Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters

Anna Bay • Tours

Become acquainted with some friendly creatures of the deep at Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters! Enjoy a guided tour of the aquarium, learning about the animals and their importance in the ocean environment, and have the chance to feed and pet them. They're just bursting to say hello! Head to Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters for a unique and immersive animal adventure! Located in Anna Bay, the aquarium pledges to raise awareness and make a positive difference to aquatic life. You will embark on a guided tour of the aquarium where you will deep dive into life under the sea, learning more about their conservation efforts and about the incredible, friendly and intelligent creatures living there. You'll have the opportunity to pet and feed the animals from the edges of the lagoons, including graceful sting rays and tawny nurse sharks, sometimes referred to as the 'koalas of the ocean.' You can choose to encounter these animals from the edges of the pools, staying dry, or get your feet wet in the shallows encounter wearing your own clothes. There is also the option to upgrade to the Discovery Encounter; a self guided in water experience, while wearing an Irukandji wetsuit. For those feeling extra adventurous, why not check out our Encounters or Snorkel experiences?
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  • 2 Jessie Rd, Anna Bay NSW NSW Australia
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  • 9-5 (Best to arrive by 3.30 to receive the full experience)

With a focus on Education, Conservation and Fun, Irukandji is a unique, interactive aquarium that allows visitors to experience ocean life in a new and exciting way! Get up close to sharks and rays and learn about their importance in the marine environment. Entry includes feeding and petting the animals on your aquarium tour, and you can choose to upgrade to in-water experiences at the venue if you wish.
During the experience you will come across Port Jackson sharks, zebra sharks, tawny nurse sharks, bamboo sharks, eastern fiddler rays, shovelnose rays, smooth rays, eagle rays, leopard whiptail ray and more! There will be many opportunities during your tour to pet, feed and learn about them.
There are also extra experiences you can participate in such as private feeding of some of our larger sharks, and even the chance to snorkel in the deeper water of the lagoon.

Inclusions
* Single entry general admission ticket
* Complete guided journey
* Food for the Sharks and Rays
* Fully interactive aquarium experience
Extras
* Optional wear & keep souvenir socks, that can be worn in the water. Perfect for those that may not enjoy friendly and curious critters around their toes, or a memorable keepsake.
* Discover Encounter; wear an Irukandji wetsuit and embark on a self guided in-water experience. Wade deeper into the shallows and be surrounded by our friendly animals
* Snorkelling and other intimate encounters also available for an extra fee
Highlights
* Suited to ALL ages
* Interact with marine life
* Feed sharks and rays
* Learn all about Australia's delicate ocean ecosystems
* Irukandji is the perfect location for a picnic lunch under the trees, so feel free to bring your own lunch

Cancellation Policy

Admission tickets are non-transferable non-exchangeable non-refundable and void if altered. They are not valid for special events that require a separate admission charge. All persons entering the Attraction must have a valid entrance ticket which must be retained during your visit. If you have special circumstances and give well in advance notice exceptions may be made by contacting Irukandji.

Location

2 Jessie Rd, Anna Bay NSW NSW Australia

FROM NEWCASTLE/SYDNEY: Take the F3 towards Newcastle. Pass Newcastle and the Hexam Bridge then turn 1st left following the signs to Nelson Bay. Take the left onto Nelson Bay Road at the Mcdonald's roundabout. Follow Nelson Bay Rd through three more roundabouts. At the fourth roundabout take the third exit onto Jessie Rd.
From NELSON BAY: Travel approximately 10-13 minutes towards Newcastle on Nelson Bay Rd. Take 1st exit at roundabout onto Jessie Rd.

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2 Jessie Rd, Anna Bay NSW NSW Australia

9-5 (Best to arrive by 3.30 to receive the full experience)