AQWA - Aquarium of Western Australia
- Address: 91 Southside Drive, Hillarys
- Hours: Open daily 10am - 5pm
- Admission: Adults: AU$28, Children (5-15yrs): AU$16
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Nature & Wildlife
The outstanding Aquarium of Western Australia surrounds you with all the fishy creatures of the Southern Ocean. Innovative underwater tunnels and walkways get you up-close and personal with the turtles, fish, sharks and rays swimming overhead.
Other attractions include playful seals and reefs of coral, wiggly jellyfish and graceful sea dragons.
If you dare, you can scuba dive with sharks in the Shipwreck Coast feature aquarium.
Latest Reviews
Review by Jemma L, November 2012
Doing what:
Always love these tours on a first visit... lets you see whats around and helps you get your bearings, and if something looks interesting, you can hop off, and continue the tour later on another bus!
Review by Eleanor D, Australia, May 2012
Doing what:
These tours are always great, but Perth was lovely - a beautiful day and lovely views. Highly recommend
Practical Info
AQWA is in Hillarys Boat Harbour, a 20 minute drive north from Perth via the Mitchell Freeway.
To get here by public transport, catch a Joondalup train from central Perth. Get off at Warwick station, then catch a local bus to AQWA.
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