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Oceanworld Manly

West Esplanade, New South Wales 2095, Australia
61 2 9949 2644
Ranked #3 of 6 attractions in Manly
3.5 of 5 stars 53 Reviews
Type: Aquariums
Traveler Description: Oceanworld Manly is situated on the West Esplanade just a two minute walk from Manly Wharf.For the ultimate experience you can dive with the sharks... more »
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Newcastle, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Although this attraction is small (we were there for approx. 1 1/2 hrs) it was great viewing of sharks and the largest rays ive seen in captivity. The kids enjoyed the interactive pool where they could touch and feel. The information tours were also very good and informative for adults and children alike. Younger kids would probably enjoy the photo... More

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Newcastle, Australia
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

Buy your tickets online & pay up to 50% less. Little kids & Big kids will enjoy a couple of hours visiting here. Yes, its looking a bit tired these days but this can easily be overlooked. Catch the ferry from Circular Quay then enjoy a short stroll along the waters edge over to Oceanworld. On the way back enjoy... More

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Manly, Australia
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

Needs a revamp steep stairs not stroller friendly. More

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13 reviews 13 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

Awesome for the kids to see the sharks, turtles, rays and fish swimming above and around in the perspex tunnel! My daughter loves the touch pool with the shark eggs and starfish! More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

World's #1 ... From the bottom. Lots to see if you only have 60 seconds... Not to mention the mould! Daughter lasted 60 seconds and begged us to leave coz of the terrible moldy smell everywhere! She is only 4 years old. Staff seemed nice though - the one person that seemed to be on duty. More

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Sydney, Australia
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85 reviews 85 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012

One of the first aquariums in the world to have the underwater tunnel. It was amazing. Sting rays and sharks going over your head. They have a good seal section as well. The Aquarium in Darling Harbour is bigger and has more variety. More

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Albany Creek
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

This was worth the visit. The staff were very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. My granddaughter especially loved the touch pool. More

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Sydney, Australia
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012

think this was first big aquarium in sydney - now has competition with sydney aquarium which is next to CBD - this is much further away at Manly - should combine visiting it on legendary Manly Ferry [also get great views of harbour at fraction of cost of commercial tourist ferries] More

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Sydney, Australia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012

definately needs an upgrade as it is becoming very run down and very small once inside More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2012

went with a friend and her 1 year old son have a fantastic we loved feeding the fish and watching kids snorkelling with the sharks and turtles we were very lucky with parking the touch pool was great too its a must for the holidays its a great location too very close to the manly warf More

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