Green Island and Cairns Aquarium
This Green Island and Cairns Aquarium are fun and informative for the whole family.
Green Island
Green Island is a coral cay northeast of Cairns. In addition to beautiful beaches, the island features a lush rainforest and coral reefs.
Enjoy a great day excursion from Cairns,
Visitors wanting to stay longer can check in to the magnificent Green Island Resort.
During your visit, explore the lush rainforest, relax on a pristine white sandy beach and snorkel under the jetty.
Things to do on Green Island
- Snorkelling
- Helmet diving
- Kayaking
- Snorkelling tours
- Rainforest walks
- Marineland Melanesia’s crocodile show
Green Island is within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
Next, discover the wonders of the sea at the Cairns Aquarium
Cairns Aquarium has over 15,000 species of animals, plants, and other organisms native to North Queensland.
Next, view the beautiful leopard sharks, gigantic rays, gropers, and other enormous predators inside the Oceanarium and underwater tunnel.
Touch Tank
Exhibitions showcasing sea creatures, including vibrant blue sea stars and sea cucumbers,
Shark and Ray feeding
Next, Learn about sea Turtle rescue and release operations on a Turtle rehabilitation tour.
Dundee’s Restaurant at the Aquarium
Then enjoy lunch at Dundee’s Restaurant while viewing fish and sharks in the giant aquarium.
Next, see our Green Island and Cairns Zoom and Green Island Resort packages.
Highlights
GREEN ISLAND
- Return air-conditioned fast catamaran cruise
- Half-Day or 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.
*Choose the Island Upgrade on the booking page to include snorkelling equipment, a glass-bottom boat tour, and a beach bag.
AQUARIUM
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 amongst 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.
Itinerary
GREEN ISLAND
Choice of departure times from Cairns and Green Island!
Travel time to Green Island is approximately 45 minutes.
Cairns to GREEN ISLAND
- Departs 8:30 10:30 13:00
- Arrival 9.20 11:20 13:50
GREEN ISLAND to cairns
- Departs 12:00 14:30 16:30
- Arrival 12:50 15:20 17:20
AQUARIUM
- 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
- Round trip cruise to Green Island
- Coffee and tea before the vessel departed.
- Swimming pool
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
- Upgrade and include a 2-course lunch and a drink at Dundees Restaurant.
- Coffee, morning and afternoon tea all available at Dundees Restaurant
- Sea Explorer 5D virtual submarine tour.
- VIP Platinum Pass.
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.
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