pension or Carer card shown on entry, and the family fare of 173 dollars covers two adults with two children. The site also sells a same-building combo with the Tomb of the Pharaohs, an admission plus lunch combo at the on-site Squires Loft, a 30 minute turtle hospital tour and an annual pass, and Companion Cards are accepted. Lifts, escalators and accessible toilets run through the building on even ground.
Any practical tips for visiting Cairns Aquarium?
Buy tickets online; great alternative to reef trips. Pair with Cairns city and Great Barrier Reef.
How long should I spend at Cairns Aquarium?
A typical visit takes About 2 hours.
