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Highlights
- Experience an intimate encounter with exotic Australian wildlife at a natural-style lagoon.
- Use a feeding stick to interact with sharks and rays outside the lagoon, provided by your guide.
- Learn about marine life through fascinating facts shared by your expert guide during the tour.
- Observe tawny nurse sharks as they approach you for interaction inside the protected lagoon environment.
- Engage directly with rare species by feeding and petting them under supervision in a controlled setting.
- Explore an array of colorful fish within the tropical aquarium, enhancing your understanding of marine biodiversity.
Your Experience
Begin this thrilling adventure with insights from your expert guide on safely engaging with marine life. At the lagoon's edge, you'll receive a feeding stick and food for sharks and rays. Each pool features distinct species, allowing you to observe their unique behaviors as you explore. Next, don your provided wetsuit and socks before entering the tropical lagoon where interaction awaits.
Engage with various marine creatures under expert guidance. On the sandy shore, encounter tawny nurse sharks for a 20-minute session of observing these rare animals up close. Afterward, refresh yourself in preparation to explore the vibrant tropical aquarium filled with exotic species, concluding your experience on a high note.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Shallows lagoon encounter
- Feeding and petting animals
- Food for sharks and rays
- 20-minute private Irukandji Tawny Nurse Shark Encounter Tickets in Port Stephens, Australia
- Wetsuit and socks
- Personal expenses
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Must Know
- This experience is not suitable for children aged 12 and under.
- Bring a sun hat, swimwear, towel and waterproof camera.
- Guests are requested to use biodegradable sunscreen only so that it does not damage the marine habitat.
- Do not bring your own wetsuit as it could negatively impact marine life.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction.
- Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid delays.
- If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.
Ticket Redemption Point
- You can redeem your tickets directly at Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters.
- Address: 2 Jessie Rd, Anna Bay NSW 2316, Australia.
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Getting There
- Port Stephens is approximately a 2.5 hr drive North of Sydney on the M1 Motorway.
By Bus
- The closest bus stop is Emerald Tiki before Jessie Rd.
- The stop is just 4 minutes away from the meeting point.
- Buses #130, #134 and #135 will get you there.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
Frequently asked questions
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