Encuentros con Tiburones y Rayas Irukandji

Experiencia fantástica: Absolutely incredible experience for our whole family! Our 5&6 year old LOVED the up close and personal, we really enjoyed getting up close and personal with the zebra sharks and my Dad in his late 70’s thought it was the best! Thank you so much for going above and beyond, interacting with our 1000 question kids and sharing all the facts! We can’t wait to come back! Do not visit without doing the zebra shark encounter - you will not be disappointed! The staff are so knowledgeable passionate and friendly! Thank you thank you thank you ☺️

Experiencia fantástica: I went with my friends and had a great time. The animals were all super friendly and adorable, we also had the wetsuits which allowed us to sit further out which was really cool. My friends and I also got to participate in one of the experience encounters and it was so good, the sharks were adorable and came right up to us.

Experiencia negativa: For people who pay 41 and didn’t buy wet suit, will need stay behind a line approx. 60cm from shore and water just cover feet. However the rays won’t come close though with bait. Only buy wet suit can go a bit further where water over the ankle. Still below knees. Lots of other rules don’t play in the entry video.

Experiencia positiva: We spent a couple of hours here, rang before so we had an idea of what to expect. A little advice, if you have a child over 5 they will want a wetsuit, so add an extra $30 per child to your ticket price. As soon as you walk in there are stingrays to feed, if you don’t have a wetsuit you are just standing on the edge, same with the sharks.

Experiencia fantástica: Such a sunny day! Had an amazing time touching and feeding sharks and rays with friends. We also met some big eels, unbelievably cute. Nature is incredible!

Experiencia fantástica: What a great experience for the family and education for the kids. Family owned and incredibly passionate about conservation of these beautiful creatures. Great value all around! Including entry, snacks and the gift shop!

Experiencia negativa: Very disappointed with the experience, unless your willing to pay to put a wet suit on I wouldn't bother. Was promised a very interactive experience even with purchasing the shallows pass. Was lucky to even get your ankles wet. Those wearing wets suits were allowed to push in and the amount of people made it impossible to even get an opportunity to have any interaction with the animals. Had a booking for 1020 which meant nothing as they didn't even allow us to enter most of the areas. Was not worth the money.

Experiencia negativa: This looks so wrong. Sharks and ray belong in the ocean and not in a pool, feed and touched by humans.

Experiencia fantástica: Great experience. Saff warm and committed to wildlife care.

Experiencia fantástica: I’ve visited Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters twice now, with the second visit being with my extended family. We initially booked the Little Ray Cuddle, but I wanted to upgrade some family members to the Mini Elasmo experience. I had a lot of questions, and Jess was incredibly patient, helpful, and accommodating throughout the whole process. The experience itself was amazing. Everyone was friendly, professional, and made us feel comfortable the entire time. The facility is very kid‑friendly, which made it perfect for a family visit. It’s definitely great value for money and a must‑see if you’re in the area. There’s also a Mexican food truck outside, and it’s honestly some of the best Mexican food we’ve had in Australia — definitely worth grabbing lunch there. Would highly recommend, and I’ll absolutely be coming back to see more sharks in the future!

Experiencia negativa: If it were possible to give zero stars, I would. Our family, including two young children, visited this attraction expecting an enjoyable experience. Unfortunately, what we encountered was deeply disappointing and far below the standard one would expect for the price of admission. While waiting for the fish food, a staff member abruptly shouted “Get out of the water NOW!” at my 9‑year‑old son. We were standing directly beside him, yet the staff chose to direct this aggressive warning at a child rather than addressing us as his parents. When we asked for clarification, we were told that his shorts may have touched the water—something we observed many other visitors doing without any reprimand. The boy was simply excited to feed the stingrays, and his shorts barely grazed the surface. The inconsistent and disproportionate enforcement of this rule was extremely concerning. My partner attempted to calmly discuss the situation with the staff member, but was met with hostility and told to “stay away.” This behaviour was entirely unprofessional and created an unnecessarily distressing environment for our children. We approached the staff at the entrance to report the incident, only to be told to visit another section that might be “less crowded,” which felt dismissive and failed to address the issue at all. Beyond this unpleasant interaction, the attraction itself does not justify the high ticket price. The number of stingrays was limited, and the availability of fish food was inadequate. During the feeding session we joined, the food ran out quickly, and we were instructed to move to the next section that would not begin for another 15 minutes. This level of organisation and resource management is unacceptable for an attraction charging such a premium. Overall, our experience was far from satisfactory. The combination of unprofessional staff conduct, inconsistent rule enforcement, and poor value for money leaves me unable to recommend this attraction, particularly for families with young children.

Experiencia fantástica: Brilliant Family Adventure! Highly recommend.

Experiencia negativa: Not the experience I was expecting. It would be great if you're under 8 years old or have never had any marine/water experience. I've interacted with more fish at a boat ramp. Two crowded ponds. You'll have to pay for the wetsuit experience, to experience anything. So you might as well buy a snorkel and have your own experience in the real ocean. Picture of the often closed sections. On the bright side I requested a refund and they were happy to provide one. I would recommend if you have young children, otherwise not. The staff were very welcoming and helpful.

Experiencia fantástica: Very talented and passionate staff. Educational and fun experience. We loved meeting mango the fish, feeding the stingrays and sharks.

Experiencia negativa: Great experience for the kids. Shockingly rude and aggressive staff. Which is a shame. What a let down for such a good cause.

Experiencia fantástica: Perfect activity for a hot day and amazing experience with all those rays and sharks. Staff friendly and informative. 10/10

Experiencia fantástica: This is an amazing experience. Definitely worth going.

Experiencia fantástica: You’ll be greeted by super friendly & kind people throughout this place. Everyone is happy to chat, help & have a little laugh. Make sure you get the Add on Discovery pass to get deeper in the water & experience & interact with Marine animals. The sharks, rays & fish are so gentle & staff are always around to guild you how to feed or touch them to be safe & not hurting them. The water is not too deep as long as you stick to the permitted access areas so kids who don’t know how to swim will be find. We were lucky to meet this beautiful baby Bamboo shark who was born in that morning. Bamboo sharks lay eggs & this one was hatched a few hours prior & he was just beautiful. Make sure you meet Lorenzo, the huge ray with this incredibly beautiful pattern on him. Bamboos were our favorite & loved them just randomly coming up to us for a little pat. Also keep your eyes around for Mango, the yellow fish looking exactly like a mango double the size though. Mango is where the sharks are. There are plenty of on site parking, lockers & towels. Lockers don’t have padlocks but I found it safe & we got all our belongings back safe & sound. I highly recommend advanced booking especially in school holidays but you can also give them a call & check for their capacities & availability. We had so much fun at this place. It was our first time visiting it & surely won’t be the only time. Only a couple of hours away from Sydney. Highly recommended for both adults & kids.

Experiencia fantástica: Amazing! My son and his friend had “the best day ever” .. The staff are so knowledgable and super friendly. Experience in the wetsuits is a Must!! Would definitely recommend visiting.. fantastic experience A++++

Experiencia fantástica: Bold dreams create reasoning. Nice place home to sharks and rays. This is not it ether, it’s set to expand even more in the next 15-20 years.

Experiencia fantástica: Nice staff and kids had a great snorkelling experience. Snorkelling is a must do here.

Experiencia positiva: When you need something to do for few hours with kids or elderly, this can be added to the itinerary. We had a good time getting hands on with the juvenile sharks and stingrays. Most certainly will not be able to touch the big guys unless you upgrade to the wetsuits, rest of the other packages are not worth it in my opinion. Staff are friendly and try their best to give us a chance to feed the animals.

Experiencia fantástica: Mason was great showing us how to feed all the different stingray and sharks. Had a really good time. Was happy with entry pass and Will go again.

Experiencia fantástica: So much fun would highly recommend great for adults and kids. Better on a day it’s not too hot the water was so nice also. And feeding the sharks and rays ect was so fun. I brought tickets at the venue staff were so friendly and accommodating. Definitely worth going.

Experiencia fantástica: Such a good experience! Kept my husband busy for a solid 2 hours Jokes aside, we had such a good time getting to know the different animals they have. Definitely a highlight

Experiencia fantástica: Awesome experience for a high school group, very interactive! The guide was incredible and had the students full attention. Well worth the trip!

Experiencia negativa: Do I think this is value for money, no . we booked for a specific time and then to find out school groups whilst we were ere there this would be ok if everyone could be catered for. when we entered there was no instruction on how it worked, the first feeding tank was closed. the acoustics in the enclosed tanks for talks was not good and the speakers not clear therefore. toilet facilities were woeful. if you don’t have high expectations you won’t be disappointed.

Experiencia fantástica: Stingrays friendly aswell as the staff

Experiencia fantástica: We went for the explorer pass where you get a wetsuit and wade deeper in. My kids didn't want to leave, and my wife made life long friends with a particularly friendly eagle ray. Fantastic time all round.

Experiencia fantástica: A fabulous experience that just keeps on giving. My 2 daughters (13 and 24) did the Ray Snorkle experience and our host was fantastic. So informative, the most amazing friendly rays and reef sharks. Because the girls were in wet suits for this experience they were then able to be in with the reef sharks, cuddling them and feeding them in the deeper water. Everyone team member was super excited to be working there, friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely worth paying the extra to do these experiences. Even with my normal admission I was able to feed rays and sharks, touching them is easy due to them being so friendly and seeking our attention. Worth every cent and would highly recommend.

Experiencia fantástica: It was our first time there with four children and We had an awesome time - ended up spending full 3 hours there. A staff member named 'Cyrus' in Tropical Lagoon is an absoulte star who had been so patient with four children and made sure each child is safe and having fun - he called the sharks and fishes near children and introduced, our children loved a yellow puffer fish named 'Mango'. We will definitely visit again to meet beautiful sharks and rays :) Thank you, Cyrus. See you again!

Experiencia negativa: Disappointing Experience I’m extremely disappointed with my visit here. The ticket prices are ridiculously high, and the actual experience is nowhere near what’s advertised. The place looks far better in pictures than in reality it’s honestly not worth the money at all. I left feeling completely let down and frustrated. Save your time and money. I would not recommend visiting this place, especially at these outrageous ticket prices.

Experiencia negativa: Complete waste of time. Paid close to $100 and spent 20 minutes in the water with my kids trying to feed and pat a ray with not one coming anywhere close to us. Moved over to the shark pool and was the same situation there. We spent 10minutes in the water trying to pat and feed a shark and not one came close to us. The staff then closed off the pool and told us there was no more feeding until later. Remaining staff walking around are not helpful at all when asking questions about feeding. Would not recommend coming here. There are a few other shark and ray centres nearby, I would try them first before coming here.

Experiencia fantástica: Absolutely perfect experience. The staff are so friendly and passionate about what they do. The animals are looked after. Every second i was there, there was a staff member there to help me out and tell me some fun facts about the different animals. Will definitely be back.

Experiencia fantástica: Great family activity. Definitely worth getting the wetsuits so you can get up close. Never knew rays were so cute and affectionate. All the staff were lovely, super friendly and knowledgeable. Just a brilliant day out.

Experiencia fantástica: Incredible experience getting up close with such beautiful creatures, made even more amazing by the passionate, knowledgeable and friendly staff. Without exception, the staff were all amazing and had endless patience for all the kids (including ours). We did the little ray cuddle because we have younger kids which was definitely worth it.

Experiencia negativa: I was refused entry because I had my accredited assistance dog with me. I was advised that there was a risk that my dog would spread an unknown bacteria to the stingrays. Neither I or my dog was going anywhere near the stingrays or the pools and any kid touching everything and anything before feeding the rays could spread bacteria. The staff were polite about it but I'm still disappointed, I see no reason why I couldn't stand in the corner or away from the pools so I could watch my kids enjoy the experience. The Disability Discrimination Act is there for a reason.

Experiencia negativa: This is my 2nd time at the Irukandji. Years ago it was a great place, however it has become a place of wasting of time and money. Especially, if you have purchased general tickets, you won’t be treated well or given enough chance for the encounter. Nothing much to experience, just 2 ponds now. 3-4 years ago, it was a different story.

Experiencia fantástica: We visited during school holidays. It was great - a wonderful opportunity for my 5 year old to connect with his favourite animal (sharks). The habitats looked good and well-maintained, and all the staff/carers knew their stuff, were friendly and provided lots of information about each animal.

Experiencia fantástica: Great experience for the kids to get up close to sharks and rays. Very friendly staff. Definitely take the option to get a wetsuit, you can get much closer to the action.

Experiencia fantástica: We had the best time at Irukandji. It was great for every age group in our family. My 8 yr old said snorkelling with the zebra sharks made it the best birthday ever!

Experiencia positiva: good place for kids.

Experiencia fantástica: I enjoyed the experience. Thank you.

Experiencia negativa: The man who greeted us was rude we will never go back.

Experiencia fantástica: Highly recommend a visit! We had a fantastic day and spent a lot more time here than originally planned. We booked the zebra shark encounter, but as it was a quieter day the owner asked if we'd mind moving our encounter time to a slightly later slot to have an exclusive experience. The he threw in the little ray cuddle experience for free so we werent waiting around. Although after our Ray experience he came over as he accidentally double booked our early afternoon zebra shark slot so that was pushed back again to late afternoon BUT we then got given the reef shark encounter for free as well! Highly recommend all 3 encounters. We had an awesome time. We couldnt possibly pick a favourite! The self discovery is also well worth it if you don't want dedicated encounters pr the times don't suit. You still get up close with the creatures and participate in feedings. Staff are friendly and passionate about the work they do. The animals are clearly very happy and well cared for. The animals always have space to move away if they don't feel like interacting, nothing is forced, which is very important to us when considering places for animal encounters.

Experiencia fantástica: We had such an incredible experience! We were able to feed the stingrays and even pat the sharks. My son had the best time and still can’t stop talking about how he got to pat a shark! The receptionist was so welcoming, friendly, and he made sure we were well informed before starting. Overall, such an exciting and memorable experience – highly recommend!

Experiencia fantástica: Excellent experience! Educational and fun. The staff are friendly and helpful.

Experiencia fantástica: We spent the whole day here and we had a fantastic day we will be back i advise to get the wetsuit to fully enjoy your day ❤️

Experiencia fantástica: I promised myself I must not forget and do this review bcd I rarely leave them. My teenage children and I visited on July 2025 and were welcomed with a series of thoughtful alterations to meet our tight schedule. Beginning with accommodating our private shark swim on a short notice , followed by accompanying us with professional care throughout the whole experience. Plus getting discounted ticket rates. The activity of shark swimming (not in an aquarium tank) is an uncommon experience solely reserved to this park thanks to their inventive implementation of this magical encounter concept. The pools were transparent clean, the animals vibrant and healthy, the park team were first and foremost caring towards their animals which should be the basis of encounter park etiquette. We enjoyed immensely, this family owned, one of a kind experience. Thank you Irukandji.

Experiencia fantástica: i love stingrays!! they're my favourite underwater creature so this experience was perfect for me. The guys (both human and ray) in the Ray pools were very friendly and educational. Really enjoyed the talk at 12:20pm, learned lots of new things. I didn't know Rays could asexually reproduce! I really liked that the feeding is included in the price, it was very nice to just get handed more food unprompted. Most places would charge extra for that. Anyway good experience overall and I LOVE STINGRAYS!!!

Experiencia fantástica: Amazing experience! Staff are lovely and welcoming. Animals are interactive and beautiful. So relaxing entering the water with them moving around you. Highly recommend, better than I imagined

Experiencia fantástica: We had a great time. Very interesting and the staff were very helpful and knowledgeable, especially Bailey. Thoroughly recommended!

Experiencia fantástica: Emotionally magical, even a little magical. From the first dip, wading into the lagoon with rays gliding beneath your feet and sharks swimming curiously around, the experience feels like gentle ocean companionship. The animals are unusually friendly—rays are playful and seem to come for pats, and zebra sharks feel more like new pals than wild creatures. What truly shines is the staff. Passionate, patient, and ready to share stories of each creature, they elevate the experience with warmth and knowledge. Kids and adults alike light up when they hear the sharks' names or feed them with provided sticks—never hand‑fed—creating memorable connections. Crowds can peak during school holidays, making feeding sticks in shallows quickly get claimed, but advance bookings help avoid disappointment. Those who suit up swim even closer—watching rays swirl at ankle level, kids squeal with delight, and families bond over these small moments. Notes of criticism appear now and then—some visitors felt the environment a little staged, or food for feeding was too sparse during busy times —but many others would recommend it as a highlight of their Australian travels .

Experiencia fantástica: Ein zunächst unscheinbarer Ort, den wir fast übersehen hätten. Wir sind beeindruckt vom Engagement der Staff-Mitglieder und den Möglichkeiten mehr über Rochen, Haie und Schildkröten zu erfahren. Ihr solltet auf jeden Fall ausreichend Zeit für die Fütterung der Tiere und das Streicheln einplanen. Beim nächsten Mal in der Gegend gerne wieder!

Experiencia fantástica: What an amazing experience! Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters completely exceeded our expectations. The staff were so welcoming and knowledgeable. Getting up close and personal with the rays and sharks was absolutely unforgettable my kids were in awe the entire time. It was both exciting and educational and we all walked away having learned so much. The animals are clearly well cared for and the entire experience felt very safe and respectful of the marine life. Such a unique and memorable day we’ll definitely be back!

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Experiencia fantástica: Great place, very nice staff and wonderful animals, so friendly ! We really enjoyed the day there, especially the tropical pool with the sharks. The water was not cold with the wetsuit so it is worty even during the winter. Thank you

Experiencia fantástica: Our three children had such an amazing time and learnt so much at Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters. The staff were incredibly passionate and knowledgeable and took the time to talk to us about the animals and their important work. We had to leave because we had another booking but were kindly given the option to return before closing. The kids didn’t want to leave at all. Such a wonderful experience. If we were more local we would definitely be buying annual passes. Highly recommend this place.

Experiencia negativa: Over-priced. We had 5 teens to entertain who very quickly got bored. The acoustics are so bad that we couldn’t hear anything the guide was telling us about the sharks. So a bit of a waste of time for us.

Experiencia fantástica: Such a friendly and intelligent staff. Must visit place. One’s in a lifetime experience.

Experiencia fantástica: There is an outdoor and an indoor pool. The indoor pool is warm even in winter. Highly recommend visiting. The sharks and rays are very friendly and inquisitive and would swim up to you. It's quite a magical experience.

Experiencia fantástica: Fantastic place the staff are lovely and very informative. We learnt so much in the short time we were there can’t wait to come back.

Experiencia fantástica: The whole family had a fantastic hands on experience with the assortment of sharks and rays. Staff were very friendly, informative, enthusiastic and helpful which made the overall visit well worth it.

Experiencia fantástica: My partner and I had a surprisingly good time at the shark and stingray encounter. Looked a bit small from the outside but bigger than we thought. Highly recommend forking out a little extra to hire the wet suits cause being in the midst of the sting rays was the highlight. Special mention of Zuzu who brought great energy to our experience.

Experiencia fantástica: We had a wonderful time at the aquarium! The experience of paddling stingrays and having a shark sit on our legs was truly amazing—something we'll never forget. Not sure why some people say there are not many sharks or stingray at the tropical lagoon, we met many of them and they swim around us just like pets! We also had the chances to feed the stingray and sharks (no extra cost) while waiting for our reserved experiences. BTW I totally understand why you have to make reservation in advance, because their friendly guides spend a lot of times to share information about these marine animals and make sure all of our questions are answered. The staff and owner were so friendly, helpful, and clearly care deeply about the animals. Their warm and welcoming attitude really made our visit extra special. Thank you for such a unique and memorable experience! 特別感謝一位會說中文的保育員, 特別照顧小朋友, 也很貼心地希望我們可以有充分的體驗. 希望下次有機會再造訪這裡!

Experiencia fantástica: Awsome experience, knowledgeable friendly staff who run the place well. Kids loved it, interactions with many different rays and sharks. Will definitely be going again.

Experiencia fantástica: Fantastic!!

Experiencia fantástica: My husband and I did the Little Ray Cuddle. It was so fun! A staff member sat in the shallow with us and as she fed the stingrays they literally sat on our laps. I was impressed with how friendly the stingrays were plus how knowledgeable our staff member Micaela was. I highly recommend and would do it again in a heart beat!

Experiencia fantástica: this place is so well set-up. it's very interesting and informative. children and adults alike would learn a lot about sting rays.interaction with the rays is so cool

Experiencia fantástica: Amazing place, fun and interactive. Tour guides are informative and funny. Will definitely be back :)

Experiencia fantástica: This was a fantastic opportunity to be interactive and up close with sting rays and sharks. We got to feed the animals and touch them. The staff were very passionate, proud and informative on their talks on these creatures. I learnt a lot of interesting information. If you are keen, (i wasnt), you can get in the water with the sting ray, sharks and turtles. This place exceeded my expectations and I would go back again. There is plenty of parking and easy to get around. There is even space to take a picnic lunch and sit in the grounds.

Experiencia fantástica: I had another activity booked for the day that was canceled because of weather. The Shark & Ray Encounterswere still open, so I checked it out. So happy I did. The place is small and unassuming but the experience i had was one of the best yet! All because of the way the staff is and how they run everything. I payed for some snorkeling experiences. Everything was upfront and covered. Didn't have to pay extra for anything else. The staff was super friendly, personable and played back. I felt like I was just hanging out worth friends the whole time that knew SO much about marine life. These guys love what they do and it shows. I swear, you learn more from chatting it up with mates then you do from sitting and listening to experts rifle off facts. I learned do much. I got to sit and feed stingrays and sharks. Stingrays were sitting on my lap and even blowing me kisses underwater. One even sucked on my pinky toe. Sharks felt like sand paper and were not intimidating to swim with at all. I could have stayed and hung out with the rays all day. 1 (of many) fun facts I learned are that stingrays are smarter then dolphins.and they have soo much character and personality it blew my mind! Go and check it out for yourself. ZOOZOO (probably spelled wrong) was then man and the one assisting in feeding the rays. Again top notch, so much fun and I'm happy that my other plans were canceled and I found this place! WHOOP WHOOP!

Experiencia fantástica: An amazing day out! Staff are passionate about what they do and it shows. Highly recommend.

Experiencia fantástica: Great experience and friendly staff! Zuzu was very knowledgeable about the stingrays and had a great show with lots of facts!

Experiencia fantástica: This place is absolutely AMAZING! Great work they do saving these animals. Staff are super friendly & knowlageable. Highly recommend

Experiencia negativa: $91 to visit but value for money compared to the one in bobs farm just couldn’t compete. There’s two active pools with sharks or stingrays, and two tiny tubs with more stingrays and that’s the whole joint. Wish I knew so I didn’t waste my money or time.

Experiencia fantástica: It was so much fun. Me and my kid had a fantastic time. The sharks were a good introduction to the place. Then, it was time for the shark talk. It was very fascinating to hear about. After the shark talk, we went to the temperate lagoon. My child loved the temperate lagoon. He fed lots of stingrays. One even went on my child's lap. 5 stars, no doubt.

Experiencia fantástica: My son and I had the best time great people loved it best birthday present every

Experiencia positiva: Was a really good day out. We did the wetsuit upgrade and had plenty of time in the tanks with the sharks and stingrays. We cuddled so many stingrays and fed so many different species. I wish the beautiful turtle and big rays came out but that's animals for you they pick and choose don't they. We had a really good day and can't wait for the next phase or upgrade to come.

Experiencia fantástica: I highly recommend this for families or anyone looking to learn about sea creatures. The keepers we met were so caring and passionate about the animals and taught us what foods and products to avoid to be more sustainable. It was a highlight of our trip to the area.

Experiencia fantástica: 10 out of 10!!! I absolutely love this place! All the sting rays and sharks are so adorable . The staffs are very friendly. I love how they don't force all the animals to show up to the guests if they don't want to. It's a good place to spend time with your partner or family.

Experiencia fantástica: Amazing facility, staff and inclusions with the general entry pass!

Experiencia fantástica: Absolutely fantastic experience. Great welcome, staff were all really friendly and welcoming. Rays were just lovely and to have them swimming around and over you was incredible. Really good half days entertainment and education. Great value for money too.

Experiencia fantástica: Absolutely loved the experience, worth every single cent!! Highly recommend the discovery pass :)

Experiencia fantástica: my partner and i went yesterday and ended up snorkelling with the sharks. the lady at the front counter seriously went above and beyond to make us comfortable, even going as far as sizing us ourselves. as a bigger girl it seriously meant the absolute world to me :)). couldnt recommend enough

Experiencia fantástica: My partner and myself visited this beautiful centre yesterday and absolutely loved every minute of it. We pre booked a little ray cuddle for midday but decided to come up earlier so we could explore the park before our booking time. When we arrived we were greeted by a super friendly staff member who explained the different processes that we could be involved in throughout the day. It’s really important to remember when booking that this place isn’t sea world, it is a peaceful rehabilitation centre where you can interact with some beautiful creatures and learn about their species and conservation. We were not disappointed at all. All the staff that we encountered throughout the day were beyond friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Due to the fact that we had booked an experience, we were given wetsuits to put on when we first arrived. We were a bit sceptical at first because it was a very hot day and we were worried about wearing them for the next couple of hours but it was completely worth it. We were able to sit in the water with both the sharks and the stingrays and interact with them further than other patrons who were not in wetsuits. So highly recommend upgrading to wetsuits for a more personal experience with the animals. All the animals loved coming over for a gentle pat and even spent a lot of time in the shallows so other patrons without wetsuits were also able to feed and pat them. All in all we had an amazing time at this centre and enjoyed learning about the conservation and protection of the animals whilst being able to interact with them one on one as well. Definitely recommend visiting outside of school holidays as it is far less crowded, at times we were the only people interacting with the animals which made the whole experience so much more one on one and personal. Thank you so much team!

Experiencia fantástica: Truely wonderful! The experience was amazing! The staff are kind, knowledgeable and the animals are looked after well. If you want a life enriching experience give this ago. I will 100% be attending again.

Experiencia fantástica: Totally loved this experience. So good to be up close touching and feeding small sharks and stingrays. Good fun for all ages, though it could work out expensive for a family. The staff who give the talks are very knowledgeable and make it all the more interesting. I learnt a lot.

Experiencia fantástica: Staff was so good, helpful and hillarious. They were very kid friendly and very kind to us, who were first time did the snorkel with sharks and stingrays so we were quite skeptical and scare, but we really enjoyable after all and really want to come back. The sharks and stingrays were very friendly and it well suited for kids. Make sure if you bring your kids you would be with them.

Experiencia negativa: We visited Irukandji about 2 years ago and we had a great experience. There were lots of stingrays and we could go in the water, feed and pat them. That's why we came back. But this time we left a bit disappointed. We bought general admission tickets for a family of 5 which I thought is quite overpriced to pet a couple of small stingrays and a couple of small sharks. Although the staff were really nice and knowledgeable, there were to many rules.. firstly when they were doing the talk we couldn't step in the water, then when feeding started we had to go to the side of the pool were there weren't any stingrays because we didn't pay for the wetsuits. So we went to the shark centre and again there were only 3 small sharks and one small stingray that weren't very hungry. My kids couldn't sit in the water and were told they need to wear a tshirt (it was a really hot day). Management needs to be a bit more flexible with their customers. We found that the experience this time was overpriced and not very exciting. Wouldn't recommend.

Experiencia fantástica: A highlight of Port Stephens and the team do phenomenal work in rescue and rehabilitation of the local marine life injured. The new facility is slowly coming along, but even at this stage the experience with the marine animals is wonderful. The team of marine biologists are more than happy to share their knowledge and educate you. I have been here three times already and will come back for many more, happily supporting the facility.

Experiencia fantástica: An amazing time feeding the rays and being helps ex with over coming my fear of sharks.

Experiencia fantástica: This is a long review so I'll try and break it down a bit. Which shark and ray centre to visit?: We tossed up between this place and another shark and ray centre in the area. Ultimately, we decided to go here and don't regret our choice. While I can't comment on the other attraction, we certainly enjoyed ourselves here. Prices were fairly comparable between the two parks with the options we were looking at, so our decision was based primarily on which park we thought was more humane based on pictures and reviews alone. I'd encourage anyone reading this to similarly inform their own choice. Which ticket type?: I definitely recommend purchasing a discovery pass, which gives you wetsuit hire and allows you to get a bit closer to the sharks and rays. While you could still enjoy yourself with a basic entry ticket, I felt that we had more opportunity to get up close with the sharks in particular, and especially the big shovel nose ray in the shark tank which you wouldn't be able to touch without a wetsuit because it only swims in the deeper water. We didn't do any of the encounters, but from what we observed I don't necessarily see the value in them and we didn't feel like we were missing out. What time to visit?: I'd recommend heading to the park first thing in the morning. We booked for 10.20am, and found that by that time the park was already getting a bit busier. Although still not too busy, we definitely noted a peak between 10am-2pm. After 2pm it got a lot quieter. Also, by lunch time some of the sharks were feeling either pretty full and not eating the food offered, or had had enough human attention and had gone into hiding. How long?: The park isn't big and you could easily get through it in around 2 hours, but we ended up spending a good 4 hours or so there as the kids just loved being able to pat the sharks and rays, so we regularly went back and forth between the various tanks, which wasn't a problem. The staff: All the staff were friendly and knowledgeable, and their scheduled talks were informative. They're engaged in their work and passionate about what they do. All the animals looked well cared for and the enclosures were clean and well maintained.

Experiencia positiva: We bought general entry and kids enjoyed feeding the sting rays. Shark feeding wasn't that great. The person talking couldn't be understood because of the poor sound quality and acoustic in that space. There is a small play space, cafe.

Experiencia positiva: It was worth visiting this place. I enjoyed swimming with sharks and sting rays. You get feed them and pat them too. Kid friendly. Booking in advance is recommended.

Experiencia negativa: We came here on a recommendation over another centre in the area. What is offered on the website is somewhat different to my experience today. We paid the extra for the discovery pass, which in reality gives you a wetsuit. The shark experience was not an experience, we stood feet deep into the water for 15 mins whilst they talked about sharks and that was it, we managed to catch a glimpse or two of the bigger sharks. The other side was full of people not on the discovery experience feeding the sharks, which meant us in the water did not get to even see one let a lone feed them. It was very disappointing. The stingrays, again we sat on the edge of the water and listened to a speech about stingrays which is fine but much of the info talking about chip shops and other products we had already heard. We then went to feed the stingrays but personally I felt there were far too many people there, the rays just sauntered past us with only a few of us managed to stroke them and actually get close. Again, a little disappointed at this. Finally we walked round the shop at the end, we wanted to know the price of the blue turtle bags, the lady on the tills was on the phone talking to what sounded like a friend/family member, it was not a booking, after a few mins we just left and that was that. This was an over expensive trip out. For kids it's probably great but adults it's not one bit exciting and I would not return.

Experiencia fantástica: My kids loved snorkling and swimming with shark experience. They also loved feeding experience. All staff were profeasional and helpful. It was January Sunday but still not crowded at all. Highly recommend a visit.

Experiencia fantástica: Love this place. It’s so special to get up close with such incredible creatures. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly and the animals are clearly well cared for and respected.

Experiencia fantástica: Our experience at Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters was incredible!! Such a memorable day. Everyone who we spoke to was so helpful and kind, special shoutout to Holly, Shana, Noah and Ryan who made our visit so special. 10/10!!

Experiencia fantástica: Was such an amazing experience, I didn't expect the animals to enjoy being petted so much. Holly at the desk was amazing, and all the guides super informative and passionate. Great day out, especially for my mates 30th birthday!