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Aquarium by Twilight Tour & 3 Course Dinner

3 hours 30 mins
from $179 per person
  • A couple stands together in an aquarium tunnel, looking up and pointing at a shark swimming overhead with other fish visible in the blue-lit water.
  • A family of four stands in front of a large aquarium tank, watching colorful fish and marine life swim behind the glass.
  • A plated gourmet meal with roasted meat, potatoes, and vegetables on a black dish, accompanied by glasses of red and white wine on a white tablecloth.
  • A plated dessert featuring chocolate ice cream, red sauce, fresh strawberries, white sauce drizzle, crumbled nuts, chocolate pieces, and a garnish of spun sugar on a white plate.
  • A couple stands together in an aquarium tunnel, looking up and pointing at a shark swimming overhead with other fish visible in the blue-lit water.
  • A family of four stands in front of a large aquarium tank, watching colorful fish and marine life swim behind the glass.
  • A plated gourmet meal with roasted meat, potatoes, and vegetables on a black dish, accompanied by glasses of red and white wine on a white tablecloth.
  • A plated dessert featuring chocolate ice cream, red sauce, fresh strawberries, white sauce drizzle, crumbled nuts, chocolate pieces, and a garnish of spun sugar on a white plate.
Aquarium by Twilight offers exclusive after-hours access to witness the aquarium as day transitions into night. As the lights soften and dusk approaches, the atmosphere shifts and marine life begins its nocturnal routines, creating a calm and immersive evening experience. Guests enjoy a personally guided two-hour twilight tour, observing reptiles, amphibians, insects and nocturnal fish emerge, while reef fish retreat and nighttime predators become active. Expert commentary brings these subtle changes to life, offering insight into behaviours rarely seen during daytime visits. The evening concludes with a relaxed dining experience, where a multi-course dinner is served against an aquatic-themed backdrop, allowing you to unwind and reflect on the tour. This experience suits couples, wildlife lovers, and travellers seeking a refined evening activity that blends education, atmosphere, and dining.
  • Two-hour guided twilight tour
  • Three-course dinner for adults at an Aquatic Themed Restaurant
  • Two-course dinner with drink for children
Start: 5 Florence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
  • Two arrival and tour start time options are available
  • Dinner is served following the guided tour
from $179 per person
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