Museum
Reef HQ
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Reef HQ is a world-class aquarium dedicated to the Great Barrier Reef, featuring a massive 2.5-million-liter living coral reef exhibit that is the largest of its kind on the planet. Visitors can walk through an underwater tunnel for immersive views of colorful corals, clownfish, rays, and sharks. The aquarium also includes interactive displays on reef ecology, a predator exhibit with large fish, and a turtle hospital that rehabilitates sick and injured sea turtles. Daily talks and feeding sessions provide deeper insights into reef conservation. It's an educational and inspiring experience for all ages, highlighting the beauty and fragility of the Great Barrier Reef.
Don't miss
- Walk through the underwater tunnel surrounded by living coral and tropical fish
- Watch daily dive presentations and fish feeding sessions
- Visit the turtle hospital and learn about sea turtle rehabilitation
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Reef HQ
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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