Green Island and Cairns Aquarium

You will have an exceptional Great Barrier Reef experience with this Green Island and Cairns Aquarium package. Head out to stunning Green Island.  You will have the chance to see the corals and marine life of the reef before returning to Cairns.  Then you will visit the Cairns Aquarium to marvel at many species you may not have seen on the island.

This Green Island and Cairns Aquarium tour package can be in any order that suits you.  After all, it’s your holiday!

Green Island Great Barrier Reef Cruise

White sandy beaches surround Green Island with lush tropical rainforests and Australia’s Great Barrier Reef!  What better way to get there and experience this than with the Green Island Reef Cruise.   On a glass-bottom boat tour or snorkel to see the fringing reef.  Or laze on the white sandy beach.  Green Island offers various activities to suit all abilities and is ideal for non-swimmers.

Green Island is located within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

Relax On a Tropical Island

Immerse yourself in the enchanting rainforest as you stroll through its magical beauty, and then bask in leisure on the pristine white coral sand beaches. Whether you prefer the thrill of swimming, the exploration of diving, or the tranquility of snorkeling, the possibilities are endless.

Moreover, Green Island offers a diverse array of optional activities to enhance your experience. Take the plunge with scuba diving, embark on a guided snorkel excursion, or even discover the underwater world in a unique way by walking beneath the waves with Seawalker helmet diving. Your tropical retreat is not just an escape but an opportunity to engage in a spectrum of memorable experiences.

Cairns Aquarium

Experience something incredible.  Cairns Aquarium is a great way to sample 2 world heritage-listed areas at once!  The Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics of Far North Queensland.

As you wander through the many different habitats at your speed, at Cairns Aquarium, we love to share our knowledge. Moreover, you can enjoy the fun and informative presentations we offer throughout the day. In addition, you will discover over 16,000 creatures from the reef and rainforest. Immerse yourself in one of the five unique habitats, which are on display.

Highlights

A DAY AT GREEN ISLAND AND TIME TO EXPLORE THE CAIRNS AQUARIUM

 

Itinerary

GREEN ISLAND

Choice of departure times from Cairns and Green Island! By default, departure time will be 8.30am from Cairns and 4.30pm from Green Island. Please get in touch if you would like to change these times (subject to availability)

Travel time to Green Island is approximately 45 minutes.

Cairns to GREEN ISLAND
  • Departs           8:30        10:30
  • Arrival             9.20        11:20
GREEN ISLAND to cairns
  • Departs           14:30         16:30
  • Arrival             15:20          17:20
AQUARIUM PRESENTATION TIMES:
  • 09:30 + 13:00 River Monsters presentation.
  • 10:00 + 13:30 Reptile Encounter. Touch and Talk presentation.
  • 10:30 + 14:00 Denizens Of The Deep presentation.
  • 11:00 Shark and Ray Feeding presentation.
  • 15:00 Life of Sharks and Ray’s presentation.
  • 11:30 + 16:00 Curious and Coloured presentation.
  • ALL DAY Marine touch and talk.

Included

GREEN ISLAND
  • Return air-conditioned fast catamaran cruise
  • Up to 7 hours on Green Island
  • Tea and coffee served until departure from Cairns
  • Self-Guided Eco Walk
  • Choice of Glass Bottom Boat coral viewing tour OR use of Snorkelling Equipment
  • Island swimming pool exclusive for Great Adventures guests
  • Day visitor facilities.
AQUARIUM – GENERAL ADMISSION

Flooded Billabongs

Home to our Freshwater Sawfish, the iconic Barramundi, and Whiptail Ray.

The Rainforest

A rainforest inside an Aquarium?!  Spot our Tropical Snakes, Emerald tree Monitors, and Frogs living in the jungle.

The Mangroves

Learn about the fascinating biodiversity of the mangrove habitat.

Then find baby crocs while you stroll along the boardwalk!

Great Barrier Reef

Take in the sheer expanse and beauty of Australia’s only 10-metre Deep Reef Tank!

Coral Sea

Immerse yourself in the 20-metre Underwater Viewing Tunnel.  Cairns Aquarium features a 360° view Oceanarium.

Optional Extras

GREEN ISLAND
  • Lunch from several different casual outlets and Emerald’s Restaurant.
  • Scuba Diving
  • Helmet Diving
  • Flotation Vests and Lycra Suits
  • Scenic Helicopter Tour
  • Coach Transfers from Cairns Business Area or Northern Beaches
CAIRNS AQUARIUM
  • Coffee, morning and afternoon tea are all available at Dundees Restaurant

What to bring

GREEN ISLAND
  • Camera
  • Sunglasses and hat
  • Swimwear and towel
  • Reef friendly sunscreen
  • Cash and credit card for souvenirs, snacks etc.

How to get there

GREEN ISLAND

Check in at the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns, for your cruise to Green Island.

Cairns aquarium

Then visit the Cairns Aquarium on Florence Street in Cairns city between Lake and Abbott Streets.

Important Information

Please note that this bundle needs to be done on 2 separate days.

$174
$95
$461
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Tour Features

Included

Green Island Half Day Tour

Green Island Eco Adventure

08:30 - 16:30

HALF DAY (~3 hours Island Time) -Depart marina 8:30am - Depart Green Island 16:30pm

Departs

Oceanarium

Cairns Aquarium 🐠

Cairns Aquarium - General Admission

Open 365 days from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Last admission at 2:30pm

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