Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary
- Address: West Esplanade, Manly
- Hours: Open daily: 10am-5:30pm (closed Christmas Day)
- Admission: Adults: $24; Children: $12
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Good for Kids,
Nature & Wildlife,
Tip - Family Travel,
Tip - What to See & Do,
Museum,
Zoo
A new breeding habitat called Penguin Cove was opened in late June 2012 and now houses a small population of cute Little Penguins. As an endangered population that live and breed on Sydney’s busy natural coastline, the penguins in Penguin Cove are provided a safe place to raise their young and be observed by visitors.
Another big attraction that sets Manly SEA LIFE apart from its Darling Harbour cousin is its ‘Shark Dive Xtreme.’ Thanks to a large colony of non-aggressive but fearsome looking Grey Nurse Sharks, this dive is an opportunity to swim amongst the marine life cage-free!
If that doesn’t whet your appetite, Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary has an underwater viewing tunnel for close up but dry views of sharks, sting rays, turtles and other marine life. There are also a number of interactive rock pools where you can clearly see all the weird and wonderful undersea creatures that call Sydney Harbour their home.
The easiest and most fun way to get to the Sanctuary is on a ferry from Circular Quay to Manly Wharf.
Latest Reviews
Review by James Allan G, January 2012
Doing what: Skip the Line: SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Entrance Ticket
One of the best Aquariums in the world - a 'must see'
Review by shan-rock, November 2011
Doing what: Skip the Line: SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Entrance Ticket
The aquarium is wonderful, great staff asnd the shark feed is a must. Highly recommend...
Review by Kelley, May 2011
Doing what: Sydney Sightseeing Pass: See Sydney Card and Attraction Pass
This mode of travel and sightseeing allowed for a more flexible schedule. We managed to see a lot in 3 days. Just a hint, we checked the closing times of all the attractions beforehand and managed our sightseeing on that basis, leaving things like the aquarium and the tower for our evening jaunts given they closed later.
