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Day & Night on the Reef

Discover the magic of the reef

Explore the Great Barrier Reef

Experience the iconic wonders of the Great Barrier Reef at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium’s newest exhibit. Set entirely on the reef as it transitions through night and day, life on the reef is recreated for guests to encounter & experience, across 24 hours of the day. This new exhibit uses state of the art technology to deliver a totally unique, interactive experience & is the largest Great Barrier Reef exhibit in the world!

This interactive experience takes guests on a colourful journey of the world-famous Great Barrier Reef with state of the art technology, a 1.7 million litre display and over 500 creatures.

It is the largest Great Barrier Reef exhibit in the world!

Kids Watch The Nurse Shark Swim By In Day And Night On The Reef Exhbiit

See over 500 creatures

The zone is home to over 500 beautiful sea creatures including reef sharks, tropical fish, jellyfish and of course turtles! Our turtles that call the new Great Barrier Reef home include the beautiful Green Sea Turtle Plugga and her pals Dave and Chong. Don't miss seeing how big these turtles are in real life!

Turtle Day And Night

Discover the Turtle Life-cycle

Discover the state-of-the art, animated projection map that showcases the life-cycle of a turtle; from nesting until the birth of the new hatchlings, guests have the chance to interact with virtual baby turtles and guide them safely to the water’s edge.

A Bioluminescent Ocean Glows Under Guest’S Footsteps At 'Night' 2

Interact with Bio-luminescence

An interactive lightshow showcases the rare phenomenon of bio-luminescence. Walk through the waves and the bioluminescence will splash under your feet in this motion-sense display that leaves the young and the young-at-heart amazed and wanting to splash through it again and again!

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See the Giant Wave

At the end of the experience, look back at the heart of the reef and all of its creatures, through a giant frozen wave feature. This is the perfect backdrop for guests to capture the ultimate family snap or selfie.

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  • Price includes Digi Photo Pass with 8 digital photos included – valued at $26!
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  • Choose from: WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Madame Tussauds Sydney or Sydney Tower Eye
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  • Price includes Digi Photo Pass with 8 digital photos included
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