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SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Tickets

SEA LIFE Aquarium, nestled in Sydney's Darling Harbour, offers a mesmerizing underwater journey. Explore a vibrant marine world, encounter captivating sea creatures, and engage in educational experiences at this renowned aquatic attraction.
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Slide 1 of 8, Visitors observing a sea turtle at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
Visitors observing a sea turtle at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Tickets

Explore at your pace

  • Tour 9 exhibits at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and encounter incredible aquatic life like dugongs, sharks, jellyfish, penguins, seahorses, and more.

  • Come face to face with the unique marine life at the Reef Theatre and witness the frolicking of two dugongs on display at Dugong Island.

  • Interact with virtual baby turtles as you guide them safely to the water's edge and walk through the bio-luminescence in the motion-sense display at the Great Barrier Reef exhibit.

  • Meet a few mischievous Gentoo penguins on the Penguin Expedition, a one-of-a-kind opportunity to get up close and personal with these sub-Antarctic birds.

  • Fancy saving up to 50% while seeing more of Darling Harbour? Grab a 2, 3, or 4-attraction pass. Everything’s within a short walk, and you have 30 to 60 days to visit.

  • Did you know? The largest population of Dugongs is found in Australia. They were once believed to be mermaids by seafarers.

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  • Tour 9 exhibits at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and encounter incredible aquatic life like dugongs, sharks, jellyfish, penguins, seahorses, and more.

  • Come face to face with the unique marine life at the Reef Theatre and witness the frolicking of two dugongs on display at Dugong Island.

  • Interact with virtual baby turtles as you guide them safely to the water's edge and walk through the bio-luminescence in the motion-sense display at the Great Barrier Reef exhibit.

  • Meet a few mischievous Gentoo penguins on the Penguin Expedition, a one-of-a-kind opportunity to get up close and personal with these sub-Antarctic birds.

  • Fancy saving up to 50% while seeing more of Darling Harbour? Grab a 2, 3, or 4-attraction pass. Everything’s within a short walk, and you have 30 to 60 days to visit.

  • Did you know? The largest population of Dugongs is found in Australia. They were once believed to be mermaids by seafarers.

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AU$39
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Sydney skyline featuring the Sydney Tower and modern skyscrapers.

Sydney Multi-Attraction Pass

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  • Make the most out of your visit to Australia with a Sydney Multi-attraction Pass that gives you one-time access to either 2, 3, or 4 attractions.

  • Pay up to 50% less than buying separate tickets. Plus, all the attractions are close together so you can easily walk between them.

  • At SEA LIFE Aquarium, you'll find sharks, dugongs, jellyfish, and more. WILD LIFE Zoo has over 6,000 animals, including koalas and kangaroos.

  • Not just animals? You can also visit Madame Tussauds with hundreds of wax figures of celebrities, or go up Sydney Tower Eye for incredible views of the city.

  • The pass is valid for 30 days if you choose 2 attractions or 60 days for 3 or 4. See everything in a day or spread it out - it's up to you!

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  • Make the most out of your visit to Australia with a Sydney Multi-attraction Pass that gives you one-time access to either 2, 3, or 4 attractions.

  • Pay up to 50% less than buying separate tickets. Plus, all the attractions are close together so you can easily walk between them.

  • At SEA LIFE Aquarium, you'll find sharks, dugongs, jellyfish, and more. WILD LIFE Zoo has over 6,000 animals, including koalas and kangaroos.

  • Not just animals? You can also visit Madame Tussauds with hundreds of wax figures of celebrities, or go up Sydney Tower Eye for incredible views of the city.

  • The pass is valid for 30 days if you choose 2 attractions or 60 days for 3 or 4. See everything in a day or spread it out - it's up to you!

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AU$49
Slide 1 of 8, Sydney skyline featuring the Sydney Tower and modern skyscrapers.
Sydney skyline featuring the Sydney Tower and modern skyscrapers.

[Save upto 55%] Sydney 4 Attractions Pass

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  • Skip the queues at all four venues: SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, WILD LIFE Zoo, Madame Tussauds Sydney, and Sydney Tower Eye.

  • SEA LIFE houses over 13,000 marine animals across 14 themed zones, including a shark tunnel, penguin exhibit, and a Great Barrier Reef walk-through.

  • WILD LIFE Zoo, right next door, is home to 6,000+ animals from 250+ Australian species — koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, and saltwater crocodiles.

  • Start at SEA LIFE on your booked date; visit WILD LIFE, Madame Tussauds, and Sydney Tower Eye at any point in the next 60 days.

  • Sydney Tower Eye stands at 309 metres; on a clear day, you can pick out the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and Blue Mountains from the top.

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  • Skip the queues at all four venues: SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, WILD LIFE Zoo, Madame Tussauds Sydney, and Sydney Tower Eye.

  • SEA LIFE houses over 13,000 marine animals across 14 themed zones, including a shark tunnel, penguin exhibit, and a Great Barrier Reef walk-through.

  • WILD LIFE Zoo, right next door, is home to 6,000+ animals from 250+ Australian species — koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, and saltwater crocodiles.

  • Start at SEA LIFE on your booked date; visit WILD LIFE, Madame Tussauds, and Sydney Tower Eye at any point in the next 60 days.

  • Sydney Tower Eye stands at 309 metres; on a clear day, you can pick out the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and Blue Mountains from the top.

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AU$59
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Sydney Tower Eye and cable car in Blue Mountains, part of Sydney Multi Attraction Pass.

Combo (Save 3%): Sydney Multi-Attraction Pass & Blue Mountains Scenic World Access

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  • One booking covers a Blue Mountains Scenic World day and a Sydney Attractions Pass, with the flexibility to space the city visits out across your trip.

  • Blue Mountains Scenic World: Unlimited Discovery Pass for repeat rides on the Railway, Skyway, Cableway, and Walkway during your visit.

  • Sydney Multi-Attraction Pass: One-time entry to 3 or 4 attractions, plus 8 digital photos; start at SEA LIFE, then reserve your next attractions.

  • Visit on separate days: Scenic World is a Blue Mountains outing, while the Sydney pass stays valid after your first attraction visit.

  • Choose the 3-attraction or 4-attraction pass based on how many Sydney venues you want to fit in.

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  • One booking covers a Blue Mountains Scenic World day and a Sydney Attractions Pass, with the flexibility to space the city visits out across your trip.

  • Blue Mountains Scenic World: Unlimited Discovery Pass for repeat rides on the Railway, Skyway, Cableway, and Walkway during your visit.

  • Sydney Multi-Attraction Pass: One-time entry to 3 or 4 attractions, plus 8 digital photos; start at SEA LIFE, then reserve your next attractions.

  • Visit on separate days: Scenic World is a Blue Mountains outing, while the Sydney pass stays valid after your first attraction visit.

  • Choose the 3-attraction or 4-attraction pass based on how many Sydney venues you want to fit in.

from Original priceAU$116.52
AU$113.02

3% off

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Giraffe at Taronga Zoo with Sydney Tower Eye in the background.

Combo (Save 5%): Taronga Zoo Tickets + Sydney Multi-Attraction Pass

Explore at your pace

  • Enjoy entry to Taronga Zoo and access to 3 of Sydney’s top attractions with one convenient combo ticket.

  • Meet a variety of animals at Taronga Zoo, including kangaroos, dingos, rare Sumatran tigers, and Red Pandas.

  • Explore themed animal zones and catch keeper talks to learn about conservation and wildlife care.

  • Explore 3 top spots—SEA LIFE, WILD LIFE Zoo, Madame Tussauds, or Sydney Tower Eye—and take home 8 digital photo keepsakes with the Sydney Multi-Attraction Pass.

  • Attractions are located close together, making it easy to walk between them and maximize your day.

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  • Enjoy entry to Taronga Zoo and access to 3 of Sydney’s top attractions with one convenient combo ticket.

  • Meet a variety of animals at Taronga Zoo, including kangaroos, dingos, rare Sumatran tigers, and Red Pandas.

  • Explore themed animal zones and catch keeper talks to learn about conservation and wildlife care.

  • Explore 3 top spots—SEA LIFE, WILD LIFE Zoo, Madame Tussauds, or Sydney Tower Eye—and take home 8 digital photo keepsakes with the Sydney Multi-Attraction Pass.

  • Attractions are located close together, making it easy to walk between them and maximize your day.

from Original priceAU$105
AU$99.75

5% off

Slide 1 of 9, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium visitors viewing sea turtle; ferry near Sydney Opera House.
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium visitors viewing sea turtle; ferry near Sydney Opera House.

Combo (Save 2%): SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium + Taronga Zoo with Express Ferry Tickets

Explore at your pace

  • Tour 9 exhibits at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and encounter incredible aquatic life like dugongs, sharks, jellyfish, penguins, seahorses, and more.

  • Come face to face with the unique marine life at the Reef Theatre and interact with the two friendly dugongs Pig and Wuru, one of the world's most endangered species.

  • Experience the remarkable diversity of Australian fauna up close in Taronga Zoo and see animals such as koalas, kangaroos, wombats, and Tasmanian devils.

  • Your express ferry ticket includes a return rocket ferry from prominent locations such as Circular Quay and Darling Harbour.

  • Fun fact: Taronga Zoo is a sanctuary for over 4,000 animals, representing more than 300 unique species, making it a biodiversity hotspot in Sydney

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  • Tour 9 exhibits at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and encounter incredible aquatic life like dugongs, sharks, jellyfish, penguins, seahorses, and more.

  • Come face to face with the unique marine life at the Reef Theatre and interact with the two friendly dugongs Pig and Wuru, one of the world's most endangered species.

  • Experience the remarkable diversity of Australian fauna up close in Taronga Zoo and see animals such as koalas, kangaroos, wombats, and Tasmanian devils.

  • Your express ferry ticket includes a return rocket ferry from prominent locations such as Circular Quay and Darling Harbour.

  • Fun fact: Taronga Zoo is a sanctuary for over 4,000 animals, representing more than 300 unique species, making it a biodiversity hotspot in Sydney

from Original priceAU$121
AU$118

2% off

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Big Bus Sydney tour by Bondi Beach and visitors at SEA LIFE Sydney aquarium.

Combo (Save 15%): Sydney Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour + SEA LIFE Aquarium Tickets

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  • Enjoy a flexible sightseeing tour of Sydney with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off pass and get on and off at famous tops like Bondi Beach and Opera House.
  • Enjoy views from the open-top double-decker bus and benefit from amenities like free Wi-Fi, and an audio guide available in 8 languages.
  • See 13,000+ marine animals of 650 species at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. Encounter sharks, dugongs, penguins, and more in 9 different exhibits.
  • 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.
  • Did you know? The construction of the Opera House took 14 years, from 1959 to 1973, and was famously over budget.
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  • Enjoy a flexible sightseeing tour of Sydney with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off pass and get on and off at famous tops like Bondi Beach and Opera House.
  • Enjoy views from the open-top double-decker bus and benefit from amenities like free Wi-Fi, and an audio guide available in 8 languages.
  • See 13,000+ marine animals of 650 species at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. Encounter sharks, dugongs, penguins, and more in 9 different exhibits.
  • 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.
  • Did you know? The construction of the Opera House took 14 years, from 1959 to 1973, and was famously over budget.
from Original priceAU$114
AU$96.98

15% off

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Divers with a shark at Shark Dive Xtreme, SEA LIFE Sydney.

Shark Dive Xtreme Tickets at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

2 hrs 30 mins

  • Meet gentle grey nurse sharks, curious Port Jackson sharks, and carpet-like wobbegongs, with no experience needed.

  • A relaxed briefing, all your gear provided, and your instructor by your side. Small groups mean no rush, just calm breathing as you float into the underwater world.

  • Receive an official shark dive certificate to mark your encounter. Your experience includes a visit to SEA LIFE Sydney. Wander through its glass tunnels and see living reefs, Pig the dugong, and darting penguins.

  • Want to make it more special? Purchase discounted spectator passes on-site for up to four friends to cheer you on, or get professional photos and videos to capture every moment (because who'll believe you high-fived a wobbegong otherwise?).

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  • Meet gentle grey nurse sharks, curious Port Jackson sharks, and carpet-like wobbegongs, with no experience needed.

  • A relaxed briefing, all your gear provided, and your instructor by your side. Small groups mean no rush, just calm breathing as you float into the underwater world.

  • Receive an official shark dive certificate to mark your encounter. Your experience includes a visit to SEA LIFE Sydney. Wander through its glass tunnels and see living reefs, Pig the dugong, and darting penguins.

  • Want to make it more special? Purchase discounted spectator passes on-site for up to four friends to cheer you on, or get professional photos and videos to capture every moment (because who'll believe you high-fived a wobbegong otherwise?).

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AU$299
Slide 1 of 10, Scenic railway through lush forest at Scenic World, Blue Mountains.
Scenic railway through lush forest at Scenic World, Blue Mountains.

Combo: [5% off] Sydney City Pass: Sightseeing Cruise and Multi Attractions

Explore at your pace

  • Unlock unlimited Scenic World rides and an 80-minute Sydney Harbour sightseeing cruise in one flexible Sydney City Pass.

  • Blue Mountains and Scenic World: Ride the cableway, skyway, railway, and walkway through rainforest and Jamison Valley viewpoints at your own pace.

  • Captain Cook Rocket Sightseeing on Sydney Harbour: Cruise past the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge on a fast catamaran, with onboard commentary and free Wi-Fi included.

  • Choose add-ons like a hop-on hop-off bus pass, Sydney Zoo entry, or a guided Blue Mountains small-group tour for a more complete Sydney itinerary.

  • A detailed 72-page guidebook and pre-recorded commentary are included to help you explore the Blue Mountains independently.

More details

  • Unlock unlimited Scenic World rides and an 80-minute Sydney Harbour sightseeing cruise in one flexible Sydney City Pass.

  • Blue Mountains and Scenic World: Ride the cableway, skyway, railway, and walkway through rainforest and Jamison Valley viewpoints at your own pace.

  • Captain Cook Rocket Sightseeing on Sydney Harbour: Cruise past the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge on a fast catamaran, with onboard commentary and free Wi-Fi included.

  • Choose add-ons like a hop-on hop-off bus pass, Sydney Zoo entry, or a guided Blue Mountains small-group tour for a more complete Sydney itinerary.

  • A detailed 72-page guidebook and pre-recorded commentary are included to help you explore the Blue Mountains independently.

from Original priceAU$96.52
AU$86.94

10% off

Pro tips to help you make a pick

Choose combo tickets or multi-attraction passes to save more if you plan to visit nearby attractions in Sydney.

About SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is more than just an aquarium—it’s an interactive journey through Australia’s unique marine ecosystems. From tropical reefs to sub-Antarctic habitats, explore diverse exhibits, underwater tunnels, and conservation-focused displays. Book your tickets to enjoy one of Sydney’s most popular indoor attractions, perfect for all ages.

Address1-5 Wheat Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Year opened1988
Visitors per year1200000
Expected wait time - Standard0-30 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)

Did you know?

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is home to one of the world’s largest collections of Australian aquatic life, featuring species from rivers, reefs, and oceans.

Why visit SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium?

Underwater ocean tunnels

Walk through glass tunnels surrounded by sharks, rays, and large marine species. These immersive pathways offer a 360° underwater view, making you feel like you’re walking on the ocean floor.

Highlights

Shark valley walk-through tunnel

Get up close and personal with sharks as you walk through a transparent underwater tunnel. Watch as these magnificent creatures glide gracefully and learn about the role they play in the ocean’s ecosystem.

Discovery Rockpool

Get hands-on with amazing sea creatures like starfish, seahorses, and stingrays! Under supervision, you can gently touch these fascinating animals and learn all about them.

Touchscreens and activities

Engaging touchscreens with educational games, feeding simulations, and even virtual reality experiences bring the underwater world to life!

Daily penguin talks and feeding

Watch penguins waddle about and learn fascinating facts about them during talks by the aquarium staff. You might even get a chance to see their feeding time!

Plan your visit

Main entrance

Entrance: Aquarium Plaza, 1 Wharf Rd, Darling Harbour, NSW 2000

This entrance is fully accessible for wheelchair users with ramps leading up to the entrance doors. There are also accessible toilets located near the entrance and exit.

Travel guides and tips

Learn about Australia’s marine life at the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium

Learn about Australia’s marine life at the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium

SEA Life Sydney Aquarium is a must-visit for ocean lovers and curious minds alike. Nestled in the heart of Sydney, this aquatic paradise showcases over 300 species across 9 themed zones. You can explore unique ecosystems, including the world’s largest Great Barrier Reef display, and meet fascinating marine creatures like the dugong, a close relative […]

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What our guests say

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Easy entry with no time limit once inside! My personal favourites are the tunnels where you can see the fish and sharks swimming above you and the penguins of course

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