Solitary Islands Aquarium
301 Reviews
- Monday10 AM–4 PM
- Tuesday10 AM–4 PM
- Wednesday10 AM–4 PM
- Thursday10 AM–4 PM
- Friday10 AM–4 PM
- Saturday10 AM–4 PM
- Sunday10 AM–4 PM
About the Business
solitaryislandsaquarium.com - Southern Cross University | The Solitary Islands Aquarium, located at Southern Cross University’s National Marine Science Centre, serves as an important community asset helping to bring an awareness and appreciation for our marine environment through education and science. Our facility is focused on regional species, resource management and conservation. The aquarium provides an intimate experience for guests to learn about and to interact with the marine life of the Coffs Coast.
Contacts
Call Us
+61266598131
2 Bay Dr, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Hours
- Monday10 AM–4 PM
- Tuesday10 AM–4 PM
- Wednesday10 AM–4 PM
- Thursday10 AM–4 PM
- Friday10 AM–4 PM
- Saturday10 AM–4 PM
- Sunday10 AM–4 PM
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for kids
Recommended Reviews
Brent Jones
22.10.2023
Solitary Islands Aquarium
Very educational and interesting tour the presentations are done by people who work at the university and I rate this aquarium better then the Sydney aquarium based on the fact its not all about making a quick buck.Just a quick FYI did anyone know a octopus has 9 brains and 3 hearts... Crazy
Benjamin Newton
14.10.2023
Solitary Islands Aquarium
Great aquarium. During the holidays they had 90 minute sessions which is plenty of time. The talk by Kate was really good and she was knowledgeable about the species there as well as her PhD area as you would expect - they fed the fish as part of the talk. The touch tank was good. Well worth a visit.
Brian L
05.10.2023
Solitary Islands Aquarium
Very informative guide was from university on same site. Not huge but well priced and interesting. Well worth a look. Have to book online before going for them to ensure there aren't too many people there at once.
Sam Kelly
22.09.2023
Solitary Islands Aquarium
Good little aquarium. Nice and cheap to get in. If you have a bit of time to spare I would recommend it
Tony Zhu
16.09.2023
Solitary Islands Aquarium
Staff members there were so helpful and passionate about what marine life. This place has a number of tanks showcasing local marine life and a theatre where a short film is being played talking about the East Australia Current. Seeing all the cute fishes actually got me feel like going scuba diving here on the coffs coast.
Galah Townsville
07.09.2023
Solitary Islands Aquarium
A great school holiday activity. Lots of interactivity, colourful and kooky fish and other sea creatures, informative talks by knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff. Just wish there was more, but not complaining.
Scotty B
11.08.2023
Solitary Islands Aquarium
Wonderful little aquarium with really knowledgeable and enthusiastic hosts. The exhibits are well presented, well stocked and offer great lighting for photos. Nice examples of the local marine life. Highly recommended!
Emily Brown
24.07.2023
Solitary Islands Aquarium
A cute aquarium! Smaller than I thought it was going to be but the price was appropriate for the size. I enjoyed the range of fish and the shark feeding display. Would recommend if you need something to do for an hour in Coffs
Susan de Wall
18.07.2023
Solitary Islands Aquarium
Such a lovely place to stop - interesting talks, a touch tank, fish feeding and staff who are well informed and friendly. There are also some interactive activities, mainly for younger kids and they have a theatre with documentaries playing. Up the back you can look through microscopes. I learn something every time we come - this was our third visit. For a small admission fee, you can expect to spend an hour or so looking around and learning about the Solitary Islands Marine Park.
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2 Bay Dr, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Solitary Islands Aquarium