Excursion Cairns aquarium - rainforest to reef experience tour at Cairns

Explore the only aquarium in the world dedicated exclusively to the habitats and species of tropical North Queensland. Board the coach and make the short 15-minute transfer to the Cairns Aquarium, which connects visitors with the natural wonders of The Great Barrier Reef, The Wet Tropics, The Gulf Savannah and Cape York regions. This spectacular aquarium is home to over 16,000 animals and offers unique opportunities to move up close to some of the world's most fascinating, elusive or deadly creatures.

Join an ecologist guide for a 2-hour tour of this remarkable aquarium, and go behind the scenes to witness a scatter feed in the River Monsters exhibit. Enjoy exclusive insight into the onsite marine turtle hospital, where injured turtles are rehabilitated before returning to the sea.

After seeing animals from the rainforest to the reef and everywhere in between, it is time for lunch.

Make the return transfer to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Cairns Aquarium guided tour

Note

Please note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 1.5km (0.9 miles) over slight inclines/declines and must be able to walk up and down 3-4 stairs at a time at turtle hospital as well as entering/exiting coach; those with walking difficulties are required to travel with an able-bodied companion to assist them. This tour is not suitable for guests who utilize a wheelchair. Guests are recommended to wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes appropriate for the weather as well as sun protection.