SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
1-5 Wheat Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
ClosedToday 10:00 – 16:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
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Sydney's famous harbourside aquarium at Darling Harbour, a much-loved family attraction, rated 4.3 across more than 22,000 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- MondayToday
- 10:00 – 16:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00 – 16:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 16:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 16:00
- Friday
- 10:00 – 16:00
- Saturday
- 09:30 – 16:00
- Sunday
- 09:30 – 16:00
Why it's worth checking out
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium sits on Wheat Road at Darling Harbour, in the heart of Sydney. One of the city's most popular family attractions, it's a genuine drawcard — home to thousands of marine animals across themed habitats, including sharks, rays, the famous dugongs and the walk-through underwater tunnels, the kind of immersive, awe-inspiring experience that delights visitors of all ages.
The appeal is that combination of incredible marine life and an immersive, family-friendly experience: from the shark-and-ray tunnels and the beloved dugongs to colourful reef displays and interactive exhibits, it's a brilliant day out for families, kids and anyone fascinated by the ocean, all in a fantastic Darling Harbour location near the city's other attractions. As one of Sydney's signature attractions, it's a genuine highlight.
With a 4.3 rating from more than 22,000 reviews, it's clearly a hugely popular, well-loved attraction. Opening hours, admission, the animals on display, any talks or experiences and ticketing vary, and a famous attraction gets very busy, so it's worth checking current details and booking tickets ahead before you go — particularly during school holidays or peak times — while looking forward to the marine life at SEA LIFE Sydney.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.3 from 22,694 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 72
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 100
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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