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.  

Monday to Saturday 3:00pm-5:15pm &  3:15pm-5:30pm

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

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

Entree

• GRILLED HALOUMI (V) (GF) Locally made Gallo haloumi; served with baby spinach, cherry tomato, chopped macadamia nut & red onion salad, honey syrup 
• CHILLI CARAMARI (GF) Dusted Calamari in chilli seasoning served with lime mayo 
• CROCODILE SPRING ROLLS Crocodile mince, rice noodles, julienne vegetables; rolled in spring roll pastry with Ooray plum sauce
• WARM BEEF SALAD Marinated beef w/Thai style green papaya salad, nam jim dressing 

Main 

• BLACK ANGUS SIRLOIN (GF) Mashed potato,sautéed leek, spinach, mushroom, shiraz jus & truffle mayo
• BARRAMUNDI (GF) Pan seared with potato galette, broccolini & champagne sabayon 
• SEAFOOD SPAGHETTI (GF AVAILABLE) Sautéed prawns, scallops, calamari, mussels, half bug tail & fish with garlic, chilli, wine & olive oil 
• CHAR SUI DUCK BREAST Chinese BBQ marinated duck breast on kipfler potato, sugar peas & chilli seared scallops &  orange soy 
• PUMPKIN PENNE (V) (GF & VEGAN AVAILABLE) Roast pumpkin, balsamic onion, semidried tomato, black olives & baby spinach 

Dessert

• BAILEY'S LAMINGTON TRIFLE Lamingtons soaked in Baileys, layered with white chocolate custard mousse & strawberry compote
• PINEAPPLE & COCONUT TART Chilled creamy pineapple & coconut filled short crust pastry topped with mini marshmallow meringue, creme anglaise & coconut sorbet
• CHOCOLATE & KAHLÚA TART Chocolate Kahlúa ganache tart, chocolate gelato & pralin

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