Why choose this Cairns & the Tropical North tour ?

The ultimate experience!
Imagine hand-feeding gentle Cownose Rays on a privately escorted behind-the-scenes tour including viewing of our food preparation, research and quarantine areas.



Make the most of your Cairns & the Tropical North adventure

What makes Cairns Aquarium Marine Life Encounter Ticket a unique experience ?

Get the most from your day at Cairns Aquarium with a Marine Life Encounter! You’ll be met by one of our passionate ecologist guides, who will personally escort you on an exclusive guided tour through 9 diverse Tropical North Queensland habitats from the freshwater rivers, through the tropical rainforest, across mangroves to the Great Barrier Reef and out to the Coral Sea. Your guide will take you Behind-the-Scenes so you can see how the Aquarium cares for its marine life. You’ll also see our quarantine section and animal food preparation room. An exclusive hand feeding session of the Cownose Sting Rays with their favourite food takes place amidst circling predators of the Coral Sea on a specially designed feeding platform. Enjoy a scatter feed of the giant Freshwater Rays and Barramundi followed by a visit to the Cairns Turtle Hospital and end with a 2-course lunch at Dundee’s Restaurant including main and dessert or drink. Available Wednesday-Sunday at 9:15am.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels


Options To Choose for Your Trip:

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Cairns Aquarium Marine Life Encounter Ticket Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

  • Handfeed the Cownose Rays and giant Barramundi
  • Wildlife Educator guided tour
  • Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes entry to Cairns Aquarium

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Special Instructions:

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  • This Tour is Provided by Cairns Aquarium.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at Australia/Brisbane.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 16 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 4 Travelers is accepted for booking.