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Reef HQ Aqaurium - Townsville

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Get up close to the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef without getting wet at Reef HQ Aquarium

Get up close to the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef without getting wet at Reef HQ Aquarium

Reef HQ Great Barrier Reef Aquarium is the world's largest living coral reef aquarium and the Australian Government's national education centre for the Great Barrier Reef!

Visitors are often overwhelmed at the complexity of a coral reef. A visit to Reef HQ beforehand makes that first time snorkelling experience all the more amazing

Reef HQ Aquarium also has a dedicated turtle hospital facility where sick and injured marine turtles can be cared for and rehabilitated

Reef HQ Aquarium Features:

  • 2.5 million litre Coral Reef Exhibit
  • Reef HQ Aquarium Turtle Hospital
  • Daily talks and tours designed to educate visitors about the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (included in the cost of admission)
  • Compliments a dive or snorkel trip, allowing divers to enjoy and understand the Great Barrier Reef
  • Reef HQ Aquarium is the centre of excellence in marine science research and education

Signature tours are run daily by a team of interpretative guides and volunteers

  • 10.30am Predator Dive Show
  • 12.00pm Turtle Hospital Talk and Tour
  • 2.30pm Animal Feeding Tour
  • 3.30pm Turtle Hospital Talk and Tour

Reef HQ Aquarium is open 9.30am - 5.00pm, 7 days a week

Price: Adult $28 Child (5-16) $14

Children under 5 years go free

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

4.6

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Giuseppe from Germany wrote on 25 November 2019

Wie ein Tauchgang ins Grand Bareer Reef

Sehr schönes Aquarium. Sollte man sich bei einem Aufenthalt in der Umgebung ansehen.

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From Reef HQ Aqaurium - Townsville

Thank you for the 5-star review Giuseppe. Reef HQ Aquarium was built to be the Reef on land, making the Great Barrier Reef accessible to all. We look forward to welcoming you as our guest in future.

S from Germany wrote on 18 September 2019

Unbedingt empfehlenswert!

Der Besuch lohnt sich unbedingt, sehr schönes Aquarium. Sehr gute individuelle Informationen durch Volunteers.

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From Reef HQ Aqaurium - Townsville

Hi S, Thank you for the review. Our volunteers love sharing their passion and knowledge for the Reef with guests. Regards, Reef HQ Aquarium

Thomas from Germany wrote on 01 September 2019

Reef HQ

Schönes Aquarium auch wenn es recht klein ist. Viele interessante Tiere mit spannenden Informationen dazu. Buchung und Einlösen lief problemlos. Im Gebäude gibt es außerdem günstiges und leckeres Essen.

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From Reef HQ Aqaurium - Townsville

Hi Thomas, Thank you for the review. Despite being a small aquarium, we are still the world's largest living coral reef aquarium. All animals featured at Reef HQ can be found on the Great Barrier Reef. We hope you learnt many interesting facts about the marine life and actions you can take to conserve the Reef for future generations. Regards, Reef HQ Aquarium

Norbert from Germany wrote on 22 November 2017

Ok

Kleiner als erwartet, aber das Personal war sehr bemüht, alles richtig zu machen. Wir wurden auf die verschiedenen Führungen oder Fütterungen oder Erklärungen eingeladen. Sehr informativ. Insgesamt hat es uns gut gefallen.

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Julia Heigl from Germany wrote on 13 May 2017

Es war super!

Es war wirklich super gestern! Das Aquarium ist sehr sehr schön. Zwar etwas kleiner als wir dachten, aber doch sehr schön. Wir konnten sehr viele unterschiedliche Fische, Korallen, etc. bestaunen.

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