Sydney Aquarium is one of the MUST sees in Sydney. Whether a fun family day out, touring solo or with friends, Sydney Aquarium has SO much to offer. I loved it and I'm pretty sure you would too.
There are games and quizzes for the kids to do as you explore the aquarium, which is both fun ... Read review
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Advantages: There is so much to see and do! All round Fun! Disadvantages: Can get very busy
Sydney Aquarium is one of the MUST sees in Sydney. Whether a fun family day out, touring solo or with friends, Sydney Aquarium has SO much to offer. I loved it and I'm pretty sure you would too.
There are games and quizzes for the kids to do as you explore the aquarium, which is both fun and educational at the same time. There are live talks and demos given by the staff about the many different species etc. You are able to see many ... ...you take a visit to Sydney Aquarium.
It is located in Darling Harbour and has many ways of transport to get there.
You can either:
Drive - Parking tickets cost only $11.50 for the WHOLE day.
Bus - (The Sydney Explorer stop 21)
Train - (Town Hall station)
Ferry - (From Circular Quay)
Walking (It's FREE!!!)
The prices are (in AUS $ and approx £ value):
- Adult = $23.40 ... more
Sydney Aquarium is one of the MUST sees in Sydney. Whether a fun family day out, touring solo or with friends, Sydney Aquarium has SO much to offer. I loved it and I'm pretty sure you would too.
There are games and quizzes for the kids to do as you explore the aquarium, which is both fun and educational at the same time. There are live talks and demos given by the staff about the many different species etc. You are able to see many species of fish that are endangered. But what I found fun was feeding the Sting Rays. Some are big and some are small, but they are ALL friendly. They even let you touch them and play around. There's also the open pool part where you can holf and touch certain creatures. For example, I got to hold a star fish, which was quite interesting. However, the BEST part (well for me anyway) is nearer the end of the tour when a guide shows some of Australia's most famous reptiles. For example, I got the chance to touch a little crocodile (not something you do everyday!) See spiders up close (don't worry if you don't like spiders like me...you don't have to touch them or anything.) But the best part was holding the snake. It was an AMAZING experience. His name was George and he was very friendly and hung around my neck for a while. It is definately a WORTH WHILE experience.
And one more thing, there are mini boat rides within the aquarium where you can go over the waters where all the Stingray's, sharks etc. Except we didn't get to go, we JUST missed it because SOMEONE went up the esculator when they weren't meant to (no names mentioned).
So if you're ever in Sydney, and want something fun to do, i would HIGHLY recommend that you take a visit to Sydney Aquarium.
It is located in Darling Harbour and has many ways of transport to get there. You can either: Drive - Parking tickets cost only $11.50 for the WHOLE day. Bus - (The Sydney Explorer stop 21) Train - (Town Hall station) Ferry - (From Circular Quay) Walking (It's FREE!!!)
The prices are (in AUS $ and approx £ value): - Adult = $23.40 (£10) - Child = $12.15 (£5.19) - Seniors = $14.40 (£6.16) - Students = $16.20 (£6.93) - Family Tickets vary according to size = $28.80 - $63.90 (£12.32 - £27.33)
Advantages: Loads to see Disadvantages: it was quite busy
...Harbour, an attractive area of Sydney with its own unique monorail system. You can also get here by ferry, car (parking available) or take the short walk from the city centre.
Your 'journey' through the exhibits will take you across a range of aquatic Australian habitats, from rivers to mangroves and out into the ocean. As well as having loads of fish, there are platypus, turtles, penguins and a whole lot more. A special seal pool has been constructed ... ...tunnel with glass floor and sides.
There are a couple of other underwater tunnels that allow you to view some mighty impressive sharks, stingrays, eels, and more. There is also a rocky shore exhibition where you can look closely at some smaller little creatures such as starfish. The final exhibition 'recreates' the Great Barrier Reef, this impressed me so much that I headed up north to check out the real thing!!
You will want to spend a few hours ...
C.Laslett 26.03.2001
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Advantages: Inexpensive, Easy to find, Good for Kids Disadvantages: Over-hyped, Not that much to see
The Sydney Aquarium is located by t side of the Darling Harbour within easy walking distance of the central hotels and well connected by the Sydney buses and ferries etc.
Open everyday 9am - 10pm
(Not Xmas or New year)
Admission prices are as follows -
If visiting the big attractions it is well worth getting these 3 in 1 deals. And one more tip - prices online offer a 10% discount!!!
3-in-1 Adult Ticket
Sydney Aquarium, Sydney Tower & Skytour ... ...3-in-1 Child Ticket
Sydney Aquarium, Sydney Tower & Skytour & Monorail AUD$32.00
3-in-1 Family Ticket
(2 Adults & 2 Children) Sydney Aquarium, Sydney Tower & Skytour & Monorail AUD$122.00 Adult AUD$26.00
Child (3 to 15 years) AUD$13.50 Extra Child (3 to 15 years) AUD$11.00 Family Ticket 1
1 Adult & 1 Child AUD$32.00 Family Ticket 2
1 Adult & 2 Children AUD$42.00 Family Ticket 3
2 Adults & 1 Child AUD$53.00 Family Ticket 4
2 Adults & 2 Children ...
ruthiebaby55 17.08.2005
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