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Best aquarium destinations in Oceania

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Melbourne
The heart of culture and coffee
8.7
Real ice and snow create Antarctic conditions for king and gentoo penguins at the aquarium on the Yarra River. The central oceanarium holds 2.2 million liters. The building is beside and under the Flinders Street Viaduct and King Street Bridge in the middle of this city.
Highlights:
  • 🏏 Watch a match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground
  • 🌆 Admire city views from the Eureka Skydeck
  • 🎨 Explore the laneways full of vibrant street art and cafés
Auckland
Where Urban Life Meets Nature
7.5
A 110 metre acrylic tunnel runs through the tanks at Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium. The building was made from old sewage storage tanks below Ōrākei on Tamaki Drive. Antarctic Encounter opened in 1994 with king and gentoo penguins and a replica of Scott's expedition hut.
Highlights:
  • 🌋 Climb Mount Eden for panoramic views over volcanic landscapes
  • 🍷 Cruise across Waitematā Harbour and visit Waiheke Island’s vineyards
  • 🌆 Take in sweeping city views from the Sky Tower
Cairns
Gateway to Reef and Rainforest Wonders
8.1
The aquarium on Florence Street opened in 2017 in this city. It has 71 tanks across 10 ecosystems and more than 15,000 animals. The largest ocean tank holds 1.8 million liters. A freshwater tank holds another 400,000 litres. The three level building holds about 3 million liters in total.
Highlights:
  • 💦 Explore the tropical waterfalls and swimming holes of Atherton Tablelands
  • 🚡 Ride the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway above the treetops
  • 🐠 Snorkel or dive in the Great Barrier Reef
Sydney
Where urban life meets stunning beaches
8.7
The aquarium is on the city side of Darling Harbour, north of Pyrmont Bridge. It opened in 1988 and holds more than 13,000 animals across over 700 species. The Great Barrier Reef oceanarium holds 2.6 million liters. Dugong Island and Shark Valley both have underwater tunnels.
Highlights:
  • 🏖️ Relax on the golden sands of Bondi Beach
  • 🎭 Admire the Sydney Opera House from Circular Quay
  • 🌉 Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge for panoramic views
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