Australian Aquarium, Marine Visitor Centre, Oceanarium - Tours, Tourism, Operators, Visitor Centres, Discovery, Locations
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There are a wide range of Aquariums, Marine Visitor Centres, Oceanariums and Ocean and Reef tourist facilities throughout Australia which show Australia's diverse and unique aquatic life,
both marine, freshwater and estuarine. These facilities bring this fascinating underwater world for you to see. Some of the most famous are:
# Sydney Aquarium - a must-see, and one of the best things to do in Sydney. Walk underwater through plastic covered walk-ways and explore Australia's rich and diverse aquatic life and habitats.
# Reef HQ in Townsville, North Queensland is the National Education Centre for the Great Barrier Reef. Reef HQ is the world's largest living coral reef aquarium and is a must see attraction in the Townsville region. The main attraction is a two and a half million litre coral reef exhibit that replicates a natural reef ecosystem. There is also a large marine predator tank which allows you to get close to reef sharks, stingrays, sea turtles and large predatory fish such as Giant Trevally and Humphead Maori Wrasse.
# Seahorse World is a fantastic attraction located just 50 minutes north of Launceston at scenic Beauty Point. Seahorse World provides a great educational experience for the whole family as well as research facility. Seahorse World invites visitors to see seahorses on display and a fully operational seahorse farm with fish feeding on every tour.
# Aquarium of Western Australia in Perth offers exciting displays of many of the marine environments found in Western Australia. See the mangrove forests of the tropical north and the granite shores of the southern regions. Enjoy the thrill of the Touch Pool and all the action of a feeding frenzy. Fish feeding sessions are held every half-hour.
# Oceanworld Manly is right on the beach just 200m from Manly Wharf, Oceanworld offers a unique up close and personal experience Australia's amazing marine life. There are interactive guided tours and daily live shows that allow you to come face to face with marine life and touch pools for the up-close experience. Watch the sharks and a vast array of marine life being hand fed.
# UnderWater World is situated on Queensland's beautiful Sunshine Coast, 2 hours north of the Gold Coast and 1 hour north of Brisbane. The 2.5 million-litre oceanarium is the home of the ocean's most fearsome predators, which include a variety of sharks, giant rays, groper, and many species of ocean going fish.
Listed below are the best Australian Aquarium, Marine Visitor Centre, Oceanarium - Tours, Tourism, Operators, Visitor Centres, Discovery, Locations - throughout Australia, listed by name and location. Scroll through the list and click the operator's link to get more information. Click the town links to see the range of operators and tours available in the area. Use the search tools to select by State, Region and Town.
NSW>North Coast>Coffs Harbour
Pet Porpoise Pool
The Pet Porpoise Pool in Coffs Harbour is a unique marine park where you can play with dolphins and be kissed by one of the friendly seals! The park is open every day of the year and it has Marine Magic Presentations every day. Please visit the park`s web site for times of the presentations as they vary seasonally. The Pet Porpoise Pool offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to be in the water with beautiful dolphins and seals.
NSW>Sydney>Darling Harbour
Sydney Aquarium
Sydney Aquarium is one of Sydney`s most popular attractions. Walk underwater and discover the world`s largest collection of all-Australian aquatic life - over 12,000 marine animals ! Come face to face with dozens of sharks, some over 3.5 m long and weighing 300 kilograms! Marvel at the majestic giant rays as they pass overhead, confront a ferocious three metre saltwater crocodile and be entertained and amazed by the playful seals, secretive platypus and adorable penguins.
VIC>Melbourne>Melbourne
Melbourne Aquarium
Melbourne Aquarium is the newest and most state-of-the-art aquarium in Australia. Not to be missed is the 360 degree Oceanarium which houses giant sharks and stingrays - witness the incredible live feeding presentations held twice each day. Also experience the beautiful Great Barrier Reef exhibit, the touch pools, or be dazzled by the coral atoll with its colourful coral and tropical creatures. And of course the penguins.