Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, <em>Melbourne</em>
Melbourne

Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, Melbourne

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2,399/ Adult

About Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium

Situated in the heart of the city on the banks of the Yarra River, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is one of the best aquatic life experiences that allow visitors to discover an amazing underwater world. This aquarium houses a myriad of sea creatures in 12 unique themed zones with most of them hailing from the Antarctic and the Southern Ocean regions. Spread into four different levels, the attraction provides an interactive and immersive experience for both young ones and adults.  

Through this aquarium, you can interact with over 10000 aquatic creatures, including sharks, crocodiles, seahorses, sea stars, clownfish, lionfish, blue tangs, rays, sawfish, rainforest creatures, and other ocean species. You can see the king and Gentoo penguins slipping in their cozy exhibit of Penguin Playground and get into the world of mysterious jellyfish in the brand-new exhibit of Ocean Invaders. Visitors can even indulge in daily shark and ray feedings that take place every day at the aquarium.

The SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium also offers guests a chance to get involved in the 4D aquatic cinema show, hands-on wave touch pools, and plenty of fun and exciting kids' activities. Therefore, this attraction has everything that will make your day one of the most enjoyable and memorable days of your life. Make your Australia trip unforgettable with SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium.

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Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium Ticketing Options

Day Wise Timings

Burj Khalifa opening hours through the week.

Open 7 days a week
Paid entry
Monday09:00 – 17:00
Tuesday09:00 – 17:00
Wednesday09:00 – 17:00
Thursday09:00 – 17:00
Friday09:00 – 17:00
Saturday09:00 – 17:00
Sunday09:00 – 17:00
Hours are seasonal — confirm your date at checkout. Special events may extend closing time.

Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium Highlights

• Discover the fantastic marine world of SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium with your friends and family
• Witness over 10000 underwater creatures in 12 different themed zones in the SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
• Explore one of the largest saltwater crocodiles in the world in the Croc Lair to see Pinjarra in the SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium.
• Catch a glimpse of the giant stingrays and Nurse sharks in the 2.2 million liters Oceanarium in the Mermaid Garden.
• Watch the most integrated ocean ecosystem in Australia through SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium.
• Indulge in scuba diving activities with the sharks at Shipwreck Explorer by paying an additional fee.
• Experience the daily life of these marine creatures in the animal feeding show at the SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium.
• Observe the king and gentoo penguins splashing and enjoying their pools in the Penguin Playground.
• Enjoy the virtual experience of this underwater attraction through the Virtual Aquarium program from the comfort of your own home.

How To Reach Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium

By Train: To reach SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, you are required to take a train from anywhere in the city to the Flinders or Southern Cross train stations. The attraction is situated just about five minutes from the Flinders or Southern Cross train stations.

By Tram: You can take routes 70 and 75 of the free City Circle Tram service to reach Flinders Street at the stop outside the SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium.

By Car: You can drive your own car to SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium by following the GPS on your navigation system

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Best Time To Visit Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium


The best time to visit SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is between June and August. During this time, the humpback whales move to the north for their annual migration, thereby offering you a stunning chance to witness these creatures. As far as the time of the week is concerned, it is advisable to visit the attraction during the weekdays as you may experience long queue lines during weekends and holiday peak periods.

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Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium Essential Information

  • Book your tickets to SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium online in advance to eliminate the hassle of standing in long queues and avail yourself of the best deals and discounts.
  • Follow the map starting from the entrance of the attraction to explore the entire SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium.
  • Click pictures at the different locations of the attraction as it provides decent lighting around the aquarium.
  • Take a food break at the start of the aquarium tour to recharge yourself for the exploration. 
  • Participate in the interactive zones along with watching the sea life exhibits in the SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium.

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Point of Interest for Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium

Amazing Creatures

Amazing Creatures

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium houses over 10000 beautiful marine creatures in the center of Melbourne, including sharks, crocodiles, seahorses, sea stars, clownfish, lionfish, blue tangs, rays, sawfish, rainforest creatures, and other ocean species. In this attraction, visitors can watch king and gentoo penguins interacting, slipping, sliding, and swimming around, and the graceful walks of the Fiddler rays. Enjoy various interactive sessions with these adorable aquatic creatures, such as sharks, penguins and dolphins.

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Incredible Exhibits

Incredible Exhibits

On your exploration journey of the SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, you will encounter some wonderful marine animals in 12 different themed zones. You can interact with the penguins closely in the Penguin Playground while they splash about in the penguin pool. Visitors can discover some extraordinary creatures in the Ocean Invaders, gaze at the graceful Fiddler rays and other residents in the Bay of Rays, and understand the world below the waves in the Touch and Feel Discovery Rock Pools. Some of the other beautiful exhibits in the SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium are Pinjarra in Crocodile Liar, Mermaid Garden, Coral Atoll, Wonder Wall, Shipwreck Explorer, Rainforest Wonder, and Seahorse Pier.

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Virtual Aquarium

Virtual Aquarium

Through Virtual Aquarium, the SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium allows you to enjoy the attraction from the comfort of your own home. You can connect them for live streaming of the Aquarist, Bird Keepers, and the star sea creatures with your family. Moreover, you can indulge in plenty of unique craft activities to enjoy this virtual aquarium exhibit at home.

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Interactive Sessions

Interactive Sessions

The SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium offers a No Time for Nuts 4D cinema experience of the Ice Age, in which you can join the nut-crazed saber-toothed squirrel in time travel. In this interactive experience, you can connect with Manny, Diego, and Sid for a wonderful ride in this customized 4D special effects extravaganza.

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Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium Reviews

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Bhadrak Prajapat14 Oct 2021
5.0

The mesmerizing beauty of life underwater with all its vibrant creatures took our breath away. My kids were delighted when they saw swarms of colorful fish, rays, mind-blowing corals, and Port Jackson sharks at Melbourne Sea Life Aquarium. Thanks Thrillophilia for the amazing deal!

Dharmesh Sharma19 Jul 2022
5.0

Such a delightful experience. We saw some of the most spectacular underwater creatures like sawfish, rays, and Port Jackson shark at the Melbourne Sea Life Aquarium. Thank you Thrillophilia for planning everything so beautifully for us and making this possible. Looking forward to booking more experiences from Thrillophilia!

Prajakta 4 Oct 2024
5.0

I was very scared when I booked the tickets from here. But when my tickets were scanned without any issue, I was happy. We saved few bucks here and did not have is trouble. Looking forward to book more stuff with Thrillophilia.

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