Tomb of the Pharaohs and Cairns Aquarium Package

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Two of Cairns' indoor attractions on one ticket: the reef, rainforest and river life of the Cairns Aquarium, and 11 recreated tombs of ancient Egypt at the Tomb of the Pharaohs. Both are in the city centre, air-conditioned and run by the same team.

Days

About 2.5 hours

Age

All ages

Group size

Self-guided visit

Start / finish

Cairns City: Florence Street and Lake Street

Return

See itinerary for details

Transport

None, make your own way

Meals

No meals are listed as included

Route

Map of Tomb of the Pharaohs and Cairns Aquarium Package

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Included experiences

Cairns Aquarium — reef, river and rainforest life in 71 habitats
Ray and shark feeding — daily show at 11am
Marine touch encounter — hands-on with sea creatures
Tomb of the Pharaohs — 11 recreated tombs, including the Silver Pharaohs' double tomb
Tutankhamun's treasury — set out as found in 1922

Tomb of the Pharaohs and Cairns Aquarium Package

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MORNING: CAIRNS AQUARIUM, FLORENCE STREET

Start at the Cairns Aquarium on Florence Street, which opens at 9:30am. It opened in 2017 and holds about 16,000 fish and other animals in 71 habitats across 10 zones, following the water from the Wet Tropics rainforest, World Heritage-listed since 1988 and one of the oldest rainforests on earth, down through the rivers and mangroves to the Great Barrier Reef. Look for freshwater crocodiles and archerfish in the river zones, then the reef tanks of coral, sharks and rays. Through the day the staff run short talks and a marine touch encounter where you can meet sea creatures by hand.

11AM: RAYS AND SHARKS AT FEEDING TIME

Be at the big oceanarium for the daily ray and shark feeding show at 11am, the best reason to arrive early. The divers explain what each animal eats and how it hunts, and it is the liveliest the tank gets all day. Shovelnose rays, which look half shark and half ray, often steal the show. Allow about two hours for the aquarium on its own before heading across the city centre to the second half of your ticket.

MIDDAY: TOMB OF THE PHARAOHS, LAKE STREET

The Tomb of the Pharaohs on Lake Street, run by the same team, rebuilds 11 of ancient Egypt's richest tombs in full detail, with more than 450 objects. Walk through the double tomb of the Silver Pharaohs, recalling the silver coffins Pierre Montet found at Tanis in 1939, news drowned out by the start of the Second World War. The early tombs of Saqqara sit beside the step pyramid of Djoser, designed by Imhotep and the oldest large stone building in Egypt. Queen Nefertari's tomb and Tutankhamun's treasury, as Howard Carter found it in 1922, follow, and you can learn to read hieroglyphs on the way through.

AFTERNOON: FINISHING UP

Last entry is 2:30pm at the aquarium and 3pm at the Tomb, so a late-morning start gives you an unhurried day at both. Allow about two and a half hours in all. Both are indoors and air-conditioned, which makes this a handy plan when the tropical rain sets in, and the Esplanade is a short walk away when you're done.

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Good to know

Meeting point: Cairns Aquarium, 5 Florence Street, and Tomb of the Pharaohs, 122B Lake Street, both in Cairns City. Show your ticket at either admissions desk.
Departure time: The aquarium is open 9:30am to 3:30pm (last entry 2:30pm). The Tomb is open 10am to 4pm (last entry 3pm). Both open every day, public holidays included.
Duration: Allow about 2.5 hours for both.
Minimum age: All ages. Adult tickets are 15 and over; child tickets cover ages 3 to 14.
Please note: Both attractions must be visited on the same day. Lifts, escalators and accessible toilets are available throughout. Companion Cards are not accepted.

What is included

Entry to Cairns Aquarium
Entry to Tomb of the Pharaohs
Daily animal and ecosystem presentations, marine touch encounter and the 11am ray and shark feeding show

Not included

Transport
Food and drink
Guided aquarium and Tomb tours such as the twilight, sunset and night tours (sold separately)

FAQ

Preparing for the trip

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Do I need to take any medical supplies?

It is not necessary to bring any medical supplies other than any personal items you may require. Each tour carries a first aid box, and the tour guides are all certified in First Aid.

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Private tours and families

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Cost and Fees

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Will I need additional money?

Travellers are advised to bring some cash, as ATMs and banks can be few and far between in the remote parts of the trip. It is handy to have some extra cash, as the tour does stop by local shops and cafes.

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Whilst on tour

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(5/5)

We bought the combined Aquarium and Tomb of the Pharaohs tickets and recommend both. We did the Aquarium one day and the Pharaohs the next.

pauline schefe Verified· Travelled 11th August 2026

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(5/5)

We visited on a combined ticket with the Aquarium and were very impressed, from the tomb-like lift onwards. Informative, easy to get around even for wheelchair users, with seats and toilets along the way and welcoming staff.

Karen Delsar Verified· Travelled 5th August 2026

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(5/5)

We had this added to our Aquarium tickets and didn't expect what we found in the middle of Cairns. A really enjoyable display, allow a few hours to walk, read and look.

Shane Clow Verified· Travelled 30th July 2026

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