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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.
- 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, and sea urchins.
- Want to see more of Darling Harbour? Grab a pass for 2, 3, or 4 attractions. You'll have 30 to 60 days to use it while saving up to 50%. Plus, everything's just a stroll away!
- 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.
- 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, and sea urchins.
- Want to see more of Darling Harbour? Grab a pass for 2, 3, or 4 attractions. You'll have 30 to 60 days to use it while saving up to 50%. Plus, everything's just a stroll away!
Inclusions
- Entry to SEA LIFE Sydney
- 8 digital photos
- Penguin expedition boat ride (optional)
- 2/3/4-attractions pass (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.
- Click here to view the route map.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Aruna
May 2025Verified booking
Hilla
May 2025Verified booking
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Frank
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Mariah
Apr 2025Verified booking
Yang
Apr 2025Verified booking
Lazouski
Mar 2025Verified booking
Michelle
Jan 2025Verified booking
the aquarium was a great place, but far too many people packed in at once. the hop on bus we did while raining, we sat down stairs and got leaked on with water running from upstairs.
Chapuis
Jan 2025Verified booking
The kids liked it. However rooo crowed, feeling like in a thème park queuing all the time. The pingouin ride was cool and original.
Dhanasekar
Dec 2024Verified booking
Overall combo is good. Make sure choose captain cook harbor hop on off next day so you can utilize effectively. Also start big bus hop on off after sea life aquarium visit so you get 24 hours from start and you can cover 2 days in bus i.e. second half and next day first half in bus.
BIR
Feb 2025Verified booking
Very good adventure for kid with opportunity to see penguin from this close
Benita
Jan 2025Verified booking
Sherin
Jan 2025Verified booking
Daniela
Jan 2025Verified booking
ELIZIANE
Jan 2025Verified booking
Michaela
Jan 2025Verified booking
ILYA
Jan 2025Verified booking
Jim
Jan 2025Verified booking
Osea
Jan 2025Verified booking
Jérôme
Dec 2024Verified booking
Anchit
Jan 2025Verified booking
When I booked tickets they didn't asked me for time slot i booked 3 tickets for my family and i when i went there they told me i can't get in because i didn't book a time slot on there website so i told them i booked from third party seller and i didn't know i have to book time slot from different website and i was denied to enter.
Ian
Oct 2024Verified booking
We liked how big the aquarium is and that it had tonnes to look at-a drawback which totally isnt your fault was how busy it was at the time that we went- i find it crazy that adults push to the front(in front of children) to take pics of every exhibit. Favourites were the penguins, sharks and massive Rays
pooja
Oct 2024Verified booking
Amazing experience loved it, must try
Vitor
Nov 2024Verified booking
Wendy
Nov 2024Verified booking
- With the Sydney Multi-attraction Pass, you can choose to visit 2, 3, or 4 attractions using a single ticket. Perfect for making the most of Sydney!
- This package saves you up to half (that's 30 to 50%!) compared to buying individual tickets. Plus, you can walk between all the attractions.
- Check out SEA Life Sydney Aquarium to see dugongs, sharks, and jellyfish, or visit WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo for koalas, kangaroos, and over 6000 other animals.
- Visit Madame Tussauds for 100 lifelike celebrity wax figures or head to Sydney Tower Eye for amazing views of the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and Blue Mountains.
- The pass is valid for 30 days (2 attractions) or 60 days (3 or 4 attractions), so you can spread out your visits and enjoy at your own pace.
- With the Sydney Multi-attraction Pass, you can choose to visit 2, 3, or 4 attractions using a single ticket. Perfect for making the most of Sydney!
- This package saves you up to half (that's 30 to 50%!) compared to buying individual tickets. Plus, you can walk between all the attractions.
- Check out SEA Life Sydney Aquarium to see dugongs, sharks, and jellyfish, or visit WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo for koalas, kangaroos, and over 6000 other animals.
- Visit Madame Tussauds for 100 lifelike celebrity wax figures or head to Sydney Tower Eye for amazing views of the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and Blue Mountains.
- The pass is valid for 30 days (2 attractions) or 60 days (3 or 4 attractions), so you can spread out your visits and enjoy at your own pace.
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.
- Click here to view the route map.
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
- Due to venue restrictions, pets are not allowed.
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Ramps are available at the venue for easy access.
- Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue. Ensure you email the venue at least 48 hours before the date of your visit.
- Children aged 15 or under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over.
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
- Children aged 15 or under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over.
Sydney Tower Eye
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue. Ensure you email the venue at least 48 hours before the date of your visit
- All children aged 16 or under must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Madame Tussauds Sydney
Sydney Tower Eye
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue. Ensure you email the venue at least 48 hours before the date of your visit
- Children aged 15 or under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Guests from India, Sweden, Finland and over 8 countries have loved this experience
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Hilla
May 2025Verified booking
Laxmikant
May 2025Verified booking
Yang
Apr 2025Verified booking
Lazouski
Mar 2025Verified booking
Benita
Jan 2025Verified booking
Sherin
Jan 2025Verified booking
Daniela
Jan 2025Verified booking
Jim
Jan 2025Verified booking
Osea
Jan 2025Verified booking
Jérôme
Dec 2024Verified booking
Anchit
Jan 2025Verified booking
When I booked tickets they didn't asked me for time slot i booked 3 tickets for my family and i when i went there they told me i can't get in because i didn't book a time slot on there website so i told them i booked from third party seller and i didn't know i have to book time slot from different website and i was denied to enter.
pooja
Oct 2024Verified booking
Amazing experience loved it, must try
Vitor
Nov 2024Verified booking
Wendy
Nov 2024Verified booking
Shravan
Sep 2024Verified booking
Shaileshni
Jul 2024Verified booking
It was so exciting while entering the aquarium. The best part was shark zone.
Varsha
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Combos
Combo (Save 3%): SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium + Taronga Zoo with Express Ferry Tickets
from AU$121.40
AU$117.40
3% off
Best value for Sydney’s top aquarium and zoo with ferry transfers!
- Everything you get at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium: Entry to 14 themed zones with over 13,000 marine animals (including sharks, dugongs, and penguins), a Penguin Expedition boat ride, and 8 digital photos.
- Everything you get at Taronga Zoo: Entry to Australia’s premier wildlife park with 4,000+ animals (koalas, kangaroos, tigers), daily keeper talks, seal/bird shows, and return scenic ferry from Circular Quay/Darling Harbour.
- Why choose this: Perfect for families—enjoy marine and land wildlife plus scenic ferry rides, all in one easy, discounted combo.
Best value for Sydney’s top aquarium and zoo with ferry transfers!
- Everything you get at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium: Entry to 14 themed zones with over 13,000 marine animals (including sharks, dugongs, and penguins), a Penguin Expedition boat ride, and 8 digital photos.
- Everything you get at Taronga Zoo: Entry to Australia’s premier wildlife park with 4,000+ animals (koalas, kangaroos, tigers), daily keeper talks, seal/bird shows, and return scenic ferry from Circular Quay/Darling Harbour.
- Why choose this: Perfect for families—enjoy marine and land wildlife plus scenic ferry rides, all in one easy, discounted combo.
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.
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leng
May 2025Verified booking
Aruna
May 2025Verified booking
Frank
May 2025Verified booking
Mariah
Apr 2025Verified booking
Michelle
Jan 2025Verified booking
the aquarium was a great place, but far too many people packed in at once. the hop on bus we did while raining, we sat down stairs and got leaked on with water running from upstairs.
Chapuis
Jan 2025Verified booking
The kids liked it. However rooo crowed, feeling like in a thème park queuing all the time. The pingouin ride was cool and original.
Dhanasekar
Dec 2024Verified booking
Overall combo is good. Make sure choose captain cook harbor hop on off next day so you can utilize effectively. Also start big bus hop on off after sea life aquarium visit so you get 24 hours from start and you can cover 2 days in bus i.e. second half and next day first half in bus.
BIR
Feb 2025Verified booking
Very good adventure for kid with opportunity to see penguin from this close
ELIZIANE
Jan 2025Verified booking
Michaela
Jan 2025Verified booking
ILYA
Jan 2025Verified booking
Ian
Oct 2024Verified booking
We liked how big the aquarium is and that it had tonnes to look at-a drawback which totally isnt your fault was how busy it was at the time that we went- i find it crazy that adults push to the front(in front of children) to take pics of every exhibit. Favourites were the penguins, sharks and massive Rays
Purva
Oct 2024Verified booking
Susan
Oct 2024Verified booking
Barbara
Jul 2024Verified booking
There is no clear instruction on your online website that the scan for tickets must be done at the wharf before boarding so paper tickets for the zoo can be obtained there. Place well informed signage at the wharf and educate the staff involved I.e Ferry operators that paper tickets are required for zoo entry.
Yvonne
Jul 2024Verified booking
It's easy to get online tickets with QR code. The venue is fairly small and it was busy when we went in.
Christine
Jun 2024Verified booking
I enjoyed the bus tour and the freedom to jump on and off the bus depending on what you wanted to explore!
Durward
Aug 2024Verified booking
Immanuel
Jul 2024Verified booking
Irene
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Byambatsogt
Jul 2024Verified booking
Stenil
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Edgardo
Mar 2024Verified booking
The tube glass underwater experience was awesome. My kids enjoyed it.
Jodie
Feb 2024Verified booking
Great experience at the Aquarium! Lots of wonderful things to see. A must for anyone heading to Darling Harbour.
Amandeep
Feb 2024Verified booking
Overall it was fantastic 👏..ticket experience was also very good
Combos
Combo (Save 15%): Sydney Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour + SEA LIFE Aquarium Tickets
from AU$115.40
AU$98.17
15% off
- Want to save money? Grab this combo offering a 24-hour hop-on hop-off tour and entry to SEA LIFE Aquarium.
- Craft your itinerary on the hop-on hop-off tour, choosing from 2 routes and 30+ stops along must-see spots like the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
- Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and multilingual commentary and learn all the fun tidbits about the central city and suburbs of Bondi.
- 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.
- Want to save money? Grab this combo offering a 24-hour hop-on hop-off tour and entry to SEA LIFE Aquarium.
- Craft your itinerary on the hop-on hop-off tour, choosing from 2 routes and 30+ stops along must-see spots like the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
- Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and multilingual commentary and learn all the fun tidbits about the central city and suburbs of Bondi.
- 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
Sydney Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
- 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
- Access to Red & Blue routes
- Pre-recorded commentary in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Mandarin, Korean, Chinese & Japanese
- Free Wi-Fi
- Complimentary earphones
- Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
SEA LIFE Aquarium
- Entry to SEA LIFE Aquarium
- 8 digital photos
- Penguin expedition boat ride
Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points
You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Red Route
- First bus: 9am from stop #1 (Circular Quay)
- Last bus: 4pm from stop #1 (Circular Quay)
- Frequency: every 30 mins
- Popular stops: Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Rocks & Botanical Gardens
Blue Route
- First bus: 9:30am from stop #24 (Central Station)
- Last bus: 3:30pm from stop #24 (Central Station)
- Frequency: every 35 to 45 mins
- Popular stops: Bondi Beach, Rose Bay & Double Bay
Sydney Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
- Tip: Make a splash at the legendary Bondi Beach and hop off at stops 30 and 31 on the Blue Route for some sun, surf, and sandy fun.
- The lower decks of the buses are wheelchair accessible.
- Ramps are available onboard and around the boarding areas for easy access.
- Mobility scooters and large wheelchairs are not allowed on the buses.
- Note that the combined weight of the customer, their assistant, and their mobility aid must be under 300 kg (660 lb) for safe boarding ramp use. The wheelchair must also fit within the designated seating area.
- Just a heads up, each bus can only accommodate 1 wheelchair at a time. If there is already a passenger in a wheelchair, please wait for the next one.
- Require special accommodations for your disability? Rest assured as you can contact infoau@bigbustours.com and they'll try to assist you.
SEA LIFE Aquarium
- Tip: Swing by the aquarium at 11am or 2:30pm to watch the dugongs chow down. Enjoy a live show and get your questions answered by the experts.
- This experience is wheelchair accessible and suited for visitors with visual impairments.
- The boat ride is wheelchair accessible. You can have 2 companions over the age of 16. If traveling alone, a staff member will ride with you during the experience.
- Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
- The Penguin Expedition Boat Ride is open from 10:30am to 3pm.
- Children under 120 cm must be seated next to an adult or in the row immediately in front of an adult during the boat ride.
- Each boat can seat up to 6 guests.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Matthew
Apr 2025Verified booking
Great day out, good info coming through the headphones about the local history of each area as we passed through. Get on and off at any stop you like. Nth Bondi RSL for lunch was yummo.
Thomas
May 2025Verified booking
Enjoyed the routes, scenery and narration. Best hop-on hop-off tour we've done!
Judith
May 2025Verified booking
It showed me around Sydney in the limited time I had. So wonderful to keep coming back the the harbour when I thought we were well away from it.
Mr
Apr 2025Verified booking
The ticketing experience turned out to be a nightmare for us. We needed to unlock our International online bank app to pay you. Didn't realise your company was based in Berlin. When we opened the banking app we were immediately scammed for $200. Next time we pay cash...it's safer
Debra
Mar 2025Verified booking
We had a GREAT time on both the bus and the water cruise! We only went on the red route and not the blue route. There was a problem getting them to honor our ticket for the cruise. The information on the code was just for the bus, but not the cruise, even though the cruise was in the title. After working with the folks from The Big Bus, we got it straightened out. Apparently, you're using an older code. The bus trip was great about hitting all the highlights of the city.
Yvan
Mar 2025Verified booking
Very easy to book, but the stops are not very well identified we had to look quite a while to find it
Tracey
Mar 2025Verified booking
The first driver was so friendly and helpful.
Michael
Mar 2025Verified booking
Really nice experience to know Sydney
Harald
Mar 2025Verified booking
The waiting time to the next hop on is too long.
Ritchie
Mar 2025Verified booking
Excellent way to get to see Sydney without too much walking.
Ariga
Jun 2025Verified booking
Gaurav
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Aruna
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Aruna
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Patricia
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Samantha
Feb 2025Verified booking
Best way to familiarise ourselves with Sydney and Bondi. Got to see all the major tourist attractions and the ease of getting on and off where we pleased was awesome.
Grant
Dec 2024Verified booking
Amazing way to see Sydney, thank you!
Heather
Dec 2024Verified booking
Ticketeting was easy and quick. Bus comfortable and went to a lot of major sites in Sydney. Very good driver.
SydneySEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Make the most of Sydney
Top 4 reasons why you should visit SEA LIFE Sydney
Meet 'Pig' the Dugong
Dugong Island at SEA LIFE Sydney is home to the unofficial mascot of the aquarium, Pig. The dugong aka ‘sea cow’ looks like a cross between a dolphin and a manatee, and is a sea mammal. The exhibit is also home to zebra sharks, eagle rays, and blue tangs.
Explore all your SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium ticket options
General admission tickets
Best for: Exploring the SEA LIFE Aquarium
Duration: Flexible
These tickets give you access to all the exhibits of the SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. Your ticket also includes the Penguin Expedition boat ride and complementary, digital photos to take home as souvenirs.
Recommended ticket:
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Tickets
Multi-attraction passes
Best for: Sightseeing the Darling Harbour
Duration: Flexible
Choose from up to four attractions, including SEA LIFE Sydney, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Madame Tussauds, and Sydney Tower Eye, all located within walking distance in the city center. Get great savings of up to 50% in entry tickets, and see more without the hassle of traveling.
Recommended ticket:
Sydney Multi-Attraction Pass
Combo tickets
Best for: Exploring more of the city
Duration: Flexible
These combo tickets include general admission to the aquarium along with other attractions like the Taronga Zoo. You get to explore the city at your own pace, and have transport options to get you to your next destination.
Recommended tickets:
Discounted tickets
Infants under 2 get free entry, while children between the ages of 3 and 15 enjoy reduced ticket prices.
Things to do in SEA LIFE Sydney
The Sydney aquarium is a great choice for anybody planning a fun day out, be it a family outing, a day out with friends, or a date! Here are some must-visit zones and exhibits to check out while you're there.
For friends: Interactive adventures
- Discovery Rockpool & Dugong Island: Touch sea stars and shark eggs at the interactive rockpool before visiting “Pig”, the rescued dugong, and learn about conservation efforts.
- Shark Valley & Jurassic Seas: Walk through the glass tunnel as sharks glide above to take you on a journey back in time to the Jurassic Seas.
- Day & Night on the Reef: Watch the Great Barrier Reef come alive with glowing corals, bioluminescent jellyfish, and colorful clownfish.
For couples: A new date idea
- Penguin Expedition & Shark Valley: Enjoy a boat ride through the only sub-Antarctic penguin colony in Australia, then take a romantic stroll beneath the breathtaking view of sharks swimming overhead.
- Ocean Tunnel & Dugong Island: Experience marine life together as you walk through an ocean tunnel, then meet Pig the Dugong.
- Glass Bottom Boat Tour (Add-on experience): Upgrade your date with a private boat ride over the aquarium’s largest tank for stunning views of marine life from above.
For families: A relaxing day out
- Great Barrier Reef & Oceanarium Tunnel : Go for a Great Barrier Reef exhibit, then enjoy a leisurely walk through the Oceanarium as marine creatures swim all around you.
- Dugong Island & Seahorse Sanctuary: Hear inspiring stories about SEA LIFE’s rescued dugong while admiring the seahorses.
- Special exhibitions & feeding sessions: Check out seasonal exhibitions or watch as expert aquarists feed sharks, stingrays, and other marine creatures during daily feeding sessions.
Plan your visit to the SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Timings
Getting there
Facilities
Rules
Tips
Dining
Nearby
Events and exhibits
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is open daily from 10am to 5pm, including weekends and public holidays.
Recommended duration: It takes about 1.5 to 2 hours to explore the entire aquarium. Your ticket has a flexible validity, so feel free to spend as long as you like inside.
Best time to visit the aquarium
Since the aquarium is indoors, you can visit any time of year without worrying about the weather. Tourist season in Australia is from December through February, so you may find it busier than usual at the aquarium and other attractions. If you want to avoid the crowds but still experience some of that good weather, consider visiting in November or March.
Mondays through Fridays are comparatively less crowded than weekends, so if you have the option to visit on a weekday, go for it!
Address: 1-5 Wheat Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia | Find on maps
Travel options to reach the aquarium
- By car: Reach SEA LIFE Sydney 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 the 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.
- Parking: There is paid parking at 100 Murray Street, Citi Park Car Park, Darling Park Car Park, and many others nearby.
- By Hop-on Hop-off bus tours:
Big Bus Tours: The nearest stop is "Darling Harbour," directly adjacent to the aquarium.
Blue Mountains Explorer Bus: The closest stop is "Town Hall," a short walk from the aquarium.
- Wheelchair accessible (complimentary wheelchairs available)
- Service animals allowed
- Free entry for caregivers
- Baby changing rooms
- Paid parking
- Dining outlet
- Gift shop
- Restrooms
- All individuals aged 15 and below must be accompanied by an adult.
- Alcohol and outside foods are not allowed inside the aquarium.
- Commercial photos can only be clicked within SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium by authorized vendors.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the aquarium.
- Make sure to carry a contactless/tap card for all monetary transactions at the aquarium, since they are a cashless establishment.
- There is a lot to see at SEA LIFE Sydney; make sure to carry a map with you to plan your route through the aquarium. You can get these maps at the entrance or download them beforehand.
- Wear comfortable shoes and clothing since you will be doing a lot of walking inside the aquarium.
- Mornings and late afternoons are the best time to visit if you want to avoid large crowds, especially on weekends and school holidays.
- Check the daily schedule for feeding sessions and talks by marine experts. These are great opportunities to see sharks, dugongs, and penguins up close.
- Check for special after-hours events like Aquarium After Dark, an adults-only evening where you can explore SEA LIFE Sydney in a crowd-free setting.
Cockle Bay Yacht Club: Stop by this restaurant for a hearty lunch or a quick bite during your aquarium visit. They serve food made from the freshest ingredients from local farms. P.S.: They are pet friendly!
Helm Bar & Bistro: Head here for some cocktails and food, served with stunning views of the Harbour. The place has old-school charm and the food menu includes buffalo wings, sliders, antipasto platters and more.
Baia The Italian: Grab Italian grub at this waterfront bistro in the Darling Harbour. Feast on Tiger prawn aglio olio, gnocchi, bruschetta, and much more while you're there.
I'm Angus Steakhouse: Dig into some of the finest Australian steaks paired with a glass of wine from their extensive selection, and you have the perfect steakhouse experience. Don't miss out on the BBQ pork ribs and Wagyu beef burgers.
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo: Meet the Big 5 of Australia aka, kangaroos, crocodiles, koalas, platypuses, and wombats, all under one roof!
Sydney Tower Eye: You're bound to get the best panoramic views of Sydney from the highest viewpoint. Head over to this 309m high observation deck and see the city from a different POV.
Australian National Maritime Museum: Learn about historic Aboriginal and European explorers, their travels, discoveries, and more at this iconic museum in Sydney.
Sydney Opera House: Take a guided tour of one of the world's most recognized buildings. Your tour guides will teach you about the building's history and architecture, and give you lots of other fun facts.
- Life in Another Light (Vivid Sydney Special Event): Held during Vivid Sydney, it is a digital exhibition inspired by bioluminescent marine life.
- Adults-Only Evening: For a unique, kid-free experience, guests aged 18+ can explore the aquarium in a relaxed setting after hours.
- Day and Night on the Reef Exhibit: A year-round experience that shows the 24-hour life cycle of the Great Barrier Reef.
- Conservation talks and feeding sessions: Daily educational sessions where you can watch marine creatures being fed while learning about SEA LIFE’s conservation efforts.
Frequently asked questions about SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium tickets
What types of tickets are available for SEA LIFE Sydney?
There are three main ticket options. The general admission ticket grants full access to the aquarium. The multi-attraction pass allows entry to additional hotspots like WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Madame Tussauds, and Sydney Tower Eye. For a broader experience, combo tickets include commute options, making it easier to explore more of Sydney.
Can I leave and re-enter the aquarium with my ticket?
No, re-entry is not permitted once you leave the attraction.
Is it worth visiting SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium?
Absolutely! The SEA LIFE Sydney 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 animal feedings, to penguin-spotting boat rides, and more, there's plenty to see and do at the aquarium.
Is there parking available nearby?
While the aquarium doesn't have its own parking facility, there are several parking options nearby in Darling Harbour. Public transportation is also a convenient option, with the aquarium being a short walk from various transit stops.
Is the aquarium accessible for visitors with disabilities?
Yes, the venue is fully wheelchair-accessible, with ramps and lifts available throughout the exhibits.