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Inclusions for this Pass

Admission to the aquarium, entry into the lagoon shallows, shark food, interaction with the animals (petting/feeding), interesting and informative animal talks and staff on hand for personalised attention. 

($) Upgrade available for the Wear & Keep Souvenir Socks for those feeling nervous with the ocean animals around their feet and Discovery Encounter (wetsuit) for those wishing to wade deeper then knee deep in the lagoons, sitting down and relaxing with the animals all around. 

Hot Showers are available for all. 

Specifics 

• All ages are welcome from 0-100 years old, it fits everybody in their own special way
• No need to be able to swim, no swimming is involved. For swimming options please see the SNORKELS.
• The Entry Pass is available every 20 minutes from 9am till 3.40pm, please check availability as we do book out during peak periods (weekends/public holidays/school holidays).
• We reccomend allowing 2 hours for your visit, however you may stay all day if you wish.

Entry Pass + Shallows Encounter

Entry to Irukandji is unique, unlike the usual aquarium viewing through glass, guests have the ability to meet the wildlife, pet them, feed them & even share the water with them. Our Entry Pass allows guests to wade with into the shallow water of the natural style lagoons in bare feet and be surrounded by many curious & friendly sharks & rays. Wearing your own clothes, visitors stay dry (mostly), only getting your feet and ankles wet. When stepping into the water with the animals, guests are treated to a whole new level of excitement, fear & admiration for these often misunderstood creatures. 

Incredible Aussie shark memories ⏱ All Day

Upgrade to socks

Exactly the same as the Entry Pass (above) with added sustainable bamboo & cotton eco socks worn into our lagoon during the shallows encounter. A fantastic keepsake to remember their awesome Irukandji experience and a great camouflage option for those feeling nervous about curious animals. ⏱ All Day

Upgrade to Discovery Encounter

This unbelievable Aussie experience is the ultimate wild (and safe!) adventure for guests of all ages! Jump into a wetsuit with or without Wear & Keep Souvenir Socks, then submerge yourself in a truly one of a kind in water experience, as you sit in the sandy shallows of our lagoons surrounded by friendly & affectionate animals. 

This experience provides a wonderful photo opportunity for guests. ⏱ All Day

About Irukandji

Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters is an incredible interactive aquarium like no other. Visitors can enjoy our sandy beaches surrounded by many curious, friendly sharks & rays whilst staying (mostly) dry – only getting feet/ankles wet. By inviting our guests to step into the shallows of our natural styel lagoons, or opting for our Discovery Encounter to get fully submerged; brings a whole new level of excitement and fear. Meet our curious and affectionate animals and watch as they display their endearing and unique personalities. Visitors quickly develop a passion and stewardship, making for a life-long love and understanding of these misunderstood species and the ocean ecosystem. 

Irukandji Activities & Levels of Entry 

• Stay completely dry and view them all from the edges of the lagoon (Included in Entry Pass)
• Touch, pet, feed & meet the animals (Included in Entry Pass) 
• Paddling in the shallows of the lagoon in bare feet in your own clothes (your clothes must not get wet so shorts or skirts recommended) surrounded by the friendly animals (Included in Entry Pass) 
• Access to educational talks by our knowledgeable fish keepers
• Upgrade to socks ($) Wear & Keep Souvenir Socks are great option to wear for anybody feeling nervous about the animals around their feet. Wearing socks in the water is safe for the animals and creates a camouflage plus they are a great souvenir to keep and wear as normal socks. Socks are included FOC in all snorkels and encounters so please do not purchase them twice. 
• Learning about the animals on a guided tour available for large groups otherwise be sure to stop in and chat to the guides as not only do they have the food for the animals they love talking about them and the important ocean systems
• Upgrade to Discovery Encounter ($) This is the cheapest way to completely immerse yourself with the animals, allowing you to wade deeper in both lagoons or seated on the sandy beach with them swimming around you
• This incredible experience includes entry into the deeper wading section of the lagoons and the hire of the wetsuit for that Aussie surfer experience. Wetsuits range from baby sizes to Mens 7XL and are included FOC for infants (when accompanied by an Adult on the same ticket). Irukandji’s in house wetsuits must be worn, personal wetsutis or only swimwear is not permitted. Wetsuits are included FOC in all SNORKELS and intimate animal ENCOUNTERS so please do not purchase them twice. 
• Upgrade to a Snorkel ($) The Ultimate wet experience, swimming with the animals of your chosen species in a wild thrilling adventure. These special Snorkels happen only at certain times in the day for a max of 10pax so please plan ahead. 
• Upgrade to an intimate animal Encounter ($) Some of our hands down favourite experiences can be found in the intimate encounters, with only a couple of sessions a day and a maximum of 6pax they are very much sought after. See each experience for further info
• Hot showers and taking shark selfies
• Annual Passes ($) available that pay for themselves after the 2nd visit and include wetsuits every time, as many times as you like for a year. They also include discounts on some of the other activities once purchased. 

Preparation/What to bring to Irukandji

What to bring: 

Hats, REEF-FRIENDLY sunscreen, cameras (underwater cameras are great!), clothes (t-shirts & shorts or skirts that can stay dry in the shallows, only bring swimwear or spare underwear for those choosing the wetsuit option and for all encounters and snorkels. 

Personal snorkel sets are not permitted. If you are booking one of our Snorkel experiences and have a prescription mask-please reach out to the admin team prior to your visit to organise a time to deep clean before use in our lagoons. 

What NOT to bring: Swimwear or rashie/clothes to swim in without a wetsuit (staying dry clothing or wetsuit must be worn in lagoons, not swimwear alone), non-reef friendly sunscreen, your own wetsuits or water shoes- because they could introduce toxins to our lagoons and we limit the items going in, especially neoprene which can harbour marine life from the ocean and cannot be cleaned in a hurry. 

Irukandji Terms & Conditions: 

See your trade kit for agent specific T&Cs or the Irukandji website: https://sharkencounters.com.au/terms-conditions/ for general T&C of entry

When to visit Irukandji 

Our aquarium is very popular and in busy times can book our for an entire day, forward bookings are definitely needed on weekends and school holidays so you don’t miss out. Sessions run all day from 9am-3.40pm. Last arrival by 3.40pm for the full experience. All extra intimate Encounters and Snorkels have set times so please arrive on or before your booked time, Entry Passes are more flexible and it shouldn’t matter to much if you are running late or want to come early 

FOR GROUPS LARGER THAN 40 PEOPLE PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM