Solitary Islands Aquarium

Your window to the Solitary Islands. A window into the unique marine environment of the Coffs Coast awaits visitors at the Solitary Islands Aquarium. The aquarium features a series of tanks, guided tours, and visual displays that allow you to discover what makes the Coffs Coast so special. You can dive into the marine world without getting wet and see the animals that call the Coffs Coast their home. The aquarium features colourful clownfish darting amongst the waving tentacles of sea anemones, crayfish and sea urchins slowly cruising over rocks and ledges, the beautiful, but poisonous lionfish gracefully looking for its next meal, and brilliantly coloured angelfish, tangs and butterfly fish gliding over iridescent corals. Some of the aquarium's offerings include exciting local species in tanks, a touch tank where you can get up close and personal with a sea star, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers, a theatrette that showcases locally produced marine videos, games, and activities for children, microscopes, hands-on displays, and information on the biology and geology of the Coffs Coast, guided tours with a qualified marine guide, and theme-based exhibits and talks.