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 2023
| Autumn holidays | Monday 10 April to Friday 21 April 2023 |
| Winter holidays | Monday 3 July to Friday 14 July 2023 |
| Spring holidays | Monday 25 September to Friday 6 October 2023 |
| Summer holidays |
Wednesday 20 December 2023 to Monday 29 January 2024 |
See what's on at SEA LIFE Sydney during school holidays below.
School Holiday Activities
Public Holidays 2023
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New Year's Day* Sunday, 1 January 2023 New Year's Day Additional Day Monday, 2 January 2023 Australia Day Thursday, 26 January 2023 Good Friday Friday, 7 April 2023 Easter Saturday Saturday, 8 April 2023 Easter Sunday Sunday, 9 April 2023 Easter Monday Monday, 10 April 2023 Anzac Day Tuesday, 25 April 2023 King's Birthday Monday, 12 June 2023 Bank Holiday** Monday, 7 August 2023 Labour Day Monday, 2 October 2023 Christmas Day Monday, 25 December 2023 Boxing Day Tuesday, 26 December 2023
**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.
