Sydney Aquarium

Contact Information
Aquarium Pier, Darling Harbour  Phone 02/9262 2300

Hours: Daily 9:30am-10pm  Seasonal Info. Seal Sanctuary closes at 7pm in summer  Transportation: CityRail: Town Hall. Ferry: Darling Harbour. Sydney Explorer bus: Stop 20.  Prices: Admission A$15.90 (U.S.$11.15) adults, A$8 (U.S.$5.60) children. The Aquarium Link ticket, available from CityRail train stations, is a combined rail and Aquarium ticket that includes a ferry ride. It costs A$15.90 (U.S.$11.15) adults, A$8.20 (U.S.$5.75) children, and A$42 (U.S.$29.50) families.

This is one of the world's best aquariums and should be near the top of any Sydney itinerary. The main attractions are the underwater walkways through two enormous tanks--one containing an impressive collection of creatures you can find in Sydney Harbour, and the other full of giant rays and Grey Nurse Sharks. Other excellent exhibits include a giant Plexiglas room suspended inside a pool patrolled by rescued seals, and a truly magnificent section on the Great Barrier Reef, where thousands of colorful fish school around coral outcrops. Also on display are a couple of saltwater crocodiles and some tiny fairy penguins. Try to visit during the week when it's less crowded.

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