New Extended Opening Hours
Sydney loves an early start, and so do we. 🌞
With brighter mornings, longer afternoons and little explorers who never seem to sleep in, we're giving you more time to dive into an epic ocean adventure. On selected dates, including weekends, public holidays and school holidays, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is now open 30 minutes earlier and stays open an hour later. Check the calendar on for the latest opening times and last entries so you can start planning your next underwater adventure.
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NSW Holiday Dates
NSW School Holiday Dates 2026
2026
| Autumn holidays | Tuesday 7 April to Friday 17 April 2026 |
| Winter holidays | Monday 6 July to Friday 17 July 2026 |
| Spring holidays | Monday 28 September to Friday 9 October 2026 |
| Summer holidays |
Friday 18 December 2026 to Wednesday 27 January 2027
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See what's on at SEA LIFE Sydney during school holidays below.
School Holiday Activities
Public Holidays 2026
| New Year's Day | Thursday, 1 January 2026 |
| Australia Day | Monday, 26 January 2026 |
| Good Friday | Friday, 3 April 2026 |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday, 4 April 2026 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, 5 April 2026 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 6 April 2026 |
| Anzac Day | Saturday, 25 April 2026 |
| King's Birthday | Monday, 8 June 2026 |
| Bank Holiday** | Monday, 3 August 2026 |
| Labour Day | Monday, 5 October 2026 |
| Christmas Day | Friday, 25 December 2026 |
| Boxing Day | Saturday, 26 December |
| Additional Boxing Day Holiday | Monday, 28 December 2026 |
**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.
