Cairns Aquarium by Twilight with Optional Dining

Explore Cairns Aquarium

With the onset of dusk in Tropical North Queensland, nocturnal fish, insects, amphibians, and reptiles stir to life. Vibrant-hued reef fish look for shelter in coral caves as dangerous night-time sharks, rays and grouper wake up.

Embark on an Ecologist-Guided Tour

With the ‘Aquarium by Twilight’ guided tour, you get to see this very remarkable transition from day to sunset. Get to know more about these fascinating marine creatures from the expert wildlife educator accompanying you. You'll get a glimpse into lesser-known colors and behaviors of these animals coming out of their daytime lairs. Get up close with these rainforest creatures that make the reef ecosystem so intriguing.

Enjoy a Quality Culinary Experience

An upgraded ticket will let you complete your evening with a lovely dining experience at Dundee’s Restaurant, against a stunning sealife backdrop. You get to choose the meal plan that works best for you and sit back and relax towards the end of your experience.