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Attraction stop (1h)

This brand-new block-buster Ancient Egypt attraction is indoors and air-conditioned and located right in the heart of the Cairns city, just around the corner from the Cairns Aquarium. This exhibition provides visitors with a journey through 11 of the most lavishly decorated tombs and temples of Ancient Egypt. Each recreatedtomb is filled with hieroglyphic wall inscriptions, stele engraved plaques, mummified human and animal remains, and over 450 meticulously crafted museum grade replica items made in Egypt using traditional goldsmithing methods. Tomb of the Pharaohs is a mesmerising way to learn about one of the richest civilisations that ever existed.

Attraction stop (2h)

Located right in the heart of the Cairn city, this is Australia’s newest and most spectacular aquarium exclusively showcases the stunning marine and wildlife from TropicalNorth Queensland’s two World Heritage areas – the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest. With over 16,000 creatures, get up close with the ocean’s largest predators and enjoy guaranteed interaction with some of the region’s most rare and elusive animals. The Cairns Aquarium is a must see and loads of fun for the whole family with a marine touch tank and daily presentations including an 11am shark feeding show.