Visit: AQWA The Aquarium Of Western Australia, 91 Southside Drive Hillarys Boat Harbour, Hillarys, Joondalup, Western Australia 6025 Australia
Encounter the incredible and iconic marine life of Western Australia on a spectacular underwater journey!
On your visit you will discover:
- Giant sharks, stingrays and turtles in Australia's largest walk-through aquarium
- The colourful world of a living coral reef
- Rare and elusive creatures, like leafy seadragons
- The ocean's most dangerous and deadly culprits in the DANGERzone!
- Hands-on learning at the Touch Pool
- The stunning marine life of Western Australia, one of the world's most diverse and expansive coastlines
- AQWA offers something for everyone, check the website for special events and school holiday activities that may be running during your visit.
Other local highlights:
- After your AQWA visit, enjoy the Hillarys Boat Harbour boardwalk for unique shopping and eateries.
- End your day by watching a spectacular sunset over the Indian Ocean and harbour
- On a hot day the Hillarys Marina basin beach is popular with locals and tourists alike and is patrolled by SLS.
See Availability.
2 to 7 hours(approx.)
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Service animals allowed
One area of AQWA is not wheelchair accessible (Great Southern Stairwell featuring 4 small aquarium)
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : chuffy1956
Brilliant day out. The aquarium is absolutely fabulous. The underwater tunnel is stunning.
A must visit if you're in Perth.
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Posted On : 2024-05-06
Posted By : Robert_J
The look on the young ones faces and the closeness of the fish through the viewing tunnel
Explanation of the fish was great too
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Posted On : 2024-04-12
Posted By : GLOBETROTTERS170
Never been to an aquarium before.
Was really blown away by the glass tunnel & seeing giant rays , turtles & nursing sharks up close . Got some amazing video .
Went during the week to avoid crowds & kept going around on the moving circular route to capture more & more pics of these giant creatures !
The displays on the other floors are also worth seeing too . All the fish found around various waters of WA are fully explained in wonderful display tanks full of colourful coral .
There is also a rescue turtle talk given at certain times with a brief feeding session .
Worth the entrance fee for sure .
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Posted On : 2024-03-12
Posted By : 576viktorian
Always a pleasure to visit the aquarium to get an idea of the underwater life in Australia, Perth and the surroundings. Very kids friendly but also educative for adults! Been there several times. Well worth the visit.
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Posted On : 2024-03-07
Posted By : marcelobJ2106GZ
Should be in the top 3 best perth places, experience as never seen and very informative about WAs wildlife. Very well maintained.
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Posted On : 2024-02-21
Posted By : Kenny100653
Not the first visit but always a impressive show underwater and to see the coast of WA in a different light. It’s the only way I get to see fish anyway. Best to allow some time as there is a lot to take in
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Posted On : 2024-02-11
Posted By : bluebay06
The Aquarium of Western Australia (AQWA) is located in Hillarys at the end of Southside Dr and its most fascinating part is the large shark tank which can be visited entering a 100m long circular tunnel. This impressive tank is located in the lower part of the aquarium, which can also be reached using a lift, while inside the tunnel you can proceed by walking or letting yourself be carried by a very slow moving conveyor belt. Big sand tiger sharks, smaller reef sharks and huge rays are the most impressive animals of the tank together with turtles and other fish from the WA coast. Certainly smaller, but very interesting, are also the other sectors of the aquarium were rare and exotic small fish can be observed. For children there is a Touch Pool where the unique experience of touching a starfish or a tiny Port Jackson shark can be done in absolute safety. In the Coral Reef sector there is a large area where, in front of a reef populated by colorful fish, there is a way to sit and relax for a few minutes. In addition to the bar area, where you can stop and use the toilet, beyond the Coral Reef sector there is a small play area for children with a large tank in which you can see small sharks and rays. Visiting this aquarium is a valid opportunity for adults and a great experience for kids.
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Posted On : 2023-10-26
Posted By : Larry_A
Absolutely gorgeous!!
I love the view i love the fish and the coral reefs its so beautiful!! AMAZING!!
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Posted On : 2023-08-19
Posted By : Jill_B
Not easy to find, not much signage around bus stop. Google maps is confusing and out of date. Aquarium itself it amazing, it's a pity it's well hidden
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Posted On : 2023-08-11
Posted By : tina2003
Fantastic place, very well thought out and extremely interactive. Huge variety, lovely and friendly staff.
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Posted On : 2023-08-01
