AQWA
91 Southside Dr, Hillarys WA 6025, Australia
Aquarium
•Why you'll love AQWA
- You can enjoy the spectacular marine life as you go on an underwater journey.
- Offering a range of unique event spaces for large to small corporate and social events.
The AQWA (Aquarium of Western Australia) is an aquatic wonderland that will transform any event into an underwater dream come true! Get up close and personal with Western Australia's spectacular marine life on an underwater journey as you go from the icy waters of the Southern Ocean all the way to the tropical wonderland of corals and marine life in the Far North.
AQWA Perth is a privately owned company committed to inspiring awe and respect for the unique marine life of Western Australia. When it opened in 1988, it was Australia's largest aquarium.
The Aquarium of Western Australia is divided into five distinct areas, each with its own theme to explore. The Shipwreck Coast is a walk-through aquarium with giant sharks, octopuses, stingrays and other amazing creatures. It incorporates the largest acrylic underwater walk-through tunnel in Australia. The jewel in this aquarium's crown is the Coral Reef — one of the largest living coral reef exhibits in the world.
Situated in the heart of Hillarys Boat Harbour, AQWA Australia is a unique setting for all types of social and business events. There are plenty of venue options for a unique AQWA wedding or corporate function, all of which boast stunning views of the harbour and the Indian Ocean or of the colourful world of sea creatures and coral reefs. Whether you're hosting an intimate dinner or a lavish AQWA birthday party, the events team will work with you to turn any of the various AQWA function spaces into your dream event setting. All AQWA functions are held in the two indoor AQWA functions spaces, underwater tunnel and AQWA conference centre. Each of these venues features gorgeous Indian Ocean sunsets or the underwater world of fascinating marine life as the backdrop. Choose from different AQWA wedding packages or events packages that will suit your budget and event requirements.
Reviews for AQWA
Sally Batho
Haven’t been in over 20 years but still loved it with my nieces. The cafe food is great and reasonably priced although you can bring your own lunch. The touch pool was a bit disappointing as it used to have sea urchins and sea cucumbers, maybe even a turtle at one point, but now it’s only starfish and sharks. Surprisingly the main tank has not changed at all and there are no plants or coral, just the fish, stingrays, turtle and sharks. It’s still amazing but just think it’s missing some colour and life. Still highly recommend a visit and advise going outside of school holidays.
mY PeTs Cats and Fishes
For international travellers, try to come on weekend morning with swim gears and enjoy the family beach beside the aquarium. Weekend has free transperth usage of public transport. AQWA mainly displays mammals and fishes native to Western Australia sea. There also snorkeling session with the sharks, glass boat behind the scene viewing, touching of sea stars and sharks. Easily a full day spent at AQWA. Board at Perth station and alight at Stirling. Turn left out to stand 6 for bus 423, alight at West Coast Dr before St.Helier. Once alight, turn left and keep right to see the boardwalk area and Voila! Same bus stop and way to return.
nta nta
We visited AQWA during the school holidays. It was afternoon but it was pretty busy. Luckily, we bought the tickets in advance. AQWA is not the biggest aquarium we have ever visited, but it surely has it's own magic especially about Australian marine lives. We really enjoyed our time, and even the souvenir shop was packed, we managed to get us a small thing as memory. 😍😍
El pedrox
She would love this place. An awesome aquarium, really, Nice ambient, awesome variety of fishes, they all look cute, and there were Sharks too. With Even some fishes outside that You could touch, the food was also Nice (Fryed fish is the only thing I tried but was Awesome)
Fleur
AQWA is a great place to spend a few hours. Our group included two adults and three children aged between 9 and 17, and there was plenty to see and enjoy for all ages. The exhibits are engaging and well set up, making it an easy and interesting experience for both kids and adults. Afterwards, it’s a bonus that you can head over to Hillarys Boat Harbour and let the children go for a swim or grab something to eat. Parking can be a bit challenging, so be prepared for a short walk to AQWA—but it’s well worth it overall
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