brief history ...

Oceanworld was built in 1962 as Manly's Aquarium and refurbished in 1988. Oceanworld was the first aquarium in Australia to have a 110m under water glass tunnel through a 4 million litre tank which holds 5,000+ marine species.

attractions ...

• critically endangered grey nurse shark, wobbegongs, Port Jackson sharks and blind sharks
• reptiles such as crocodiles, taipans, tiger snakes, brown snakes and various lizards
• invertebrates such as funnel-web spiders
• you can prticipate at shows, talks and demonstrations or join a guided tour
• you can dive in the shark tank

Personal comment: If time or money are an issue, between Sydney Aquarium and Manly Oceanworld I would choose the former.

tourist information ...

How to get there
Oceanworld Manly is located on the right side of the Manly Wharf at 200m.

From Circular Quay you can catch a ferry or a JetCat. Alternatively you have buses available from Wynyard Station. See map. For more details please check the trip planner.



Contact details:
West Esplanade MANLY NSW 2095
Phone: 61 2 8251 7877
Fax: 61 2 9949 7950
Web site: Oceanworld Manly Australia

Hours of Operation:
Open from 10am - 5.30pm every day except 25 December.