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Exclusive Hire (Entire Venue) at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium

Price on request

1/5 Wheat Road, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

4.3 (21229)
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Space ID: 20612
Nestled in the heart of Darling Harbour, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is one of Australia’s premier immersive event spaces. Under the Merlin Venues umbrella, it offers an unparalleled backdrop where marine life becomes part of your event’s story. Imagine hosting your gala dinner beneath shark tunnels, alongside coral reefs, or on a deck overlooking the only dugongs on public display in Australia. The combination of visual drama and sophistication makes it ideal for launches, weddings, corporate functions, and themed activations. Unique Selling Points & Atmosphere Immersive aquatic setting: Guests are literally surrounded by marine exhibits — rays, sharks, jellyfish, tropical fish, penguins — creating a living, breathing environment. Multiple themed event spaces: Flexible areas like Dugong Island, Great Barrier Reef Oceanarium, Jurassic Seas, and Day & Night on the Reef let you choose moods from intimate to theatrical. Fully serviced and integrated: Lighting, AV, furniture, and event production support are embedded. The venue is well equipped for complex events with audio-visual, staging, and lighting capabilities. Versatility across event styles: Suitable for cocktail receptions, sit-down dinners, themed events, networking, product launches, awards nights, weddings, and more. Stunning visuals: Permanent marine life displays offer artistic lighting, depth, and movement — a self-styling backdrop that often needs minimal decoration.

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Packages, Menus & Offers

Please note, that pricing and inclusions may be subject to change without notice. We recommend confirming with the venue prior to booking to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.


Room Layouts & Capacity

Cluster350
Theatre50
Standing300
Banquet210

Amenities & Extras

$= Additional Cost

Audio Visual Equipment (AV)

Microphone$
Projector$
Speakers$
TV$
Video Conferencing$

Other Amenities & Extras

Accessible
Air Con
Dance Floor
External Music or DJ$
Furniture Hire$
Lighting$
Room Hire Only$
Security$
WiFi

Google iconReviews for Sea Life Sydney Aquarium

Kasuni Samarathunge

September 25, 2025

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is an amazing experience and a must-visit in the city! The variety of marine life is incredible – from playful penguins and graceful rays to the impressive sharks swimming right above you in the tunnel. The exhibits are beautifully set up, and you really feel like you’re exploring the underwater world. It’s a fantastic spot for families, couples, or even solo visits. The penguin boat ride is a unique highlight, and the jellyfish displays are absolutely stunning. Everything is well maintained, and staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend adding this to your Sydney itinerary – it’s both fun and educational!

Mohit Malpani

September 7, 2025

A nice experience into the water world. You can easily spend about 2 hours in there looking the various varieties of water animals. In one section, you get to touch starfish with your bare hands. A good fun outing for kinds and adults both in the heart of the city.

Ritchie William

September 25, 2025

Sea life Sydney aquarium. A must visit while you’re in Sydney. Conveniently located within Darling Harbour offering a true sea experience with guaranteed something cool for anybody. From small exhibits to everyone’s favourite the big sharks. In-depth information on each exhibit really giving you a proper understanding of what you are viewing. Fairly priced. Tickets are to be purchased at electronic vending outside of the aquarium. Multiple local multi story car parks with a small walk to aquarium itself in Darling Harbour . A bit of walking and stairs involved . Staff are friendly and helpful . Small on-site cafe/convenience store for nibbles lunch or a drink. Can get busy during peak time such as school holidays and weekends so pick your times wisely. However, ticketing system works in increments of people to prevent overcrowding. Great value great experience . Would recommend .

Stephy M

August 22, 2025

The aquarium is a great place to visit with your kids. It's home to a diverse range of animals, and the penguin exhibit is definitely the highlight. Be sure to check the schedule in advance so you can catch the penguin tour. Unfortunately, we missed it when we arrived, but it's still a wonderful place to explore with kids, families, or friends. I really enjoyed it.

Pepper Blakemore

August 23, 2025

It was such a beautiful walk around Sea Life. It's a lot bigger than you think from the outside. The underwater experience is spectacular. We spent hours in there. I would avoid school holidays though, we went during the week non-school hols and it was still busy. But no queues. Get the deal for Madame Tussauds too. Very affordable!


Venue Hours

Monday05:30pm-11:30pm
Tuesday05:30pm-11:30pm
Wednesday05:30pm-11:30pm
Thursday05:30pm-11:30pm
Friday05:30pm-11:30pm
Saturday05:30pm-11:30pm
Sunday05:30pm-11:30pm
Pricing Price on request

Event Types

30th Birthday Party40th Birthday Party50th Birthday PartyAwards DinnerBirthday PartyChristmas PartyCocktail PartyCorporate FunctionDinnerEnd of Financial Year PartyEngagement PartyFunctionGala DinnerNetworking EventProduct LaunchUniversity BallWeddingWedding Ceremony