Home to a wide variety of marine animals both native and exotic, The Aquarium of Western Australia is one of the top things to do in Perth. Offering visitors of all ages with the chance to enjoy an Ocean Guide talk or tour, ride the conveyor belt through the underwater tunnel and even touch a starfish in the Discovery Pool, there is so much to see and do at the aquarium you won't ever want to leave.

With general admission into the aquarium, you can take full advantage of the free wifi within the cafe, free storytime for the kids as well as a toddler playground, colouring areas and outdoor picnic facilities, and more!

The aquarium is broken up into five different exhibits; Great Southern, Shipwreck Coast, Perth Coast, Far North and DANGERzone, and is an easy attraction to navigate. you'll have to chance to see and learn about various different animal species including Leafy Seadragons and Pineapple Fish in the Great Southern, Loggerhead Turtles and Coastal Sharks within Shipwreck Coast, Moon Jellyfish and Moray Eels at the Perth Coast, Giant Clams and Clown Anemonefish (AKA Nemo's relatives) in the Far North, and finally, the dangerous Blue Ringed Octopus and Stonefish in the DANGERzone.

This must-do Perth attraction is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm (excluding Christmas Day) you can purchase your single admission tickets to The Aquarium of Western Australia online here.

Info

Inclusions

Single entry to AQWA (the Aquarium of Western Australia) - the largest single aquarium in Australia
Complimentary Ocean Guide talks or tours available throughout the day
Free WiFi in AQWA Cafe (AQWA's free guided tour can be downloaded from the Everythere App)
Free Storytime, toddler playground, colouring-ins and outdoor picnic facilities for kids
The jellyfish displays
Uncover the deadly potential of our marine life in the DANGERzone
Ride the conveyor belt through the underwater tunnel while sharks and stingrays sweep overhead
Touch a starfish and more in the Discovery Pool

Exclusions

Meals and beverages - A great selection of alcoholic beverages available for purchase (AQWA is a fully licensed venue)
Learn to dive or snorkel experiences - Available to book on the day at extra cost between October - April only (subject to availability)

Operating Hours

Summer Trading:
December – January: 9am-5pm daily
February: 9am - 4pm Mon to Fri, 9am-5pm Sat to Sun
Standard Trading is:
March – November: 9am-4pm daily.
Daily talks and interactions schedule is subject to change. The link to view an up-to-date timetable will be printed on your voucher

Location

AQWA is located on 91 Southside Dr, Hillarys

Location

91 Southside Dr, Hillarys, WA 6025

Recent reviews

4/5

Based on 2 reviews

Jude

10 months ago

Water wonderland

Compares very favourably with the Oceanarium on Sentosa albeit on a smaller scale. Took our three granddaughters who were enthralled by the exhibits; they loved the boat ride and mermaids, although our youngest DID adk Mermaid Pearl if she was real. A suggestion however. Please limit the seating in front of the mermaid display to the CHILDREN, and encourage their caregivers to stand behind. We found it impossible to get our grandchildren anywhere NEAR the show, hence them wanting to leave. Otherwise, a wonderful place to visit.

Beth

10 months ago

Too crowded

We went on a hot day in school holidays so is likely to be the reason why is wasn?t overly enjoyable. Parking was a nightmare, it was over crowded and impossible to see the displays.so many people crammed into small spaces. Once we got a spot on the underwater tunnel it became more enjoyable . But wouldn?t return in school holidays (probably not at all).

From

$35.00

/ person

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