Aquariums in Australia
Australia's aquariums bring the wonders of the ocean to life — walk-through shark tunnels, vibrant coral reef displays, touch pools where kids can handle sea stars, and behind-the-scenes tours that spark a lifelong love of marine biology. With the Great Barrier Reef on our doorstep, Australian aquariums offer a unique window into some of the world's most diverse marine ecosystems.
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Aquariums across Australia
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Marine Discovery Centre Hastings Point
📍 Hastings Point, NSW
Hands-on marine education with live sea creatures and rock pool exploration.
Cairns Aquarium
📍 Cairns City, QLD
Tropical reef aquarium with a 20m walk-through shark tunnel and daily feeding
Marine Discovery Centre
📍 Henley Beach, SA
Interactive marine science centre on Henley Beach with hands-on exhibits.
Busselton Jetty
📍 Busselton, WA
Southern Hemisphere's longest timber jetty with underwater observatory.
Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre
📍 Queenscliff, VIC
Hands-on marine education centre with touch tanks and rock pool rambles in
The Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre
📍 Terrigal, NSW
Compact Terrigal aquarium with touch tanks, shark feeding, and expert volunteer
Dolphin Discovery Centre
📍 Bunbury, WA
Wild dolphin beach interactions, swim tours, and a marine discovery centre in
Solitary Islands Aquarium
📍 Coffs Harbour, NSW
Compact Coffs Harbour aquarium with touch tanks, shark feeding, and marine
Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters
📍 Anna Bay, NSW
Wade into the water with sharks and rays at this Anna Bay marine encounter.
AQWA The Aquarium Of Western Australia
📍 Hillarys, WA
WA's premier aquarium with touch pools, shark snorkelling, and mermaid shows.
Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary
📍 Garden Island, SA
Guided kayaking through mangroves with PhD marine biologists — free entry.
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
📍 Sydney, NSW
Walk-through shark tunnels and a penguin boat ride at Darling Harbour.
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium
📍 Mooloolaba, QLD
80-metre shark tunnel, Little Blue Penguins, and interactive seal swims.
Merimbula Aquarium & Wharf Restaurant
📍 Merimbula, NSW
Waterfront seafood restaurant on Merimbula wharf with an on-site aquarium.
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
📍 Melbourne, VIC
Melbourne's premier aquarium with sharks, penguins, and hands-on rockpools.