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SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Tickets
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- Looking for a perfect school holiday adventure for your kid? Look no further than SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, home to over 13,000 marine life from across the globe.
- Don't have time to visit the Great Barrier Reef? you can still view some of its resplendent lifeforms at the Reef Theater’s huge floor-to-ceiling display.
- Interact with the two friendly dugongs, Pig and Wuru—one of the world's most endangered species and see White Spotted Eagle Rays as well as Bamboo Sharks.
- Hop on a short boat ride to meet distinct creatures of the glacial regions, including Gentoo and King penguins as they waddle, slide, and splash about!
- Explore beyond glass walls at the Rockpool Discovery as you see and touch sea stars, shark eggs, shells, sea urchins and also get snapped with these creatures.
- Looking for a perfect school holiday adventure for your kid? Look no further than SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, home to over 13,000 marine life from across the globe.
- Don't have time to visit the Great Barrier Reef? you can still view some of its resplendent lifeforms at the Reef Theater’s huge floor-to-ceiling display.
- Interact with the two friendly dugongs, Pig and Wuru—one of the world's most endangered species and see White Spotted Eagle Rays as well as Bamboo Sharks.
- Hop on a short boat ride to meet distinct creatures of the glacial regions, including Gentoo and King penguins as they waddle, slide, and splash about!
- Explore beyond glass walls at the Rockpool Discovery as you see and touch sea stars, shark eggs, shells, sea urchins and also get snapped with these creatures.
Inclusions
- Entry to SEA LIFE Sydney
- 8 digital photos
- Penguin expedition boat ride (optional)
- Tip: Look out for Stealthy octopuses camouflaging within their environments. You can also find Nemo (Clown Anemonefish), and Dory (Blue Tang) in the aquarium.
- Facilities: Wheelchair accessibility, suited for visitors with visual impairments, parking.
- Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Reap the benefits of big savings on both time and money with the Sydney Multi-attraction Pass giving you one-time access to 2, 3, or 4 attractions.
- Visit the SEA Life Sydney Aquarium and encounter incredible aquatic life like dugongs, sharks, jellyfish, and more in its 9 exhibits.
- Friendly furry animals from the animal kingdom await your company at the WILF LIFE Sydney Zoo, housing over 6000 animals such as Koalas, Kangaroos, and more.
- Ever wanted a picture with the hottest stars in Hollywood? Get access to Madame Tussauds Sydney and see up to 100 realistic wax figures of the most popular celebrities.
- Climb Sydney Tower Eye for stunning views of the city from 309m above. Spot iconic landmarks including the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and the Blue Mountains.
- Reap the benefits of big savings on both time and money with the Sydney Multi-attraction Pass giving you one-time access to 2, 3, or 4 attractions.
- Visit the SEA Life Sydney Aquarium and encounter incredible aquatic life like dugongs, sharks, jellyfish, and more in its 9 exhibits.
- Friendly furry animals from the animal kingdom await your company at the WILF LIFE Sydney Zoo, housing over 6000 animals such as Koalas, Kangaroos, and more.
- Ever wanted a picture with the hottest stars in Hollywood? Get access to Madame Tussauds Sydney and see up to 100 realistic wax figures of the most popular celebrities.
- Climb Sydney Tower Eye for stunning views of the city from 309m above. Spot iconic landmarks including the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and the Blue Mountains.
Inclusions
- Access to 2/3/4 attractions (based on the options selected)
- 8 digital photos
- Tip: Save the day with Spider-man as you enter the multiverse to capture the ultimate photo moment at Madame Tussauds.
- You must visit SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium as your first attraction on the selected day of your visit if you choose the option containing SEA LIFE.
- Pre-registration is required for the subsequent attractions you plan to visit. Please check your voucher on how to reserve time slots for other attractions before your visit.
- After visiting SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, your '2 Attraction Pass' is valid for 30 days and the 3 Attraction & 4 Attraction passes are valid for 60 days. You can choose any of the spots to visit later.
- Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded.
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
- Facilities: Wheelchair accessibility, suited for visitors with visual impairments, parking.
- Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
- Facilities: Wheelchair accessibility
- Children aged under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult aged 18 and above.
- Check the official website for the daily opening hours, as well as the animal feeding and keeper talk schedule, prior to your visit.
Madame Tussauds Sydney
- Facilities: Wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible
- Food & beverages, and pets are not allowed inside.
- Cameras are allowed in all areas of the venue. However, if you are doing special filming, you are required to contact the press office for permission.
Sydney Tower Eye
- Large suitcases are not allowed on this experience. Only small bags or hand luggage are allowed.
- All children aged 16 or under must be accompanied by a paying adult.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Combos
Combo (Save 15%): Big Bus Sydney Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour + SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Tickets
from AU$120
AU$102.07
15% off
- With the combo tickets to the flexible hop-on-hop-off tour and SEA LIFE Aquarium, get the best of the emerald city while you save money.
- Craft your own itinerary on a 24-hour bus tour, choosing from 2 routes and 20+ stops. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and multilingual commentary.
- Enhance your sightseeing tour with the optional 90-min Fantasea Harbour Hopper Cruise, covering sights like Barangaroo and the Sydney Opera House.
- Visit the underwater world of the SEA LIFE Aquarium, home to 13,000+ marine creatures belonging to 650 species from playful penguins to majestic sharks.
- Witness marine wonders such as the Shark Walk and the Penguin Expedition, while you navigate 9 different exhibits.
- With the combo tickets to the flexible hop-on-hop-off tour and SEA LIFE Aquarium, get the best of the emerald city while you save money.
- Craft your own itinerary on a 24-hour bus tour, choosing from 2 routes and 20+ stops. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and multilingual commentary.
- Enhance your sightseeing tour with the optional 90-min Fantasea Harbour Hopper Cruise, covering sights like Barangaroo and the Sydney Opera House.
- Visit the underwater world of the SEA LIFE Aquarium, home to 13,000+ marine creatures belonging to 650 species from playful penguins to majestic sharks.
- Witness marine wonders such as the Shark Walk and the Penguin Expedition, while you navigate 9 different exhibits.
Inclusions
Big Bus Sydney Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour
- 24-hour unlimited hop on hop off pass
- Pre-recorded commentary in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Mandarin, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese
- Free Wi-Fi
- 90-min Fantasea Harbour Hopper Cruise (optional)
SEA LIFE Sydney
- Entry to SEA LIFE Sydney
- 8 digital photos
- Penguin expedition boat ride
Red Route
- First bus: 9am from stop #1 (Circular Quay)
- Last bus: 4pm from stop #1 (Circular Quay)
- Frequency: Approx. every 30 to 45 mins
- Popular stops: Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, The Rocks & Botanical Gardens
Blue Route
- First bus: 9:30am from stop #24 (Central Station)
- Last bus: 3:15pm from stop #24 (Central Station)
- Frequency: Approx every 5 to 20 mins
- Popular stops: Bondi Beach, Rose Bay & Double Bay
Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points
Fantasea Harbour Hopper Cruise
Wed to Sun
- First cruise:
- Last cruise:
- Frequency: Approx every 40 mins
SEA LIFE Sydney
- Tip: If you want to see the dugong feeding, plan your visit around 11am or 2:30pm, when the aquarium staff offer a live presentation and Q&A session.
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Restroom.
- Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Big Bus Sydney Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour
- Tip: Catch a show at the Sydney Opera House such as concerts, opera, ballet, or theater shows, and experience world-class entertainment in this iconic venue.
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Free Wi-Fi
- The Fantasea Harbour Hopper cruise operates from Wednesday to Sunday only.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Combos
Combo (Save 3%): SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium + Taronga Zoo with Express Ferry Tickets
from AU$126
AU$122.25
3% off
- With this money-saving combo, get access to SEA LIFE Sydney and see Aussie natives at Toranga Zoo with ferry transfers.
- See 13,000+ marine animals of 650 species at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. Encounter sharks, dugongs, penguins, and more in 14 themed zones.
- Experience the near-death thrill at the Shark Walk where nurse gray sharks float right above or get up close with sub-Antarctic Gentoo penguins.
- Cuddle with koalas or roll on the grass as you feed and interact with kangaroos at Australia’s premier zoo, the Toranga Zoo.
- Enjoy views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House from the water as you take a return rocket ferry from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour.
- With this money-saving combo, get access to SEA LIFE Sydney and see Aussie natives at Toranga Zoo with ferry transfers.
- See 13,000+ marine animals of 650 species at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. Encounter sharks, dugongs, penguins, and more in 14 themed zones.
- Experience the near-death thrill at the Shark Walk where nurse gray sharks float right above or get up close with sub-Antarctic Gentoo penguins.
- Cuddle with koalas or roll on the grass as you feed and interact with kangaroos at Australia’s premier zoo, the Toranga Zoo.
- Enjoy views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House from the water as you take a return rocket ferry from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour.
Inclusions
SEA LIFE Sydney
- Entry to SEA LIFE Sydney
- 8 digital photos
- Penguin expedition boat ride
Taronga Zoo with Express Ferry
- Entry to Taronga Zoo
- Return rocket ferry from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour
- Keeper talk and shows
SEA LIFE Sydney
- Tip: If you want to see the dugong feeding, plan your visit around 11am or 2:30pm, when the aquarium staff offer a live presentation and Q&A session.
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Restroom.
- Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Toranga Zoo with Express Ferry
- Tip: Take a walk of Taronga Zoo's diverse habitat zones, from the Australian Walkabout to the Big Cats' Trail, and enjoy daily free keeper talks, and bird and seal shows.
- Taronga Zoo Sydney and Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo is a smoke-free site. Smoking is prohibited in all zoo buildings, vehicles, and outdoor areas. Guests who do not comply may be removed.
- Taronga Zoo Sydney is 12 minutes from Circular Quay by ferry. Sydney Ferries services depart Circular Quay every 30 minutes.
- Please note that Toranga Zoo keeper talks, animal presentations, and show timings are subject to change.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
SydneySEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Top things to do in Sydney
The SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is one of the city's most popular attractions. From travelling through incredible oceanarium tunnels to getting up close with the penguins and turtles – Sydney aquarium has a lot to offer. Make the most of your experience by reaching SEA LIFE Sydney during the animal feeding hour to interact and learn more about these fascinating species. The aquarium also brings the Great Barrier Reef's aquatic world to life. Read on to learn about your SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium tickets and what to expect during your visit.
Why Visit Sydney SEA LIFE Aquarium
- See the penguins in their habitat. Penguin Expedition allows you to get up close to the Gentoo and King penguin colonies.
- Encounter fearsome sharks. The Shark Valley zone allows you to stand on the other side of the plexiglass from sharks.
- Make contact with tiny sea creatures. The Discovery Rockpool experience will let you touch little shells, shark eggs, sea stars, and more.
- Explore the fauna around a shipwreck. Know how aquatic wildlife evolves around a shipwreck at South Coast Shipwreck.
- Understand the native marine ecosystem of Sydney at the Sydney Harbour zone of SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
- Delve into the potentially horrific prehistoric marine life at Jurassic Seas.
- Meet animals like Dugongs, Rays, Sawfishes, turtles, and more at the various animal meet and greet events at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Tickets Explained
- Explore the SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, home to Australia’s most fascinating marine creatures.
- Enjoy unlimited access to all 14 interactive themed zones, which include over 13,000 animals across 650 different species!
- Discover nurse sharks, lemon sharks and more on an exciting Shark Walk.
- Get the unique chance to get up-close with some adorable gentoo penguins on a penguin exhibition.
- Your ticket also includes access to the Reef Theatre where you can view photos and videos of unique creatures that reside at the Great Barrier Reef.
- Enjoy the flexibility of mobile tickets as you simply scan your QR code and walk into the aquarium
Discounted Tickets
Infants under 2 years get free entry while children between the age of 3-15 years enjoy reduced pricing on their tickets.
Things To See & Do at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
While there's plenty to see and do at the aquarium, here are our top recommendations:
Colorful Creatures
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is the best place to visit in Sydney if you are a Marine life aficionado. If you have always wanted to interact with aquatic creatures, heading to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is your best bet. Here, you will meet sharks, turtles, jellyfishes, rays, seahorses, penguins, and many more.
Day and Night on the Reef
At SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium's stunning new exhibit, discover the renowned treasures of the Great Barrier Reef. Life on the reef is replicated for tourists to encounter and experience through 24 hours of the day, set fully on the reef as it transforms through night and day.
Penguin Expedition
Meet some of the most gorgeous feathered companions on Macquarie Island. Come up close to the SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium's Gentoo and King penguin colony as they waddle, slide, and splash around. This is quite popular among the younger visitors of SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
Shark Valley
Walk beneath some of the world's largest aquarium sharks, including Grey Nurse Sharks, to face your anxieties. Explore the depths of Shark Valley as you continue your trip deep beneath the sea. You will also come across a massive Smooth Stingray while travelling through the parallel underwater tunnels.
Dugong Island
Believe it or not, the European sailors who arrived in Australia back in the day mistook Dugong for mermaids. These creatures can be seen from above as well as from below in the viewing tunnels. Dugong Island is also home to a variety of other fascinating creatures.
Discovery Rockpool
At the SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, not all of the animals are kept behind glass. Visit the unique rockpool and meet one of the experts to make an amazing discovery. Sea stars, shark eggs, shells, and more will be visible and touchable. This is another attraction that is a favourite among the kids.
South Coast Shipwreck
A broad assortment of animals belonging to the Southern Oceans can be found within the beached shipwreck environment. A popular colony of Little Penguins can be seen darting through the sea and waddling across the sand while going about their vital little penguin business in this zone.
Sydney Harbour
Animals native to one of the world's most iconic harbours can be seen here, amidst the stilted piers and platform decks. Sydney Harbour is an important connection in the ecology of the shoreline, with over 600 kinds of fish occupying its depths, and this themed zone provides a glimpse of what lies underneath.
Jurassic Seas
Jurassic Seas transports you to the ocean's depths to witness the origins of life and encounter strange and amazing living fossils. Discover the strange hagfish, lungfish, octopus, and mudskipper while learning about evolution. This zone is equal parts exciting and informative for the young as well as the old.
Plan Your Visit to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Timings
Getting There
Facilities
Rules
Opening hours: SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Duration: It takes about 2 hours to explore the entirety of SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
Best time to visit SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium: The months of December through February are ideal for outdoor and indoor activities in Sydney. The skies are clear and the weather is mild, making for ideal touring conditions. If you want to avoid the crowds, though, you should visit in November or March, rather than during the summer.
- By Car: You can reach SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium by taking the A4 via the M1 and M5 and then following the road signs.
- By Train: Town Hall and Wynyard stations are both within walking distance of SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. From Wynyard or Town Hall, travel west down the hill towards Darling Harbour on King Street or Market Street.
- By Ferry: Every half-hour, public ferry services to Darling Harbour operate from Circular Quay Wharf 5.
- By Bus: If you are taking the Big Bus Sydney, get out at the SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium stop on Wheat Road, which is just beneath the footbridge. Alternatively, get off any bus near Market Street or King Street and walk the short distance down the hill to Darling Harbour.
- Parking: Cheap parking is available for the visitors of SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium at 100 Murray Street, Citi Park Car Park, Darling Park Car Park, and many others.
- SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium follows government protocol to ensure the safety of the visitors.
- SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is accessible by wheelchair.
- Guide animals are allowed to enter for the convenience of the visitors.
- Carers are allowed free entry with disabled visitors at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
- Changing rooms are available at the restrooms of SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
- Visitors can click photos at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, thanks to the professional photographers at the facility.
- Cheap parking has been made available for the holders of SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium tickets.
- Kids workshops and character live shows are hosted at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
- All individuals of the age of 15 and below must be accompanied by an adult.
- Intoxicating liquors cannot be consumed within SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium premises.
- Photos can only be clicked within SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium by authorised vendors.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
- Guests are discouraged from engaging in activities that would mar the experience of other visitors, like playing their radio sets at a loud volume.
Frequently Asked Questions About SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Tickets
Is it worth visiting SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium?
Absolutely! This fascinating aquarium is home to a variety of fascinating interactive zones and exhibits that will teach both adults and kids about marine creatures, their behavior and habitats. From the world's largest Great Barrier Reef exhibit to a wonderful display of penguins, a 100-meter long shark walk to behind-the-scenes feeding of fish, and more, there's plenty to see and do at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
What's included in my SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium tickets?
Your tickets include unlimited access to all themed zones, the shark walk, the Great Barrier Reef exhibit, and all marine creature displays here.
Are discounts available on my SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium tickets?
Yes! Infants under the age of 2 get free entry and those between the age of 3-15 enjoy reduced pricing on their tickets.
What is the starting price of SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium tickets?
The starting price is AU$40.80. This includes access to all exhibits and displays at the aquarium.
What can I see at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium?
There are almost 13,000 marine creatures on display here. Some of the most interesting ones include dugongs, grey nurse sharks, spotted eagle rays, penguins, sawfish, moray eels, and much more.
When should I visit SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium?
The aquarium is open every day from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It's best to visit on weekdays to avoid the weekend crowds. The best time of the year would be between October to May, to avoid the massive summer footfall.
How do I get to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium?
If you take the train, you can get off at Town Hall or Wynyard stations which are walking distance from Darling Harbour. If you take the bus, get off at the SEA LIFE bus stop on Wheat Road and walk to Darling Harbour. You can also take the ferry, or drive down.
Is photography permitted at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium?
Yes! All guests are free to capture memories on their personal devices. However, the use of tripods and flash is not permitted as it may disturb the marine animals.