We're Open 7 days!
Visit us come rain, hail or shine - SEA LIFE Sydney is an all weather indoor attraction.
Opening times and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium ticket prices vary by season and can also be subject to change due to special events. Full details of all scheduled variations are available on this page.
Time slots are essential to guarantee entry.
Please note: SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is now a cashless attraction.
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NSW Holiday Dates
NSW School Holiday Dates 2022
Summer School Holidays 2021/2022:
20th December 2021 - 27th January 2022
Autumn School Holidays:
11th April 2022 - 22th April 2022
Winter School Holidays:
4th July 2022 - 15th July 2022
Spring School Holidays:
26th September 2022 - 7th October 2022
Summer School Holidays 2022/2023:
21st December 2021 - 26th January 2023
See what's on at SEA LIFE Sydney during school holidays below.
School Holiday Activities
Public Holidays 2022
- New Year's Day: Saturday 1, January
- New Year's Day (recognised): Monday 3, January
- Australia Day: Wednesday, 26th January
- Good Friday: Friday, 15th April
- Easter Saturday: Saturday, 16th April
- Easter Sunday: Sunday, 17th April
- Easter Monday: Monday, 18th April
- Anzac Day: Monday, 25th April
- Queens Birthday: Monday, 13th June
- Bank Holiday*: Monday, 1st August
- Labour Day: Monday, 3rd October
- Christmas Day: Sunday, 25th December
- Christmas Day (recognised): Tuesday, 27th December
- Boxing Day: Monday, 26th December
- Boxing Day (recognised): Tuesday 28th December
*Only banks and certain financial institutions receive the Bank Holiday
Visiting Tips & FAQs
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is right next door to both WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo and Madame Tussauds Sydney on Darling Harbour, and you can save on entry to all attractions with our huge value Sydney attractions combination passes.
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is a large attraction and we recommend that you allow around 90 minutes for your visit.
Last admissions occur 1 hour before closing each day.
There are cafes and gift shops at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, some of which are accessible to non-paying visitors. Toilets are also available in the foyer for visitors or cafe and gift shop customers.
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is located on Darling Harbour in the heart of Sydney. You can find location and transport info here.
