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Sydney Aquarium, Australia

From series “The Coolest and Largest Oceanariums in the World”
Year: 1988.

Another world famous aquarium is located in Sydney. The center was opened in 1988. Today, it attracts visitors with one of the richest collections of marine life in the world. This aquarium is famous for its spectacular underwater tunnel system, which guarantees a memorable trip. The realistic sense of the total immersion into the deep is arranged there. Huge sharks and shoals of colorful fish are floating above heads of tourists. The marvelous underwater scenery is seen here and there.

Sydney Aquarium, Australia Sydney Aquarium is home to over 11 000 sea animals and fish belonging to more than 650 different species. The vast territory of the aquarium is divided into several thematic zones. Visitors will have an opportunity to look into the Abode of the Seals and watch some of the friendliest marine animals in the world. One of the most impressive rooms is Open Ocean, where sharks weighing up to 300 kg swim in a huge aquarium.

No less impressive is the area of ​​the Great Barrier Reef. There you can see the most amazing sea creatures: tiny colorful fish, seahorses, colorful stars, and polyps. Every year, Sydney Aquarium is visited by over a million people, and 55 percent of them are tourists from other countries. The place doesn’t lose popularity among Australians. According to statistics, every Australian visits the aquarium in Sydney 2-3 times in life. These figures are not surprising, because the aquarium of Sydney features the world's largest collection of sharks. It also has the biggest acrylic tunnel in the world that is 160 meters long. Next - L'Oceanografic


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Sydney Aquarium - interactive map

Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'Cashcard ATM' located in 0.09 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'GoGet CarShare Pod' is located in 0.21 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: '7-Eleven Kent St' in 0.48 km
Supermarket: 'Kings Wharf Supermarket' in 0.27 km
Parking: 'Wilsons car park' in 0.18 km
Apotheek: 'Health Line Pharmacy' in 0.3 km
Police station: 'Sydney City Police Station' in 0.68 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Mezbah Cafe' in 0.08 km
Railway station: 'Wynyard Station' in 0.57 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Kingsford Smith Airport SYD - in 8 km
 »  Bankstown Airport BWU - in 20 km
 »  Wollongong Airport WOL - in 85 km
 »  Williamtown Airport NTL - in 132 km
 »  Canberra Internal Airport CBR - in 243 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Sydney Aquarium

The Westin Sydney

Located in 0 km from Sydney Aquarium
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Rooms: 416
The Westin Hotel Sydney is 15 minutes' walk from both Darling Harbour and Chinatown. The Museum of Contemporary Art and Sydney Opera House are each … More: photo, rates and booking
Zara Tower - Serviced Apartments

Located in 1 km from Sydney Aquarium
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Rooms: 38
Each apartment has a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen with cooking facilities and a dishwasher. The penthouse boasts a relaxing spa bath … More: photo, rates and booking
The Crown Hotel

Located in 2 km from Sydney Aquarium
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Rooms: 8
Wyndel Apartments North Sydney - Harbour Watch

Located in 3 km from Sydney Aquarium
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Rooms: 2
Wyndel Apartments North Sydney are 8 minutes' drive from Luna Park. It is 10 minutes' drive from Balmoral Beach. Taronga Zoo is 15 minutes' drive … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

Archibald Fountain
0 km - Archibald Fountain
The unique fountain is available in Australia. In Sydney is the famous Archibald Fountain. This fountain was opened in 1932 and is considered the most famous in Australia. Its main characteristic is the symbolic sculpture composition. In the middle of the composition …
Sydney Opera House
1 km - Sydney Opera House
Among the most recognizable architectural landmarks of the world, a special place is occupied by the Sydney Opera House. It has long been an important symbol of not only Sydney, but the Australian continent as a whole. The building features remarkable sail-like shells …
Harbour Bridge
2 km - Harbour Bridge
Those who are tired of visiting standard lookouts, will be able to diversify the holiday in Sydney. The local Harbour Bridge is one of the largest arch bridges in the world. Several years ago, the great Pylon Lookout was constructed there. Visitors can come up via the …
Bondi Beach
6 km - Bondi Beach
Bondi Beach is considered one of the most popular beaches in Sydney. It is located near the city. Local aborigines gave the name to this section of the coast hundreds of years ago. The word "Bondi" means "water breaking on rocks" in their language. This name fully …
The Icebergs Pool
7 km - The Icebergs Pool
In Sydney beach fans will be able to visit the unique The Icebergs pool. This amazing pool is located on the area of Bondi Beach. Its opening took place more than 80 years ago. Initially, the pool was created specifically for life-guards. It was one of the few open-air …
SS Ayrfield Wrecks
12 km - SS Ayrfield Wrecks
SS Ayrfield Wrecks has set for eternal display near the Olympic village in Sydney. Its second name is "The Floating Forest", this name is closer to travellers than the official one. It was given because its right part is densely forested. The steamship is a real …

Top destination around Sydney Aquarium - Sydney

If you are the fan of mountain bikes, then you should drive a little away from Sydney to pursue favorite hobby: 80 km west of the capital of the state is located the Blue Mountains National Park, where you will find many routes of different complexity. In addition to cycling, you can swim by canoe or make a descent from a mountain slope on the ropes. Do you like horse riding? If yes, so do not hesitate and visit the Royal National Park, which is situated an hour and a half drive from the Sydney downtown. Excellent conditions for surfing, paragliding, fishing (both from shore and from the boat) and scuba diving are available on the numerous beaches of Sydney. Also, local residents and tourists can enjoy the sea walks, caves, diving and rock climbing, hang-gliding, ballooning or helicopter flights here. The main thing is to have enough time and a charge of adrenaline!

Sydney's list of the main natural resources includes luxurious beaches and beautifully equipped outdoor swimming pools with sea water. The strongly rugged coastline of the city abounds with small cozy bays, islands, and bays, providing a variety of beaches, the total number of which is about seven dozen. The most famous beach here is Bondi, which can be reached from the center of Sydney in just 20 minutes. A distinctive feature of this place is surf waves. Many Sydney beaches are suitable for surfing, diving and swimming with a mask. Also here you can play beach volleyball, go exploring the local bays on the kayak, do fitness or yoga. If you are not strong in swimming or diving, do not be upset, because in Sydney there are several outdoor pools located both inside the city and on the coast. For those who value comfort and who prefer not to deal with the vagaries of nature, we recommend you pay attention to heated pools located in the center of Sydney.
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