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Explore the aquarium after dark on a 1.5-hour guided tour through 10 tropical ecosystems—from mountain streams to the Great Barrier Reef.
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Watch the shift in behavior as nocturnal predators like sharks, rays, and moray eels begin their nightly hunt.
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Learn from expert wildlife educators as you witness the glow of coral and elusive rainforest species at night.
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Upgrade to include a 2-course dinner with dishes like fried calamari and lamb chops in Squires Loft, an aquatic-themed restaurant.
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2-hour guided night tour
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After-hours entry to Cairns Aquarium
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English-speaking wildlife educator
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2-course dinner at Squires Loft Restaurant (as per option selected)
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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See the Great Barrier Reef like never before—on a quiet, guided twilight tour that reveals how marine life transforms after sunset.
Getting started
Arrive at Cairns Aquarium after public hours and check in at the entrance using your mobile or printed ticket. Staff will guide you to your group and introduce your wildlife educator. If you’ve selected the dinner upgrade, your 2-course meal will be served at the end of the tour at the aquatic-themed Squires Loft Restaurant, with views into the main reef tank.
What to expect
Cairns Aquarium
This award-winning aquarium reveals a different side of marine and rainforest life at night.
Features
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After-hours access: Explore in peace after the daytime crowds have left.
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Twilight transitions: Watch as colorful reef fish settle and nocturnal predators like sharks, rays, and moray eels emerge.
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Expert-led tour: Follow a wildlife educator through 10 ecosystems, from mountain streams to the Coral Sea.
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Optional dinner: End the tour with a relaxed 2-course meal at the aquatic-themed Squires Loft Restaurant.
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What to bring
- A valid ticket and a camera with good low-light capability.
What's not allowed
- Pets, outside food and drink, taking photos for commercial use without permission, flash photography, and smoking in non-designated areas are not allowed.
Accessibility
- The tour is wheelchair accessible. Ramps and elevators are available.
Additional information
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Service animals are welcome with legal documentation and an ID vest.
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Luggage storage is available on-site for a fee.
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Children under 3 years of age are admitted free.
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Children aged 14 years and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over.
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Presentation times may vary slightly based on group size or animal behavior.
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The on-site restaurant will be closed for renovations. A new restaurant, Squires Loft, will open on September 20th, 2025.
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This experience is only available at 5:45pm.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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Meet your guide at Cairns Aquarium.
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Address: 5 Florence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia .
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