Book now and SAVE UP TO 25%*
Vouchers MUST be printed off and presented at the admission counter at Melbourne Aquarium, no voucher, no entry! Tickets will be emailed to your inbox immediately after purchase. Please note that online tickets cannot be used in conjunction with any other discounted offer.
Ticket Type | Walk Up Price | Online You Pay From | Buy Now | Save Up To |
Adult
(15+ years) |
$35 |
From $ 26.25 |
Buy Now! |
Up to $8.75 |
Child
(4 - 15 years. Under 4s go free!) |
$21.50 |
From $ 1 7. 2 5 |
Buy Now! |
Up to $4.25 |
Concession
(Student or Pensioner) |
$29 |
From $ 26.10 |
Buy Now! |
Up to $ 2.90 |
Family
(2Ad + 2Ch) |
$92 |
From $ 83 |
Buy Now! |
Up to $ 9 |
Please note that all tickets purchased via this website are handled by our online ticketing partner, Experience Oz. If you have any questions regarding online purchases you have made, please contact Experience Oz directly here.
*All savings shown are compared to standard walk up prices. These single visit ticket prices vary depending on date and time of day of your visit. Single Visit (General Admission) tickets are discounted by at least 10% and up to 25%, meaning you ALWAYS save when you buy tickets on this website.
Children are aged 4 - 15 yrs inclusive. 3s and under enter FREE.
Concessions apply to the following groups:
- Students, upon production of a valid Student Concession Card (international accepted)
- Seniors upon presentation of ID to verify their age as over 60 and VIC residency
- Carers Card holders, upon presentation of a valid Carers Card
Melbourne Aquarium Group Bookings
If you are part of a social club, sporting team, special interest group, or any other group of 10 or more individuals, you may wish to take advantage of our generously discounted group rates.
For bookings of 10 or more adult, child or concession tickets (which can be mixed) we offer a discount of 20% and express entry.
All group bookings must be made 24 hours in advance. Bookings can be made Monday to Friday from 8:30am until 4:30pm (bookings cannot be made on weekends).
Additional Information
Please click below for further information about the following types of group bookings.
- Group Bookings
Bulk Tickets and Corporate Rates
For Bulk Ticket and Corporate rate enquiries, please contact bookings@melbourneaquarium.com.au
To Book:
General Group Booking Enquiries: (03) 9923 5911
Alternatively, email us using the button below.
Send Booking Enquiry!
Please provide as much information as possible regarding your group booking, such as total group size, number of adults (16+ yrs), number of children (3-15 yrs), date of visit, etc.
UNLIMITED ENTRY, 365 DAYS A YEAR!
It's never been a better time to become a Melbourne Aquarium Annual Pass holder. Don't miss your chance to receive UNLIMITED entry to Melbourne Aquarium and member benefits for 12 months from the date of purchase.^
Benefits Include:
- Express line and access to the aquarium 365 days a year
- Exclusive Annual Pass holder e-newsletter CURRENT
- 20% off for two further visiting friends who are not current Melbourne Aquarium Annual Pass holders, simply by displaying your card
- 10% discount on all Amazing Aquatic Experiences
- 10% discount on all purchases in the Boardwalk Gift Shop
- 10% discount on all purchases in the Coral or Deck Cafe
- Exclusive access to launch events and special promotional offers
Become a Member Now!
Simply buy online now, or download the application form below and forward back to Melbourne Aquarium. Please note that if you buy your membership online, you will still need to come into Melbourne Aquarium and activate your membership.
| Ticket Type | You Pay | Buy Online Now! |
ADULT
(16+ yrs)
|
$79
|
BUY NOW! |
CHILD
(4 - 15 yrs. Under 4s enter FREE!)
|
$50
|
BUY NOW! |
FAMILY 2 + 2
(2 Ad + 2 Ch)
|
$250
|
BUY NOW! |
CONCESSION
(Student or Pensioner*)
|
$49
|
BUY NOW! |
FAMILY: Additional Child
(Can only be purchased with a Family Pass)
|
$31
|
BUY NOW! |
*Student / Pensioner / Senior Citizen - Identification must be presented.
Application Form:
Simply download the form below and either scan and email, mail back to us, or bring in next time you visit!
Melbourne Aquarium Annual Pass Application Form
Contact Details:
Email:
If you have any further questions, please email our membership coordinator via members@melbourneaquarium.com.au
Mail:
Membership Coordinator - Melbourne Aquarium
PO Box 479, Collins Street West
VIC 8007.
Annual Pass Terms & Conditions:
Free entry not valid for educational programs, ocean ranger program, functions, group bookings or birthday parties (except for birthday party child).
^ Annual passes are not transferable and are valid for 365 days from date of purchase.
Unlimited Entry to 11 Awesome Attractions*

The Annual Pass is now bigger than ever - you won't believe the value!
Make huge savings on admission with a MERLIN Annual Pass. You can visit Melbourne Aquarium, as many times as you like, for 12 months! It pays for itself in less than 3 visits!
Plus - you will also get UNLIMITED ENTRY to 10 more of Australia and New Zealand's best attractions - for FREE!
You'll also have access to great members' offers, discounts and special events. We've got new animal arrivals and fun activities planned throughout the year, so you'll have plenty of reasons to keep coming back!
You get 12 months' UNLIMTED ENTRY to Melbourne Aquarium, plus ALL of the following attractions in Australia and New Zealand...
Sydney:
1. SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
2. WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
3. Sydney Tower Eye
4. Madame Tussauds Sydney
5. Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary
Victoria & Queensland:
6. UnderWater World, Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast
7. WILD LIFE Hamilton Island
8. Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures
9. Otway Fly Treetop Adventure
New Zealand:
10. Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium (Auckland)
And there's more . . .
It doesn't stop there - you also benefit from a range of perks, including discounts on food & drink and gift shop outlets in Merlin attractions, discounts with selected partners AND further perks throughout the Merlin network in New Zealand and Australia, including at our Australian ski resorts - Mt Hotham and Falls Creek! Find out more about the additional benefits in Australia here.
The Prices:
| Adult | Child | Family (2 Ad + 2 Ch) | BUY NOW | Savings |
$80 Walk Up Price $100 |
$56 Walk Up Price $70 |
$236 Walk Up Price $295 |
Buy Now! |
Unlimited Savings! |
Children are aged 4 -15 years inclusive. There are no concession prices for the Merlin Annual Pass.
Please note that all tickets purchased via this website are handled by our online ticketing partner, Experience Oz. If you have any questions regarding online purchases you have made, please contact Experience Oz directly here.
Click for the Merlin Annual Pass Terms & Conditions.
Shark Dive Xtreme: Guaranteed Shark Encounters!
Shark Dive Xtreme offers a unique opportunity to come face-to-face with huge sharks, turtles, stingrays and more!
About Shark Dive Xtreme
SCUBA training is provided so that you can delve into the underwater habitat of our deep-sea friends, with no experience necessary whilst your friends and family watch from our underwater viewing tunnel.
The experience lasts for 1 hour and 30 minutes, consisting of briefings, in-water training and 30 minutes in the water with the sharks and other amazing marine animals, such as rays and turtles.
And the best bit? No SCUBA Diving experience is required! Simply select the 'Non Certified' dive when booking if you don't have a diving qualification.
IMPORTANT FORMS
Please complete BOTH of these forms BEFORE making your booking:
1. Ensure you meet the minimum requirements by DOWNLOADING AND COMPLETING THIS DECLARATION FORM.
2. Please also complete the SHARK DIVE XTREME BOOKING FORM.
You will need to bring BOTH fully-completed forms along with you on the day of your dive.
WEEKEND BOOKINGS
Please note that Saturday and Sunday dives are now all booked out until March 2013. Dives are currently available on Thursday, Friday and Mondays each week. Please call 03 9923 5911 before booking for the latest availability details.
| Dive Type | Walk Up Price | Online You Pay From | Buy Now | You Save |
Non-Certified Diver
(15+ years) |
$ 299 |
$ 200 |
Book Online! |
$ 99 |
Certified Diver
(15+ years) |
$ 210 |
$ 1 55 |
Book Online! |
$ 55 |
Please Read the Below Info Before Booking:
Please note that the online SDX ticketing option from this website is handled by our online ticketing partner, Experience Oz.
This online ticket purchase is a voucher and DOES NOT guarantee any specific dates and times you may request. Once you have purchased this voucher online you will need to contact us on (03) 9923 5999 to confirm a date and time for your shark dive. All dives are subject to availability.
Booking a Specific Date
If you wish to purchase your SDX dive with specific dates and times in mind, please book directly with Melbourne Aquarium using the downloadable Shark Dive Xtreme booking form above and email it through to us at bookings@melbourneaquarium.com.au
Same Day Bookings
For those customers who wish to pay and dive on the same day, please book directly with Melbourne Aquarium using the downloadable Shark Dive Xtreme booking form above and email it through to us at bookings@melbourneaquarium.com.au. Please DO NOT use the online ticketing option for same day bookings.
Please note the briefing for all dives commences at 1pm each dive day.
Purchase with care - All SDX bookings, including vouchers, once paid for are non refundable.
All tickets purchased via this website are handled by our online ticketing partner, Experience Oz. If you have any questions regarding online purchases you have made, please contact Experience Oz directly here.
Buy Melbourne Aquarium Tickets
Single visit ticket prices
Buy Melbourne Aquarium single entry tickets online here on the official Melbourne Aquarium website and save up to 25%. This website offers the best price guarantee on tickets for Melbourne Aquarium. Simply click on the ticket you want and then follow the secure booking process - easy!
Merlin Annual Pass
The all new Merlin Annual Pass offers 12 months unlimited entry to Melbourne Aquarium (VIC), WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Sydney Tower Eye, Madame Tussauds Sydney and Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary in Sydney. PLUS it now also includes Otway Fly (VIC), Illawarra Fly (NSW), Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World (Auckland, NZ) and WILD LIFE Hamilton Island in the Whitsunday Islands (QLD). The savings are unlimited! To see how much you could save, check out the savings calculator on the Merlin Annual Pass AU/NZ website.
Best Price Guarantee*
The Melbourne Aquarium single ticket prices 'best price guarantee' means we won't be beaten on price! No other non-membership website sells Melbourne Aquarium single tickets at a lower price than here on the official Melbourne Aquarium website PLUS - there are no booking fees when you buy tickets from this website, so you can be sure of no nasty surprises!