SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
A large aquarium beside Darling Harbour where you can walk through undersea tunnels to see sharks and stingrays. The Great Barrier Reef and penguin zones are the most popular.
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is on the east shore of Darling Harbour. It displays about 700 species and tens of thousands of marine animals, with a focus on Australian waters. Visitors walk through several transparent undersea tunnels, where sharks and stingrays glide overhead. The Great Barrier Reef zone recreates a coral reef ecosystem, with colorful tropical fish and corals on full display. In the penguin area you can see gentoo (Papua) penguins, close relatives of the emperor penguin. A visit takes about 2 hours. Booking online is cheaper than buying at the door, and the aquarium is often combined with Sydney Tower, Wild Life Sydney Zoo and Madame Tussauds on a combined ticket. It is about a 10-minute walk from Town Hall or Tumbalong station and can be combined with Darling Harbour and Chinatown.
Opening hours
10:00 am–5:00 pm (last entry 4:00 pm)
Nearby sights
- Darling Harbour
- Queen Victoria Building
- Sydney Tower Eye
- Chinese Garden of Friendship
- Sydney Observatory
- Sydney Fish Market
- Chinatown & Paddy's Markets
- Hyde Park Barracks