Introducing Great Barrier Reef Aquarium, a renowned destination that has been captivating visitors since its opening in 1987. Located at 2/36 Kelleher Pl, Townsville City, QLD, Australia, this extraordinary aquarium showcases a vast array of marine life, including hundreds of species of coral and an impressive assortment of fish. Great Barrier Reef Aquarium offers a unique opportunity to explore the wonders of the ocean without having to snorkel or dive. The facility features interactive exhibits and immersive displays that allow visitors to get up close and personal with the fascinating underwater world. Whether you are a family looking for an educational and entertaining experience or a nature enthusiast seeking to marvel at the beauty of marine life, Great Barrier Reef Aquarium is a must-visit destination.
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Spent the day here when it was unbearably hot outside and couldn't be bothered exploring the rest of the city. Spent 4+ hours here. Staff and volunteers are all lovely and are incredibly knowledgeable (and chatty!) they're predator talk and turtle hospital talks were wonderful and very informative. All the tanks are looked after to the utmost standards. The cafe is also well priced and the food is lovely! I had one of the best caramel thick shakes and fish and chips ($8 for two pieces of fish and a serving of chips!) I've had in a long time. Definitely well worth a visit
Loved it! Lots to see. Could spend all day here. Glad we got the family pass for reef hq and the museum. Excellent value. Awesome talks and presentations. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. We love visiting here. Highly recommend if you are visiting townsville. Just make sure you find out when the talks and touch pool is on so you don't miss out or have to wait to long if you have kids.
Thoroughly enjoyed my afternoon spent at Reef HQ. The size of the tank is enormous with an amazing variety of fish species. What I really enjoyed most was the knowledgeable staff in attendance. I must have attended four different talks on various aspects of marine life which were all very interesting. Also witnessed the feed time in the main tank. Along the passages are smaller tanks with sea snakes, sea horses and many other marine creatures.
The price of the ticket is well worth it. I would highly recommend a visit next time you're in Townsville.
A great place for families to see tropical fish without getting wet. Our 3 year old spent an hour looking at the fish. There are bits the kids climb into and look closer at the fish - ours really enjoyed this. The touching area was closed due to COVID.
Great place to take your children. Keeps them busy and cool in the airconditioning. Suitable for wheelchair access including the upper level. Every time we go we visit the cafe for a rainbow paddlepop with affordable food options.
Awesome! We went for fun and as a homeschooling experience. The education resources as well the education officer on site were amazing! We learnt so Loch and had so much fun. Highly recommend for all families!
Booking was full but after calling on the telephone, staff were nice enough to put us on a waiting list in case attendees left prematurely. We received a call and moseyed on down. …
This place is awesome, passionate volunteers run this and it’s great to place to learn, admire or just relax on the lounges in front of the large tanks. Turtle hospital is definitely worth the visit as it gives a reality check after looking at amazing things. Cafe has tasty snacks and lunch, good coffee too.
Bought a member ticket whilst here and go 1-2 times a week, under 5 year olds free.
A great place for families to see tropical fish without getting wet. Our 3 year old spent an hour looking at the fish. There are bits the kids climb into and look closer at the fish - ours really enjoyed this. The touching area was closed due to COVID.
Spent the day here when it was unbearably hot outside and couldn't be bothered exploring the rest of the city. Spent 4+ hours here. Staff and volunteers are all lovely and are incredibly knowledgeable (and chatty!) they're predator talk and turtle hospital talks were wonderful and very informative. All the tanks are looked after to the utmost standards. The cafe is also well priced and the food is lovely! I had one of the best caramel thick shakes and fish and chips ($8 for two pieces of fish and a serving of chips!) I've had in a long time. Definitely well worth a visit
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2/36 Kelleher Pl, Townsville City QLD 4810, Australia
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