Australia · AQUARIUMS
Itineraries always run a day short. These 10 aquariums tours are worth the slot they take, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes rather than an evening.
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium entry at Darling Harbour, with over 13,000 animals, an underwater shark tunnel walk, and skip-the-line ticket value.
“Our whale watching was cancelled due to bad weather but this was really good, so many fish, sharks and penguins- well worth the visit on a rainy day.”
Walk Melbourne’s SEA LIFE aquarium for 10,000+ animals, penguins on Antarctic ice, rays up close, and interactive feedings for about $28.
“So inspirational and exciting the sea life up close. Amazed at how big sting rays are.”
Timed SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium entry with Penguin Expedition at 6°C, 4,000+ animals, digital photo pass, about 1.5 hours in Darling Harbour.
“Although it was quite crowded, holiday travel. We had a splendid time. Lots to see. Very informative”
Cairns Aquarium ticket for rainforest and reef creatures, an underwater tunnel, deep reef tank, shark feeding, touch tanks, and daily talks.
“The display was very good. Very large selection of fish to see and other sea creature. The glass display of the fish was stunning to see and watch them swim around.”
Cairns Aquarium general admission in Queensland: 10 ecosystems, 10-m deep reef tank, 360 Oceanarium, River Monsters, plus talks and feeds.
“Cairns aquarium was great, lots to explore, spent 3 hrs inside!”
Cairns Aquarium twilight after-hours tour with a wildlife educator, sharks and rays, then a 3-course dinner in an aquarium restaurant. 3 hours.
“The guided tour was excellent. There was nothing our guide did not know about eco systems and fish. Would highly recommend the tour but the drinks and dinner were just icing. Great night.”
Cairns Aquarium’s after-hours night tour brings nocturnal reef and rainforest animals to life, then pairs it with a 2-course dinner.
“The tour itself was great - we had a fantastic guide Laura who had the perfect balance of chatting and education while also allowing the audience to wander and experience the tanks on their own.”
Spend a full day at Cairns Aquarium plus a 30-minute guided Turtle Rehabilitation Center tour, learning how rescued sea turtles get ready for release.
“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 at night, with a 1.5-hour guided tour through 10 habitats, night displays, and up-close predators, plus optional dinner.
“Calvin was the best guide, with incredible crowd management skills and knowledge of the exhibits. Extremely polite and easy-going.”
Enjoy a 2-hour twilight tour with after-hours access to Cairns Aquarium, guided by an ecologist and focused on animal behavior at sunset.
“Für meinen Geschmack ein bisschen zuviel geredet,aber sie hat es gut gemacht.”
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