Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters Port Stephens
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Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters in Anna Bay, Port Stephens, is an interactive aquarium where you can feed and pet a variety of shark and ray species. The entry pass includes a tour of the aquarium, food for the sharks and rays, and educational talks by the knowledgeable fish keepers throughout the day. You can also step into the shallow water of the lagoon and wade up close to the animals below the surface, a whole new way for the whole family to experience ocean life. For more time in the water, choose a ticket with a Reef Shark Encounter in the Tropical Lagoon with a private guide or a reef shark snorkel (both for ages 12 and over), or a 30-minute zebra shark snorkel for ages 6 and over. Irukandji is dedicated to spreading awareness and making a difference for aquatic life through display, interaction, communication, education, research and action, and its purpose is to connect visitors to the natural world by introducing them to it first hand. Partially undercover and open in all weather, it makes an easy, affordable family day out on the New South Wales coast. Allow around one to two hours for your visit.
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Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters Port Stephens Price & Options
Highlights
- Feed and pet a variety of shark and ray species
- Wade into the shallow water of the lagoon, up close to the animals below the surface
- Tour the aquarium with an English-speaking guide
- Listen to educational talks by the fish keepers throughout the day
- Upgrade to a Reef Shark Encounter, a reef shark snorkel or a zebra shark snorkel
- Save with a family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children
What's Included
- Admission to Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters
- Admission Ticket options: tour of the aquarium with an English-speaking guide, animal treats for feeding the sharks and rays, and a walk through the shallows up close to the animals below the surface
- Reef Shark Encounter options: English-speaking guide, access into the Tropical Lagoon with a private guide (around 20 to 25 minutes), entry into the lagoon shallows, wetsuit hire, shark food, interaction with the animals and wear-and-keep souvenir socks
- Reef Shark Snorkel options: reef shark snorkel experience, use of the showers and other facilities, and a towel
- Zebra Shark Snorkel options: English-speaking guide, 30-minute snorkelling experience, equipment and wetsuit hire, entry into the lagoon shallows, shark food, interaction with the animals, animal talks and wear-and-keep souvenir socks
What's Not Included
- Transport
- Meals and beverages
- Insurance
- Other personal expenses
Child Adult Policy
- Adult ticket: 17 years and over; on the Zebra Shark Snorkel options, ages 12 and over book an Adult ticket
- Admission Ticket: Child ticket for 3 to 16 years; the family ticket covers 2 adults and 2 children (3 to 16 years)
- Reef Shark Encounter and Reef Shark Snorkel options: participants must be 12 years or over; Child ticket for 12 to 16 years; the family ticket covers 2 adults and 2 children (12 to 16 years)
- Zebra Shark Snorkel options: participants must be 6 years or over; Child ticket for 6 to 11 years; the family ticket covers 2 adults and 2 children (6 to 11 years)
- Children aged 6 to 11 on the Zebra Shark Snorkel need a supervising adult in the lagoon with a Zebra Snorkel ticket or a Wetsuit Wading Experience (which can be added on the day)
- Infants (up to 2 years) cannot be booked online; please contact JTR before booking with an infant
Opening Hours
- Monday to Sunday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Closed on 25 December
- Opening hours are subject to change without prior notice
Things To Know
- Allow around 1 to 2 hours for your visit
- Irukandji is partially undercover and open in all weather conditions
- Smoking is prohibited within 20 metres of the attraction; there is a smoking section beside the car park
- Pets are not allowed in the facility
- For wheelchair or other accessibility needs, please contact JTR before booking
Location
- Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters
- 2 Jessie Road, Anna Bay NSW 2316, Australia
- Please refer to the map for assistance
How To Redeem
- Present your voucher and exchange it for a physical ticket
- The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
Cancellation Policy
- Free Cancellation: Cancel at least 72 hours before the scheduled visit to receive a refund.
- Late Cancellation: Cancellations made less than 72 hours before the scheduled visit will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
- Refund Processing Charges: Approximately 4% will be deducted from the refundable amount to cover payment gateway and refund transaction fees. These charges are not retained by JTR Holidays.
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You can feed and pet a variety of shark and ray species, tour the aquarium, and wade into the shallow water of the lagoon to see the animals up close.
The Admission Ticket includes admission, a tour of the aquarium with an English-speaking guide, animal treats for feeding and a walk through the shallows. The Reef Shark Encounter, Reef Shark Snorkel and Zebra Shark Snorkel options each list their own inclusions, such as wetsuit or equipment hire, shark food, or showers and a towel; see each option before booking.
The aquarium is open Monday to Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed on 25 December. Opening hours are subject to change without prior notice.
You should allow around 1 to 2 hours for your visit.
Smoking is prohibited within 20 metres of the attraction (there is a smoking section beside the car park), and pets are not allowed in the facility.
Adult tickets are for 17 years and over. Admission Ticket: child tickets are for 3 to 16 years. Reef Shark Encounter and Reef Shark Snorkel: participants must be 12 or over, child tickets are for 12 to 16 years. Zebra Shark Snorkel: participants must be 6 or over, child tickets are for 6 to 11 years, and ages 12 and over book an Adult ticket. Each family ticket covers 2 adults and 2 children in that option's child age band. Infants up to 2 years cannot be booked online; please contact JTR first.
You present your voucher and exchange it for a physical ticket, valid only on the specified date and time if applicable.
You can cancel for free at least 72 hours before your visit; cancellations less than 72 hours before will incur a 100% fee, and about 4% will be deducted from refunds for processing charges.
