Solitary Islands Aquarium
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❗️Only open weekends and school holidays. 🐠 🐟 🐙 🦀 A small aquarium operated by the university, with beautiful tanks showing local fish species. The Solitary Islands are a natural gem so close to Coffs. It’s great to know the centre is research-based, and animals aren’t exploited. The staff are passionate and friendly. An interesting place whether you have kids to take or not. Very interactive exhibits for the kids which teach about responsible stewardship of the seas, as well as a touch tank and one of those bubbles you can stand in and watch the little sharks swim around your head. Call first and ask about feeding times. We got to see the moray and octopus get fed around 10:30, and the lion fish was fed around midday.
ryan dennyryan denny
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This animal attraction is at the National Marine Science Centre, part of Southern Cross University. You can visit on weekends and school holidays to discover just what makes the Solitary Islands Marine Park so important for ocean wildlife, without getting wet! In large, perfectly presented saltwater tanks you can peer into these ecosystems, viewing more than 60 fish species and 20 different kinds of invertebrates. Some of the stars are the anemonefish, blue tangs and super-smart octopuses, while at the touch pool you find out what sea cucumbers, sea urchins and sea stars feel like. All these species are accompanied by interpretive info and interactive displays.
Ankit PatelAnkit Patel
20
A wonderful experience for kids and adults of all ages. Wheelchair and pram friendly with toilets inside as well. We all enjoyed the documentary running in the theatre. The aquarium is well presented with information on each exhibit that is easy to read and understand. The kids enjoyed taking the cards around to complete their challenge of finding all the fish. The fishing game was a big hit and even hubby was lost in the knots for a while. I enjoyed the touch and feel rockpool and listening to the talk on the different species it contained. We also enjoyed the science around ocean conservation and the interactive microscope examples.
Lisa WhiteLisa White
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Such a lovely place to stop - interesting talks, a touch tank, fish feeding and staff who are well informed and friendly. There are also some interactive activities, mainly for younger kids and they have a theatre with documentaries playing. Up the back you can look through microscopes. I learn something every time we come - this was our third visit. For a small admission fee, you can expect to spend an hour or so looking around and learning about the Solitary Islands Marine Park.
Susan de WallSusan de Wall
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Priced for the size. Small little aquarium but staff knowledge is outstanding and their love for the creatures and passion for conservation is worth the visit. Loved the octopus, it's easy to spend a long time mesmerised with them (they definitely have personalities). Only need an hour there really but recommend going when it's not crowded as it's beautiful to take in but it may spoil it a bit if it was packed. Great for kids too!
JK Sinclair (JessKahKah)JK Sinclair (JessKahKah)
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Adult $15 to get in, concession $12. Went in sat around 2pm. Quite, quaint and quick but an easy pace. Watched the shark feeding and listened to a fact talk about the sharks they keep on site, the university where it is at and any other fish facts that your curious about. Good especially for little ones who get bored easily n quick. U can make your way through b4 they start gettin loud with boredom. Go kill some time here
Steff ThodaySteff Thoday
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Address
2 Bay Dr, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia
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solitaryislandsaquarium.com
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