AUSTRALIA
Australia's standouts.
The 15 most popular aquariums tours in Australia right now, with prices, run times and what each day actually involves.
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium entry lets you explore 13,000 animals across 700 species at Darling Harbour, with skip-the-line tickets.
“I am a senior citizen and was afraid this would be boring and for kids. It was great!”
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium ticket in the CBD by the Yarra River: penguins, crocodiles, elephant sharks, rays, 4D and ocean feed.
“Friendly staff, great exhibits, staff were very knowledgeable when giving talks. had a blast”
Timed mobile entry to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium with Penguin Expedition, sharks, dugong, themed zones, and a digital photo pass.
“Indoor activity which learn about different sea creatures in Australia and you can touch some sea star and other to feel there body texture”
Skip reef-day weather with a Cairns Aquarium admission ticket: 70 habitats, shark feeds, touch tanks, and reef talks in 2–3 hours.
“We had time to spare before checking in to our hotel and the aquarium was the perfect activity to do with children.”
Cairns Aquarium general admission: rainforest-to-reef indoors with a 20-m tunnel, 10-m deep reef tank, and River Monsters.
“It was an easy to find experience,located just within a minutes footpath away from the Esplanade, in the very heart of Cairns. We visited the Aquarium with my life and experienced something like never before. We managed to see the sharks and mantra rays feeding show,which by the way was really spectacular! We were able…”
See Australian marine life at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium with themed zones, penguin ice shows, jellyfish, feedings, and a digital photo pass.
“It was okay. Great display of fish etc however the building is quite old. Could do with a serious overall.”
Mobile Sydney pass for SEA LIFE, Sydney Tower Eye, WILD LIFE Zoo, and Madame Tussauds. Pick 2–4 attractions over 60 days.
“Wonderful experience!!! Great value for the price. All 3 experiences were great and well organized. Great first time experience for being in Australia.”
Explore SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast with 11 zones, an 80-metre ocean tunnel, shark and ray views, and keeper talks like seal and jellyfish.
“Nice way to spend a couple of hours. The seal show was fun and informative. Parking was easy with ample spots (we went on a Wednesday morning).”
Cairns Aquarium twilight tour with exclusive after-hours access and a wildlife-led night walk, ending with a 3-course dinner.
“small group, great attention from our guide, she is very passionate about her work, and patient with our group as we all meanderd throughout the exhibits. fantastic time to view the aquarium doing the twilight tour.”
Cairns Aquarium after dark: a guided nocturnal tour of 10 ecosystems plus a 2-course dinner with ocean views for $102.
“The presentation was educational and help people understand the tropical rain forest inhabitants and the sea creatures and their habitats. Dinner was delicious and the waiters and waitresses are lovely and kind. 😊”
Cairns Aquarium entry plus a guided Turtle Rehabilitation Center tour with rescued sea turtles and conservation lessons in one day.
“A must visit in Cairns. A much bigger aquarium than first thought. Lots to see & beautiful fish. Lots of variety & the tanks were big. The turtle talk was worth it. The lady who took us round was wonderful & very informative. We got to see a few rescued turtles.”
Cairns Aquarium after-hours guided tour with glowing corals, nocturnal creatures, and face-to-face sharks and rays, plus dinner at Dundee’s.
“An excellent night tour of a truly brilliant aquarium. Georgie was incredibly knowledgeable, bringing the animals to life with wit and storytelling that kept everything engaging and memorable. Experiencing the aquarium after hours felt genuinely magical — uninterrupted views and a completely different atmosphere. Highly recommend!”
Experience the Cairns Aquarium after-hours at dusk with an ecologist-led tour, up-close views of 16,000+ animals, and nocturnal behavior insights.
“The aquarium is amazing! Our guide, Christine, was knowledgeable and friendly. She did a great job wrangling the group and answering questions. I would have preferred a smaller group size, but otherwise it was well worth the time and money.”
After-hours Cairns Aquarium twilight tour with an ecologist guide. See nocturnal changes in sharks, rays, reef fish. Then dinner at Dundee.
“Für meinen Geschmack ein bisschen zuviel geredet,aber sie hat es gut gemacht.”
A VIP, fully guided Cairns Aquarium tour with behind-the-scenes access, hand feeding cownose sting rays, and a stop at the turtle hospital.
“This is an absolute must do whilst in Cairns. The behind the scenes workings of the aquarium are simply amazing. The staff, Christine and Alex were incredibly knowledgeable and couldn’t do more to make our experience fantastic. Highlights of feeding the baby stingray and seeing the turtle hospital were only topped off by a superb…”
