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AQWA The Aquarium Of Western Australia
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An awesome underwater adventure awaits you at AQWA! AQWA is WA’s premiere marine attraction located just 20 minutes north of Perth City. Discover WA’s spectacular marine life as you go on an underwater journey along our coast, from the icy-cold waters of the Southern Ocean to the tropical wonderland of coral reefs in the Far North. You’ll encounter sharks, stingrays and turtles, meet rare and unusual sea creatures like seadragons, be captivated by a living Coral Reef and face a dangerous and deadly line up of marine life in the DANGERzone. There’s also the chance to gently touch marine life or try an Adventure and dive into one of our aquariums! AQWA is open every day 9am-4pm!
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bluebay06
La Spezia, Italy2,128 contributions
A very nice aquarium
Oct. 2023 • Family
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.
Review of: General Admission Entry at AQWA
Written 26 October 2023
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Jo
Brisbane, Australia61 contributions
Great Aquarium
Oct. 2023 • Couples
This was a nice and well presented aquarium with appropriate pricing. I enjoyed watching the sharks and rays gliding around on the tunnel tank and watching the fish in the coral reef tank. I saw some species of fish I had not seen before. There are options for add on activities, so something for everyone.
Written 12 October 2023
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Jen
8 contributions
Great family day out
Really enjoyed the aquarium. Lots to see. The touch pool was great, nice to be able to interact with some of the fish. Plenty of different things to look at, nice cafe with ice cream.
Review of: Lunch and General Admission Entry at AQWA
Written 2 September 2023
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Kim P
1 contribution
Awesome Experience
Aug. 2023 • Family
This is one of the best things I have done, it was totally amazing. Swimming with huge Grey Nurse Sharks, Manta Rays, a huge turtle and heaps of fish was a truly awesome experience. The Dive master Gordon is an exceptional guy, who is there to keep you safe but he is charming, helpful, knowledgeable and an all round great person. This is something not to be missed if you are in Perth.
Review of: Snorkel with Sharks at AQWA
Written 1 September 2023
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BF826
Birmingham, UK55 contributions
Great Experience
Aug. 2023 • Couples
What a great experience. Highly recommend, if you love snorkelling and interested in marine life, do not hesitate to book. You will not regret it.
It’s amazing to be that close to some fantastic animals. Gordon the dive master is fantastic, from start to finish he makes you feel at ease and helps you get the best experience.
Definitely recommend you taking a Go Pro you can get some great footage.
Would not hesitate to do this again.
Review of: Snorkel with Sharks at AQWA
Written 13 August 2023
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tina2003
6 contributions
Great experience
Aug. 2023 • Family
Fantastic place, very well thought out and extremely interactive. Huge variety, lovely and friendly staff.
Review of: General Admission Entry at AQWA
Written 1 August 2023
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Rommel Manuel
1 contribution
Behind the Scene Tour
Jul. 2023 • Family
My wife and little daughter, and me have a very wonderful day yesterday, 29th July at Perth AQWA where we have enjoyed riding on the glass bottom boat, seeing magnificent sea animals. We have also experienced behind the scenes activities of the Aquarists caring for baby sea animals like sea dragons, sea horses, turtles, jelly fish, and many others. We recommend to parents with kids to take behind the scenes pass which include the glass bottom boat ride to experience the same. Kudos to our tour guide! She is very knowledgeable and accommodating.
Review of: Glass Bottom Boat & Entry at AQWA
Written 29 July 2023
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Genelle M
1 contribution
Worthwhile.
Jun. 2023 • Family
Great displays and very interesting. Spent a couple of hours here with kids and grandkids. Even though there were plenty of people at the Aquarium it wasn’t hard to move around or see the sea creatures. Good day out !
Review of: Lunch and General Admission Entry at AQWA
Written 19 July 2023
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Lorraine K
Perth, Australia20 contributions
Holiday treat
We decided to have a day out with the grandchildren and chose Aqua as we haven't been for a few years. As it was school holidays it was very busy and noisy with lots of after school clubs making trips as well as other families. We went outside to the touch pool but the directions then to continue to get back to the Sharks I thought was unclear. Overall we had a good day the kids loved it and that was the main thing.
Review of: General Admission Entry at AQWA
Written 8 July 2023
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Christina H
Warnbro, Australia9 contributions
Great way to spend the day!
Jul. 2023 • Friends
We did the "behind the scenes" tour and it was incredible! Our guide (I forgot her name, I'm sorry, but she was amazing!) really knew everything and you could feel her passion for her job and all the sea animals. I have been to several Aquariums in different countries and AQWA is one of the cleanest and well looked after. It's a great place to spend half a day or even a full day.
Written 8 July 2023
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