Welcome to the Solitary Islands Aquarium

Your Window to the Solitary Islands

A window into the unique marine environment of the Solitary Islands awaits you at the National Marine Science Centre's Aquarium. Discover what makes the Solitary Islands Marine Park so special through our series of aquariums, guided tours and visual displays.

Dive in without getting wet and see animals that call the Solitary Islands home, including colourful clownfish darting amongst the waving tentacles of sea anemone, crayfish and sea urchins slowly cruising over rocks and ledges, the beautifully poisonous lionfish gracefully looking for its next meal, and brilliantly coloured angelfish, tangs and butterfly fish gliding over iridescent corals.

Located at the Novotel Resort complex and open every weekend and NSW school holidays from 10am to 4pm, a visit to the Aquarium will be a memorable and enriching experience for all ages.

Prices are $10 for adults, $6 for children, $8 for concession and $25 for a family of up to 4 people. Group bookings are available during the week upon request by calling 02 6648-3918.

The National Marine Science Centre, a teaching and research facility of Southern Cross University, also welcomes teachers and students to partake in our schools activity program. Offered throughout the year, the program is structured to provide hands-on interactive curriculum- based activities infused with current university research. More information can be obtained through our website or contacting 02 6648-3918.

General Information

Opening hours:
Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday 10am-4pm
Also open every day during NSW School Holidays

Aquarium contact details:
Reception desk: 02 6648 3931

Directions:
The NMSC Aquarium is located within the Novotel Resort complex just north of the Big Banana. Turn into Bay Drive off the Pacific Highway and the Aquarium is located 200m on the right.

School visits and group educational tours by arrangement. Please contact:

Stephan Soule
Community Outreach and Education Program Manager
Phone: 02 6648 3918
Email: ssoule@nmsc.edu.au

Updated: 08 September 2011