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Guided tour
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Step into 11 themed zones that bring Queensland’s marine world closer, from luminous jellyfish displays to colourful coral reefs alive with clownfish and seahorses.
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Wander through the Ocean Tunnel and experience sharks and giant rays gliding just overhead, perfect for photos and wide-eyed moments.
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Stop by Seal Island to watch resident seals splash, play and interact with keepers during daily talks and feeding sessions.
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Let kids (and curious adults) gently touch starfish and sea cucumbers at the tidal touchpool, a hands-on way to learn about marine life.
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Capture it all with a Digi Photo Pass, giving you 8 digital photos to share or keep as a memory of your day.
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Make your visit even bigger: add a behind-the-scenes turtle rehab tour, swim with friendly seals, or dive cage-free with sharks in the Ocean Tunnel.
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Entry to SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast
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Digi Photo Pass with 8 photos
Behind-the-scenes tour (if option selected)
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30‑minute guided tour of the back‑of‑house turtle rehabilitation area
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Marine expert guide
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Turtle rehabilitation talk on rescue and care
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Small group of up to 8 people daily
Seal Swim (if option selected)
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20‑minute Seal Swim experience
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Guided swim session at Seal Island with resident seals
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1 souvenir photo
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Seal team talk at Seals Fish Kitchen on care and training
Shark Dive Xtreme (if option selected)
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2-hour Shark Dive Xtreme experience
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30‑minute cage‑free dive inside the Ocean Tunnel
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90‑minute scuba introduction, safety briefing & training session
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See Grey Nurse Sharks, massive stingrays, reef sharks, wobbegongs & more
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Guidance from certified dive instructors
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All dive equipment and wetsuit provided
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Commemorative shark dive certificate
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Shawn
Jul, 2025Verified booking
Cuttle fish, jellies, and the tunnel
Christine
Jan, 2025Verified booking
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Jan, 2025Verified booking
Alaxander
Nov, 2024Verified booking
Tracy
Aug, 2024Verified booking
Doing the behind scene tour omg so so good and the tour guide was ever do knowledgeable
Start your day at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast, where over 10,000 marine animals and thoughtfully designed zones turn a simple visit into a memorable family adventure.
What to expect
Watch daily keeper talks and feeding sessions that reveal fascinating stories behind the creatures. Kids and adults alike can enjoy hands‑on fun at the tidal touchpool, while your Digi Photo Pass with 8 themed digital photos helps you capture the best moments to share later.
Zones
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Ocean Tunnel: An 80‑metre walkthrough with Grey Nurse Sharks, giant stingrays, and reef fish cruising overhead.
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Seal Island: Home to playful resident seals, with daily presentations revealing how they’re cared for.
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Tidal Touchpool: A shallow, hands‑on pool where visitors can gently feel sea stars, sea cucumbers, and other marine life.
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Coral Kingdom: A colourful reef environment teeming with clownfish, seahorses, living corals, and anemones.
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Jellyfish Kingdom: Dedicated displays showing jellyfish gently drifting under special lighting that highlights their natural patterns.
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Freshwater Streams: Tanks that reveal fish and turtles native to Queensland’s creeks and rivers.
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Billabong: Home to barramundi, lungfish, and other unique Australian freshwater species.
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Coastal Wreck: A themed zone with smaller reef fish and crustaceans exploring a sunken wreck habitat.
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Seahorse Sanctuary: Specially designed tanks showcase different species of seahorses and pipefish.
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Behind the Scenes: Peek into turtle rescue and animal care work (or upgrade for a guided tour).
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Shipwreck Shores: An indoor soft‑play zone themed as a sunken ship — perfect for younger kids to climb and explore.
Upgrades
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Behind‑the‑scenes tour: Small‑group visit to the turtle rehabilitation area led by a marine expert.
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Seal Swim: 20‑minute guided swim with friendly resident seals, plus a seal team talk and souvenir photo.
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Shark Dive Xtreme: Cage‑free dive among sharks and rays in the Ocean Tunnel — no prior diving experience needed.
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What to bring
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Wear comfortable shoes and weather‑appropriate clothes; most of SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast is indoors, but you’ll walk between zones.
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Bring your booking confirmation, either digital or printed.
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If you’re visiting with someone who needs a carer, bring your National Companion Card to receive free entry for carers.
Seal Swim
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Please bring your own towel, as it’s required for the experience.
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Remove all jewellery before the swim; if jewellery can’t be removed, participation isn’t allowed.
Shark Dive Xtreme
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Pack swimwear to wear under the provided wetsuit.
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Avoid drinking alcohol the night before your dive.
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Be prepared to carry up to 40 kg of scuba gear.
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Bring medical clearance from a qualified dive doctor if you currently have or have had conditions like asthma, heart disease, epilepsy, diabetes, chest or ear problems, high blood pressure, neurobiological disorders, or recent injuries or surgeries.
What’s not allowed
Shark Dive Xtreme
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Guests are not allowed to participate if they are pregnant.
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Guests cannot participate without medical clearance if they have or have had asthma, heart disease, epilepsy, neurobiological disorders, diabetes, chest conditions (including pneumothorax), sinus conditions, ear problems or surgery, high blood pressure, recent injuries, surgeries, or psychological conditions.
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Drinking alcohol the night before your dive is not permitted.
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Guests must not fly in an aircraft within 12 hours after completing the dive.
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Guests must be at least 14 years old to join; anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult also participating in the dive.
Seal Swim
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Guests are not allowed to participate if they are pregnant.
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Participation is not permitted if you have any type of seafood allergy.
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Guests must remove all jewellery before the swim; wearing jewellery during the experience is not allowed.
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Participation is not permitted if you cannot swim.
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This experience is available for guests aged 13 years and older.
Behind-the-scenes tour
- This tour is open to guests aged 3 years and older.
Accessibility
Aquarium
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SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast is fully wheelchair accessible.
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Carers accompanying guests with disabilities can enter for free with a valid National Companion Card.
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Assistance animals are welcome inside the aquarium if accompanied by certification.
Behind‑the‑Scenes Tour
- This tour is wheelchair accessible, except for the viewing area at the top of the Oceanarium, which is not accessible.
Seal Swim & Shark Dive Xtreme
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These experiences are not wheelchair accessible.
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Guests must be able to enter and exit the pool or Ocean Tunnel, with help from staff or a carer if needed, and must be confident swimmers.
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Guests must be able to communicate verbally with staff for training and safety instructions.
Additional information
- Some exhibits or zones may occasionally close for animal care or maintenance without prior notice. SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast does its best to keep as many exhibits open as possible.
Seal Swim
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Spaces are limited each day, so it is best to book early to secure your spot.
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Your ticket includes one souvenir photo, and extra photos can be purchased separately.
Behind‑the‑Scenes Tour
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Children must be accompanied by a participating adult during the tour.
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Each tour has a maximum of 8 guests, and guests should arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled time.
Shark Dive Xtreme
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A reasonable level of swimming ability is required.
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The experience includes a detailed briefing and training session before entering the water.
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Each time slot accommodates up to 4 divers, so advance booking is highly recommended.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
Ticket redemption point
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Show your ticket at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium.
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Address: Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba QLD 4557, Australia.
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