Zoo & Aquarium

Sea Life Sydney Aquarium

📍 Aquarium Wharf, 1-5 Wheat Road, Darling Harbour, NSW 2000

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★★★★☆

Quick Facts

Location: Australia, Sydney
Category: Zoo & Aquarium
Duration: About 2-3 hours
Opening Hours: Daily 10:00-17:00 · The opening hours page keeps SEA LIFE Sydney open seven days with 10am to 5pm and last entry 4pm on the date shown and 8:30am to 5pm on the next, says selected dates including weekends, public holidays and school holidays now open 30 minutes earlier and stay an hour later, and points to the calendar for exact times, while the Immersive Gamebox runs its own 10am-6pm or 11am-8pm sessions.
Ticket Price: Adult: Adults cost 49 dollars at the door and 39 booked online on weekdays, 57 and 45 at weekends and 57 and 53 in school and public holidays · Child: Children are 42 at the door on every calendar day and 26, 33.60 or 40 online for weekdays, weekends and holidays · Concession runs 43 weekdays and 48 at weekends and holidays at the door, or 29, 38.40 and 48 online, and Student or Senior tickets need a valid concession, student or health care card at the gate. The site notes peak includes other states school holidays and public holidays, that pricing follows capacity and can move in high demand, that groups of ten or more save more, that some group fares save up to 25 percent outside holidays with unlimited digital photos included, and that booking online saves up to 30 percent with express mobile ticket entry.
Address: Aquarium Wharf, 1-5 Wheat Road, Darling Harbour, NSW 2000
Coordinates: -33.8697, 151.2023

Introduction

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium in Darling Harbour opened in 1988 and is home to some 13,000 animals across more than 700 species, making it one of Australia's largest and most celebrated aquariums. Exhibits range from a large-scale Great Barrier Reef tank and the shark-filled Shark Valley underwater tunnel to a rare dugong display and the Penguin Expedition, covering everything from inland freshwater life to the marine ecosystems off South Australia.

✨ Highlights

Underwater Glass Tunnel

Walk through the Shark Valley underwater glass tunnel with sharks, rays and other large marine life all around you.

Dugong Display

One of the few places in the world where you can see a dugong, the mysterious seagrass-grazing creature, up close.

Great Barrier Reef World

A large-scale exhibit recreating the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem, with vivid coral and tropical fish.

Penguin Expedition

A sub-Antarctic penguin zone set in an icy, polar-themed environment where you can watch penguins swim and rest.

Interactive Touch Pool

Hands-on areas let visitors touch starfish and other marine invertebrates, especially popular with families.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best time to visit：Seasons are opposite to the Northern Hemisphere; check local weather and events. For outdoor sites, mornings or late afternoons are often more pleasant.

→Transport：Australia is vast; most attractions suit self-driving or local day tours. For city sites, check public transport timetables in advance.

→Climate & dress：UV is strong; bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat, stay hydrated, and beware of insects. Inland areas may have large diurnal temperature swings.

→On site：Follow on-site signs, do not feed or disturb wildlife, protect nature and heritage, and stay on designated trails in national parks.

→Accessibility：Some natural attractions have uneven paths or steps and may challenge those with limited mobility; check accessibility services in advance.

→Transportation：Aquarium Wharf, Darling Harbour, beside WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, walk in over the King Street, Market Street or Pyrmont footbridges, Wynyard or Town Hall a short walk, Barangaroo metro 13 minutes.

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday	10:00-17:00
Tuesday	10:00-17:00
Wednesday	10:00-17:00
Thursday	10:00-17:00
Friday	10:00-17:00
Saturday	10:00-17:00
Sunday	10:00-17:00

The opening hours page keeps SEA LIFE Sydney open seven days with 10am to 5pm and last entry 4pm on the date shown and 8:30am to 5pm on the next, says selected dates including weekends, public holidays and school holidays now open 30 minutes earlier and stay an hour later, and points to the calendar for exact times, while the Immersive Gamebox runs its own 10am-6pm or 11am-8pm sessions.

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Adult	Adults cost 49 dollars at the door and 39 booked online on weekdays, 57 and 45 at weekends and 57 and 53 in school and public holidays
Child	Children are 42 at the door on every calendar day and 26, 33.60 or 40 online for weekdays, weekends and holidays
Free Admission	Children aged nought to one are free and anyone under 16 must be with an adult of 18 or over

Concession runs 43 weekdays and 48 at weekends and holidays at the door, or 29, 38.40 and 48 online, and Student or Senior tickets need a valid concession, student or health care card at the gate. The site notes peak includes other states school holidays and public holidays, that pricing follows capacity and can move in high demand, that groups of ten or more save more, that some group fares save up to 25 percent outside holidays with unlimited digital photos included, and that booking online saves up to 30 percent with express mobile ticket entry.

💡 Tips

• Tickets, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Open daily, with hours varying by season; typically about 10:00-17:00 with last entry around 16:00, occasionally the 9:30 opening on holidays. Please check the official site / on-site notice.; admission: Adult tickets from roughly A$39-49 when booked online, with lower child and concession rates; advance booking online offers discounts. Final prices per official site..

• Australia has strong sun; protect yourself with sunscreen, hydration and insect repellent, especially outdoors.

• Respect local culture, wildlife and natural park rules; never feed animals or leave designated trails.

• Plan alongside nearby sights, using self-driving or local day tours to link your route.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Sea Life Sydney Aquarium?

Monday: 10:00-17:00; Tuesday: 10:00-17:00; Wednesday: 10:00-17:00; Thursday: 10:00-17:00; Friday: 10:00-17:00; Saturday: 10:00-17:00; Sunday: 10:00-17:00; The opening hours page keeps SEA LIFE Sydney open seven days with 10am to 5pm and last entry 4pm on the date shown and 8:30am to 5pm on the next, says selected dates including weekends, public holidays and school holidays now open 30 minutes earlier and stay an hour later, and points to the calendar for exact times, while the Immersive Gamebox runs its own 10am-6pm or 11am-8pm sessions.

How much is the admission for Sea Life Sydney Aquarium?

Adult: Adults cost 49 dollars at the door and 39 booked online on weekdays, 57 and 45 at weekends and 57 and 53 in school and public holidays; Child: Children are 42 at the door on every calendar day and 26, 33.60 or 40 online for weekdays, weekends and holidays; Free Admission: Children aged nought to one are free and anyone under 16 must be with an adult of 18 or over; Concession runs 43 weekdays and 48 at weekends and holidays at the door, or 29, 38.40 and 48 online, and Student or Senior tickets need a valid concession, student or health care card at the gate. The site notes peak includes other states school holidays and public holidays, that pricing follows capacity and can move in high demand, that groups of ten or more save more, that some group fares save up to 25 percent outside holidays with unlimited digital photos included, and that booking online saves up to 30 percent with express mobile ticket entry.

Any practical tips for visiting Sea Life Sydney Aquarium?

Tickets, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Open daily, with hours varying by season; typically about 10:00-17:00 with last entry around 16:00, occasionally the 9:30 opening on holidays. Please check the official site / on-site notice.; admission: Adult tickets from roughly A$39-49 when booked online, with lower child and concession rates; advance booking online offers discounts. Final prices per official site.. Australia has strong sun; protect yourself with sunscreen, hydration and insect repellent, especially outdoors.