Annual Passes
- Visit all year
- Save 20% on food and 10% on gifts
- 20% off experiences
Visit Us Again and Again
Visit for 12 months & save!
Choose the SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Annual Pass for a whole year of underwater wonder, or level up with the Merlin Annual Pass, giving you unlimited entry to all eight Merlin attractions across Australia and New Zealand!
See our full Annual Pass FAQs here
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Unlock a year of magic at SEA LIFE with a SEA LIFE Annual Pass, only $69 for a limited time!
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SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Annual Pass
Sale Price $69 Per Person Standard Price $89 Per Person |
Merlin Annual Pass
Sale Price $99 Per Person Standard Price $119 Per Person |
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Explore our annual passes
Visit SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast all year!
Visit us again and again and again with the SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Annual Pass!
Plus, when it comes time to renew, take advantage of a great discounted rate and keep the fun going! Or why not give the gift of experience and purchase a SEA LIFE Annual Pass gift voucher for your friends and family?
Pre-booking is essential for all Annual Passholders to guarantee entry at all attractions.
Want to check the expiry date on your pass to make sure you’re all set to visit? Check HERE
Along with 12 months entry, you'll also get:
20% off experiences
Save 20% on a range of experiences, including our Shark Dive Xtreme, Penguin Encounter experience & more.
10% off retail
Save 10% in all our attractions' retail stores!
20% discount on food & beverage
Save 20% on eligible food and beverage items.
Friends & family vouchers
Get 4x vouchers for 25% off entry for friends & family to use throughout the year!!
25% off Immersive Gamebox in Sydney
Save 25% off Immersive Gamebox, a unique social gaming experience where your body is the controller!
Visit 8 attractions across Australia & New Zealand!
A Merlin Annual Pass gives you unlimited access to your favourite attractions in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and Auckland.
Attractions include:
- SEA LIFE's in Sydney, Melbourne, Sunshine Coast and Auckland
- Madame Tussauds Sydney
- WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
- LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne
- Sydney Tower Eye
But the fun doesn’t stop there, as a Merlin Annual Passholder you’ll receive awesome deals and exclusive benefits across a great range of food and beverages, photo products and experiences.
Plus, when it comes time to renew, take advantage of a great discounted rate and keep the fun going! Or why not give the gift of experience and purchase a Merlin Annual Pass gift voucher for your friends and family.
Pre-booking is essential for all Annual Passholders to guarantee entry at all attractions.
Want to check the expiry date on your pass to make sure you’re all set to visit? Check HERE
Along with 12 months entry, you'll also get:
20% off experiences
Save 20% on a range of experiences, including our Shark Dive Xtreme, Penguin Encounter experience & more.
10% off retail
Save 10% in all our attractions' retail stores!
20% discount on food & beverage
Save 20% on eligible food and beverage items.
Friends & family vouchers
Get 8x vouchers for 25% off entry for friends & family to use throughout the year!
25% off Immersive Gamebox in Sydney
Save 25% off Immersive Gamebox, a unique social gaming experience where your body is the controller!
Access to 8 attractions nationally
Get 12 months' access to attractions across Australia and New Zealand!
Explore our attractions
Sydney attractions
We have 4 awesome attractions in Sydney, conveniently located right in the heart of the CBD and Darling Harbour.
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Madame Tussauds Sydney, Sydney Tower…
Melbourne attractions
Explore our 2 great attractions located in Melbourne.
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne
Sunshine Coast attractions
Explore one of Sunshine Coast's leading attractions at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast.
Auckland attractions
Discover one of Auckland's leading attractions at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's.
Passholder Pre-Booking is Essential
If you are an Annual Passholder you must pre-book a time slot to guarantee entry and avoid disappointment.
Give the gift of 12 months of fun!
Looking for an epic gift they’ll never forget? Give them a whole year of adventure with a SEA LIFE Annual Pass or Merlin Annual Pass gift voucher.
Annual Pass Gift Vouchers
Renewal Passes
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Annual Pass Renewal
- Must be renewed within 8 weeks of expiry date!
- Don't miss out on your existing member renewal discount!
- Save on experiences, food & beverages, and much more!
- Pre-booking is essential
Merlin Annual Pass Renewal
- For previous/existing Merlin Annual Pass holders only
- Enjoy 12 months unlimited entry at 8 top attractions in Australia & New Zealand
- Discounted additional experiences
- Entry must be pre-booked in advance
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Annual Pass Restrictions
We no longer sell Gold Merlin Annual Passes but any current Gold passes purchased before March 9 2026 are still valid and still subject to restrictions.
Gold Merlin Annual Passes are not valid on the dates below in accordance with local school holiday periods, in addition to any public holidays across Australia and New Zealand.
The Gold Annual Passes are not valid on the dates below for the following attractions in Australia:
New South Wales
(SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Madame Tussauds Sydney, Sydney Tower Eye)
- From 12/12/2025 until 30/01/2026
- From 03/04/2026 until 19/04/2026
- From 04/07/2026 until 19/07/2026
- From 26/09/2026 until 11/10/2026
- From 18/12/2026 until 3/02/2027
Victoria
(SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne)
- From 19/12/2025 until 28/01/2026
- From 03/04/2026 until 19/04/2026
- From 27/06/2026 until 12/07/2026
- From 19/09/2026 until 04/10/2026
- From 19/12/2026 until 28/01/2027
Queensland
(SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium)
- From 12/12/2025 until 27/01/2026
- From 03/04/2026 until 19/04/2026
- From 27/06/2026 until 12/07/2026
- From 19/09/2026 until 06/10/2026
- From 12/12/2026 until 26/01/2027
New Zealand
(SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium)
- From 16/12/2025 until 11/02/2026
- From 03/04/2026 until 19/04/2026
- From 04/07/2026 until 19/07/2026
- From 26/09/2026 until 11/10/2026
- From 19/12/2026 until 01/02/2027
If you want to visit during this period, please visit admissions to upgrade to a Merlin Annual Pass
All other Annual Passes are eligible for standard entry into our Attractions every day - please pre-book during our peak periods to avoid disappointment.
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Annual Pass FAQs
20% OFF PENGUIN ENCOUNTER
10% OFF PHOTOS & GIFT SHOP MERCHANDISE*
20% OFF FOOD & BEVERAGE AT OUR KIOSK
25% OFF NORMAL ENTRY PRICE FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS**
You can purchase your pass here on the SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium website. As they are all digital passes now, you don't need to pick them up at the aquarium any longer. You will get an electronic version send to your Email once you have completed the online purchase.
Local Annual Passes are valid for 363 days from the date of purchase.
As they are all digital passes now, you will receive an electronic version of the pass.
Free entry is not valid for educational programs, ocean ranger program, functions, group bookings or birthday parties.
Does not include special guest animal encounters during holidays or as listed in the benefits above.
Local Annual Passes are not transferable.
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast is closed on Christmas Day and ANZAC Day.
All existing or past Local Annual Pass holders are able to take advantage of the discounted renewal prices.
To renew your pass online you will need to select the renewal pass product option above and then enter your current/expired annual pass card number when prompted in the online ticket store. You will be issued with a new electronic pass.
Once a Local Annual Pass reaches its expiry date, the Annual Pass holder will qualify for a special renewal offer provided that he or she renews their Annual Pass within 8 weeks of expiry and is able to present their expired Annual Pass when making the renewal. The Validity Period for the new Annual Pass will commence on the ‘valid until’ date of the expired Annual Pass.
An Annual Pass that is not renewed within 8 weeks of expiration will no longer qualify for the renewal rate and the full price of a new Annual Pass will be chargeable.
* All Annual Passes are valid for 365 days from the date of purchase. All Annual Pass Gift Vouchers are valid for redemption within 3 years, once redeemed the pass is valid for 365 days. Once purchased, you will receive a digital Merlin Annual Pass on your email. Please save the barcode for each member on your mobile, our staff will scan and match the photo at the attraction entrance.
