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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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SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Tickets
Visitors observing a sea turtle at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
Customer enjoying bioluminescence exhibit at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
Penguin swimming underwater at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
Jellyfish swimming at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
Children exploring interactive exhibits at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
Boy observing fish at Great Barrier Reef exhibit, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
Dugong feeding on lettuce at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
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Flexible duration
  • 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$44
Sydney skyline featuring the Sydney Tower and modern skyscrapers.
Visitors observing a sea turtle at the reef display in SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
Visitors in a glass bottom boat view sharks at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
Two visitors observe koalas in trees at Sydney WILD LIFE.
Person feeding kangaroos at a wildlife park in Sydney, part of the Sydney Multi Attraction Pass.
Visitors posing with Superman figure at Madame Tussauds Sydney, part of the Multi Attraction Pass.
Family posing with wax figure at Sydney attraction, part of Multi Attraction Pass.
Sydney Tower Eye overlooking the cityscape, part of the Sydney Multi Attraction Pass.
View of Sydney skyline and harbor from observation deck at sunset.
Flexible duration
  • 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$54
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium visitors viewing sea turtle; ferry near Sydney Opera House.
Customer enjoying bioluminescence exhibit at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
Children exploring interactive exhibits at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
Boy observing fish at Great Barrier Reef exhibit, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
Dugong feeding on lettuce at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
Entrance to Taronga Zoo in Sydney with historic architecture.
Giraffes at Taronga Zoo with Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background.
Tiger walking through grass at Taronga Zoo, Sydney.
Koala clinging to a tree at Taronga Zoo, Sydney.
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
  • 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

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AU$123
Giraffe at Taronga Zoo with Sydney Tower Eye in the background.
Entrance to Taronga Zoo in Sydney, featuring historic architecture and arched doorway.
Koala in eucalyptus tree at Taronga Zoo, Sydney.
Visitors posing with Superman figure at Madame Tussauds Sydney, part of the Multi Attraction Pass.
Family posing with wax figure at Sydney attraction, part of Multi Attraction Pass.
Giraffes at Taronga Zoo with Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background.
Elephants near a water feature at Taronga Zoo, Sydney.
Kangaroo resting on the ground at Taronga Zoo Sydney.
Tiger walking through grass at Taronga Zoo, Sydney.
Wallaby on rocky terrain at Taronga Zoo, Sydney.
Two visitors observe koalas in trees at Sydney WILD LIFE.
Person feeding kangaroos at a wildlife park in Sydney, part of the Sydney Multi Attraction Pass.
Visitors in a glass bottom boat view sharks at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
Visitors observing a sea turtle at the reef display in SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
Sydney skyline featuring the Sydney Tower and modern skyscrapers.
View of Sydney skyline and harbor from observation deck at sunset.
Flexible duration
  • 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 AU$110
AU$104.50

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Big Bus Sydney tour by Bondi Beach and visitors at SEA LIFE Sydney aquarium.
Visitors boarding Big Bus Sydney at Dawes Point with Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background.
Big Bus Sydney tour with Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background.
Passengers on Big Bus Sydney near Sydney Opera House.
Passengers taking a selfie on Big Bus Sydney with Bondi Beach in the background.
Dugong feeding on lettuce at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
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Jellyfish swimming at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
Children exploring interactive exhibits at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
Customer enjoying bioluminescence exhibit at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
Boy observing fish at Great Barrier Reef exhibit, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
  • 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.

More details

  • 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 AU$117
AU$93.47

20% off

Divers with a shark at Shark Dive Xtreme, SEA LIFE Sydney.
Diver with shark at Shark Dive Xtreme, SEA LIFE Sydney.
Diver giving OK sign next to shark at Shark Dive Xtreme, SEA LIFE Sydney.
Visitors observing a sea turtle at the reef display in SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
Dugong swimming in an aquarium with colorful fish.
Jellyfish glowing in vibrant colors at SEA LIFE Sydney.
Child amazed by marine life at SEA LIFE Sydney aquarium.
Diver with shark at Shark Dive Xtreme, SEA LIFE Sydney.
Visitors in a glass bottom boat view sharks at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
Couple interacting with touch pool at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
2 hr 30 min
  • 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?).

from
AU$299

Pro tips to help you make a pick

Grab a map: Pick up a complimentary map at the entrance to help you navigate the various exhibits.

Consider the crowds: Weekdays (especially Tuesdays & Wednesdays) and shoulder seasons (Autumn & Spring) offer a good balance between crowds and prices. Expect larger crowds during summer, weekends, and school holidays.

Plan for the Dugong Feed: Dugong feeding sessions are a crowd favorite but can get packed. Check feeding times in advance and plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early to grab a good spot.

Noise-cancellation headphones for the kids: Some areas, like the penguin exhibits or underwater tunnels, can get noisy with excited crowds. Noise-cancelling headphones can make the experience much calmer for kids sensitive to sound.

Turn it into a full-day adventure: After your visit, take a short stroll to nearby attractions in Darling Harbour, like the Australian National Maritime Museum or Pyrmont Bridge. Plan a lunch break at a waterfront café to recharge and soak in the scenic views.

About SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

Get a chance to visit Sydney's underwater world at SEA LIFE Aquarium. Explore the diverse habitats of Australia’s sea life, meet penguins, dugongs, sharks, jellyfish and stingrays and learn all about them for a splash-tacular experience.


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?

The aquarium's design reflects the movement of a wave, a subtle nod to its aquatic focus. It took nearly two years to construct this building.

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium utilizes innovative filtration systems that return clean water back into Darling Harbour, effectively creating a mini marine sanctuary within the city.

As you walk through the aquarium, take a peek down! Special viewing windows allow you to see the bustling world of marine life beneath the walkways.

Why visit SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium?

Come face to face with sharks

Catch playful penguins, come face-to-face with sharks in a walk-through tunnel, or learn about the gentle giants, dugongs at the Dugong Island.

All shades of sea-life

Journey through stunning recreations of the Great Barrier Reef and Sydney Harbour, encountering a mind-boggling array of fish, sharks, stingrays, and more!

Learn about the underwater world

Touchscreens with games, virtual reality experiences, and fascinating talks by marine biologists bring the underwater world to life.

Contribute to conservation

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium actively participates in breeding programs for endangered species. Your visit would contribute to vital conservation work protecting the ocean’s precious species.

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Prabin Silwal
AU

Prabin

Australia
Jan 2026

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I recently purchased the Sydney combo attraction package that includes SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Sydney Tower Eye, and Madame Tussauds, and it was absolutely worth it. The biggest advantage of this combo is convenience and value for money—you get access to four iconic attractions at a lower price than buying individual tickets. SEA LIFE was fascinating, especially the underwater tunnel with sharks and rays swimming above you. WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo gave a great introduction to Australia’s unique animals like kangaroos, koalas, and wombats, all in a compact and well-designed space. Madame Tussauds was fun and interactive, with realistic wax figures of global celebrities, athletes, and Australian icons—perfect for photos. The highlight for me was the Sydney Tower Eye, offering breathtaking 360-degree views of the city, harbour, and beyond. Overall, the combo package is ideal for tourists with limited time in Sydney. Everything is centrally located, well-organized, and easy to visit in one day. I highly recommend it for first-time visitors looking to experience Sydney’s top attractions in a smart and enjoyable way.

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Tickets

Mariana Regina Silvana Sasso Magnusson
BR

Mariana

Brazil
Mar 2026
The see life aquarium was really magical and amazing! The staff is really attenptive and the place is very beautiful. I'll certenly be back

Sydney Multi-Attraction Pass

JOHN BAILEY
CA

John

Canada
Feb 2026
Bus stop locations were well marked, buses on time +/-10mins usually depending on traffic, staff quite friendly and helpful. Great way to see some hi-lites of city when have limited time.

Combo: Sydney Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour + SEA LIFE Aquarium Tickets

Dorothy Haskew

Dorothy

Nov 2025
The bus was clean. The information was excellent telling us about where we were and what was at each stop as we went along.

Combo: Sydney Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour + SEA LIFE Aquarium Tickets

Kathh he ari e Eales

Kathh

Dec 2025
Brilliant zoo doing excellent work on conservation. It was really hot day so many of the animals were not out, but there was still plenty to see. The areas where you walk through the enclosures were the best. I was so excited to see a platypus. The staff we spoke to were really friendly and helpful.

Combo: Taronga Zoo Tickets + Sydney Multi-Attraction Pass

Anne-Marie Gijsbertja Krieger
NL

Anne-marie

Netherlands
Oct 2025
The animals Koala were very cute and beautiful to see And all the native animals View harborbridge The bird show was also nice

Combo: Taronga Zoo Tickets + Sydney Multi-Attraction Pass

barry hodder
AU

Barry

Australia
Nov 2025
One of my daughters and me went to sealife we had a good time seeing all the sea life they had the star fish my daughter thought they was cool when she touched one

Combo: SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium + Taronga Zoo with Express Ferry Tickets

Daria Gushchin
IL

Daria

Israel
Oct 2025
Sydney Aquarium is one big WOW! Everything I've seen and especially not seen underwater is here. Hours of pure happiness, the ultimate place for underwater life.Every corner here is special and a lot of thought has been given to every detail, both for the marine creatures and for the visitors. A must for any visitor to Sydney.

Combo: SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium + Taronga Zoo with Express Ferry Tickets

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