Aquarium By Twilight

Aquarium by Twilight is a unique and interesting experience to view the underwater world and learn how animals adapt from day to night.  You will enoy a 2 hour Ecologist guided twilight tour through 10 tropical eco-systems from the rivers to the reef.  A delicious 3 course dinner is also included!  This is a fun and informative  tour and is suitable for all ages.

Current Operating Days:  Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Included:

• Exclusive after hours Aquarium entry
• 2 hour Ecologist guided twilight tour through 10 tropical ecosystems from the rivers the reef
• Come face to face with the Coral Sea's largest night time predators - sharks, rays, giant cod and much more
• Enjoy a delicious 3 course dinner - welcome drink with appetizer in the Oceanarium, plus main and dessert at the onsite Dundee's Restaurant
• *You can choose to upgrade your main meal to the Great Barrier Reef Seafood Platter for an extra $24 per adult - Enjoy a hot and cold selection of locally sourced seafood

Itinerary:

3.45pm - Arrive at the Cairns Aquarium

4.00pm - Ecologist Guided Tour

5.30pm - Drink and canape (appetiser) served in the Oceanarium

6.00pm-7.30pm - Dinner and Dessert at Dundee's Restaurant

ADULT'S MENU

APPETISER

Crocodile Spring Roll (Vegetarian appetizer available on request) with a glass of sparkling, wine, beer or soft drink

MAIN - choice of:

• Seafood Spaghetti - Sautéed prawns, scallops, calamari, mussels, half bugtail, fish in garlic, chilli wine and finished with olive oil  (GF available) 
• Chicken breast packed with soft cheese on sweet corn polenta, green pea puree and pink peppercorn cream
• Roast pumpkin, balsamic onion, semidried tomato, black olives and baby spinach tossed with penne pasta and pesto (V) (GF available)
• Black Angus Sirloin - Delicious and rich full-flavoured certified MSA premium Black Angus Beef on creamy mashed potato with sautéed leek, spinach, wild mushroom, Shiraz jus and truffle mayo
• Pan seared Barramundi with potato galette, broccolini and champagne sabyon

DESSERT - choice of:

• Mango sorbet with macadamia biscotti
• Marshmallow pavlova with passionfruit syrup and blueberry compote
• Rich chocolate mud cake with chocolate sauce and vanilla ice cream

CHILDREN'S MENU

APPETISER

Choice of either chicken and fish strips and a soft drink

MAIN - choice of:

• Steak and Chips - Minute steak, chargrilled and served with chips and tomato sauce
• Sausages, grilled and served with creamy mashed potato and tomato sauce
• Crumbed tender pieces of chicken served on chips with tomato sauce
• Fish and Chips - Crumbed fish fingers served on chips with tomato sauce and lemon
• Creamy Pasta tossed with bacon and mushroom in a creamy cheese sauce
• Calamari and Chips - Thin strands of calamari dusted in Dundee's coating, served with chips and tomato sauce

DESSERT

• Vanilla ice-cream with chocolate topping and sprinkles