See the Great Barrier Reef like never before—on a quiet, guided twilight tour that reveals how marine life transforms after sunset.
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.
Cairns Aquarium
This award-winning aquarium reveals a different side of marine and rainforest life at night.
After-hours access: Explore in peace after the daytime crowds have left.
Twilight transitions: Watch as colorful reef fish settle and nocturnal predators like sharks, rays, and moray eels emerge.
Expert-led tour: Follow a wildlife educator through 10 ecosystems, from mountain streams to the Coral Sea.
Optional dinner: End the tour with a relaxed 2-course meal at the aquatic-themed Squires Loft Restaurant.
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Service animals are welcome with legal documentation and an ID vest.
Luggage storage is available on-site for a fee.
Children under 3 years of age are admitted free.
Children aged 14 years and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over.
Presentation times may vary slightly based on group size or animal behavior.
The on-site restaurant will be closed for renovations. A new restaurant, Squires Loft, will open on September 20th, 2025.
This experience is only available at 5:45pm.
Cancellation is allowed up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time. Variant-specific cancellation policies may apply.
