As the only aquarium in the world dedicated exclusively to the habitats and species of tropical North Queensland, the Cairns Aquarium connects visitors with the natural wonders of The Great Barrier Reef, The Wet Tropics, The Gulf Savannah and Cape York regions. With over 16,000 animals and unique opportunities to move up close to some of the world’s most fascinating, elusive or deadly creatures, every visit is unforgettable. Find everything you need to plan your visit to the Aquarium here, including general facility and accessibility information, operating hours and how to find us.

We offer a range of services and facilities at the Cairns Aquarium so that you can focus on enjoying your visit and interacting with the amazing animals on display. Whether you’re wanting to learn more about the incredible reef and rainforest creatures, or you need to find that perfect gift for a loved one, or you just need to stop and enjoy a meal or beverage, we have your needs covered.

Accessibility

We are a fully accessible facility with elevators, ramps, accessible washrooms, wheelchair rentals and welcome accredited Guide/Service Dogs.

Free WiFi

We love it when guests share their photos of their experience and to facilitate that free WiFi is available throughout the building.

Gift Store

Tropical Treasures offers a vast range of quality gifts and handcrafted goods sourced locally by suppliers who support our conservation efforts.

Facilities

We offer a number of services to ensure that your visit is convenient, including small rental lockers, toilets with change tables and water fountains.

Food and Beverage

Dundee's at the Cairns Aquarium offers a unique and memorable dining experience that lets people enjoy their favourite Dundee's cuisine while watching schools of fish and sharks swim past in the 70,000L "Under the Pier" aquatic display.

Opening hours: 

Breakfast 8am-11am, Lunch 11:30am-3pm, Dinner 5:30pm to late
Cafe/Snack Bar 8am-5pm
Cocktail Bar 10am to late