SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast
The SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast aquarium is a must-visit for anyone traveling to the Sunshine Coast. This award-winning tourist attraction houses penguins, sharks, seals, jellyfish, and more. Don't miss out on popular displays including Jellyfish Kingdom and Ocean Tunnel.
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Spend a fun family day interacting with a diverse array of marine creatures from rays and jellyfish to turtles and seahorses.
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Walk through an 80m Ocean Tunnel as jawsome sharks swim around and above you.
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Get your hands wet in the interactive Tidal Touchpool filled with sea stars, sea cucumbers, and more species.
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Treasure precious memories using the Digi Photo Pass equipped with 8 digital photos.
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Choose between peak and off-peak dates to plan the visit as per your preference.
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Fun Fact: Sharks don't have bones! Their skeletons are composed of cartilage similar to what our noses and ears are made from.
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Spend a fun family day interacting with a diverse array of marine creatures from rays and jellyfish to turtles and seahorses.
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Walk through an 80m Ocean Tunnel as jawsome sharks swim around and above you.
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Get your hands wet in the interactive Tidal Touchpool filled with sea stars, sea cucumbers, and more species.
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Treasure precious memories using the Digi Photo Pass equipped with 8 digital photos.
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Choose between peak and off-peak dates to plan the visit as per your preference.
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Fun Fact: Sharks don't have bones! Their skeletons are composed of cartilage similar to what our noses and ears are made from.
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Experience the thrill of riding on an amphibious Aquaduck that transforms from a bus to a boat in seconds.
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Explore the best sights of Mooloolaba by land and sea, and enjoy live commentary from your friendly guide.
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Get up close to thousands of marine and freshwater animals at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast, a multi-award winning aquarium.
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Marvel at the penguins, sharks, seals, stingrays, tropical fish, and more in the 11 themed zones and interactive exhibits.
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Did you know that the Aquaduck is Australia's first amphibious tour, operating since 1996? It's a quacker of a ride!
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Experience the thrill of riding on an amphibious Aquaduck that transforms from a bus to a boat in seconds.
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Explore the best sights of Mooloolaba by land and sea, and enjoy live commentary from your friendly guide.
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Get up close to thousands of marine and freshwater animals at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast, a multi-award winning aquarium.
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Marvel at the penguins, sharks, seals, stingrays, tropical fish, and more in the 11 themed zones and interactive exhibits.
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Did you know that the Aquaduck is Australia's first amphibious tour, operating since 1996? It's a quacker of a ride!
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The award-winning SEA LIFE aquarium has 11 themed zones offering interactions with seals and views of adorable waddling penguins.
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Walk through an 80m Ocean Tunnel as sharks swim around and above you and high-five starfishes at the interactive Tidal Touchpool.
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Hop on the Rattler Steam Train and enjoy the serene, delightful view across Mary Valley and the rural life of Queensland.
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Admire the heritage stations of Gympie and Amamoor, and upgrade your ticket to enjoy some crackling pork, panna cotta, and more on your journey!
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Fun Fact: The Rattler relies on a traditional steam engine for its power, setting it apart from modern trains that commonly employ diesel or electric propulsion.
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The award-winning SEA LIFE aquarium has 11 themed zones offering interactions with seals and views of adorable waddling penguins.
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Walk through an 80m Ocean Tunnel as sharks swim around and above you and high-five starfishes at the interactive Tidal Touchpool.
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Hop on the Rattler Steam Train and enjoy the serene, delightful view across Mary Valley and the rural life of Queensland.
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Admire the heritage stations of Gympie and Amamoor, and upgrade your ticket to enjoy some crackling pork, panna cotta, and more on your journey!
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Fun Fact: The Rattler relies on a traditional steam engine for its power, setting it apart from modern trains that commonly employ diesel or electric propulsion.
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Pro tips to help you make a pick
Want to explore beyond Sunshine Coast? Book the SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast + Mary Valley Rattler Train combo tickets which will save you up to 15% on individual tickets and give you a tour of greater Queensland.
If you're visiting Sunshine Coast for the first time, a guided city tour is the way to go. Get a combo ticket to the aquarium and Aquaduck city tours for admissions to two unique experiences in the city.
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast tickets are cheaper on weekdays by a few dollars, than on the weekend. You'll also appreciate the less crowded atmosphere.
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About SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast
Dive into SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast, a world-class aquarium in Australia's Sunshine Coast. Encounter a diverse marine world, from weedy sea dragons to playful seals. With exciting exhibits and educational programs, this is a must-visit attraction for all ages.
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast houses Australia’s largest collection of jellyfish in their Jellyfish Kingdom exhibit.
The aquarium features the only Little Blue Penguins exhibit in the region, offering a rare glimpse into the lives of these adorable seabirds.
The aquarium was opened in 1989 and was known as Underwater World. It later was renamed to SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast in 2013.
Why visit SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast?
Plan your visit
Main entrance
The single entrance to the Aquarium is located on Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba.
While the timings are mostly fixed through the year, they may go up or down an hour every few months depending on seasonality. Check the latest opening hours a day before you plan to visit.
Please call the aquarium 2 days in advance to confirm your arrivals so that can make necessary arrangements at the venue.
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