Cairns Aquarium, Cairns (must see)
Cairns Aquarium is Australia's newest and most captivating aquarium, focusing exclusively on the aquatic wildlife of Tropical North Queensland's Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics Rainforest. Visitors can explore 11 unique ecosystems, from ancient rainforests to the largest coral reef.
The aquarium boasts 71 exhibits showcasing rare species, including tropical fish, corals, rainforest creatures, and marine mammals. Animal presentations, habitat talks, and a marine touch tank offer interactive experiences. Guests can witness daily shark and ray feeds and participate in a behind-the-scenes Marine Life Encounter, including hand-feeding Cownose Rays. The aquarium also houses the Cairns Turtle Hospital for injured turtles.
At the Aquarium By Twilight event, visitors can explore the nocturnal behaviors of aquatic animals and enjoy a three-course dinner at Dundee's Restaurant, immersed in the marine life backdrop. Cairns Aquarium offers an immersive and educational adventure, highlighting the region's biodiversity and promoting conservation efforts.
The aquarium boasts 71 exhibits showcasing rare species, including tropical fish, corals, rainforest creatures, and marine mammals. Animal presentations, habitat talks, and a marine touch tank offer interactive experiences. Guests can witness daily shark and ray feeds and participate in a behind-the-scenes Marine Life Encounter, including hand-feeding Cownose Rays. The aquarium also houses the Cairns Turtle Hospital for injured turtles.
At the Aquarium By Twilight event, visitors can explore the nocturnal behaviors of aquatic animals and enjoy a three-course dinner at Dundee's Restaurant, immersed in the marine life backdrop. Cairns Aquarium offers an immersive and educational adventure, highlighting the region's biodiversity and promoting conservation efforts.
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Sight Name: Cairns Aquarium
Sight Location: Cairns, Australia (See walking tours in Cairns)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Cairns, Australia (See walking tours in Cairns)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Cairns, Australia
Create Your Own Walk in Cairns
Creating your own self-guided walk in Cairns is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Cairns Introduction Walking Tour
A gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, one of the world's most famous natural wonders, Cairns, Queensland, is surrounded by lush rainforest foliage and pristine shores iridescent in every hue of turquoise which mirror the sunlight dancing on the gentle ripples of the vast Coral Sea.
The Aboriginal people had inhabited the area of present-day Cairns for thousands of years before British... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
The Aboriginal people had inhabited the area of present-day Cairns for thousands of years before British... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Cairns' Historical Buildings Walking Tour
The vibrant port town of Cairns, ensconced on the verdant fringes of Australia's sun-kissed northeastern coast, stands as a live manifestation of its storied past, adorned with a collection of historical edifices that exude an air of refined antiquity and cultural grandeur. Each architectural gem, a chapter in the city's chronicle, beckons admirers to embark upon a journey through time.
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles