#1
Mark Dunstan
2009-02-02
I live on Magnetic Island and I never get sick of going to Reef HQ, theres always something different and exciting to see and show my wife and kids.
Reef HQ Aquarium, Townsville
It’s the world’s largest coral reef aquarium and home to 130 species of coral, 120 species of fish and many hundred sea stars, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, worm sponges and countless other coral reef creatures.
Stand centimetres away from reef sharks whizzing past your nose, look into the mouth of a stingray, or the eyes of a turtle, as you wander through the 20metre long acrylic walk-through tunnel that acts as a window to the reef.
Blacktip reef sharks, leopard and nurse sharks swim through the eerie backdrop of the wreck of the S.S. Yongala, surrounded by rainbow coloured Maori Wrasse and schools of colourful fish. Admire the hard and soft corals providing homes for fish and giant clams.
Learn more about the reef throughout the day with activities such as dangerous creature tours, shark feeding, turtle tours and predator dive shows.
Getting there:
2-68 Flinders St, Townsville. Townsville is accessible by road, air and rail.
Further information:
Ph 07 4750 0800
Voters Comments
Mark Dunstan
#2
Kerry Beggs
2009-02-03
such a great place to be able to visit all year with our annual membership - definitely a 'must have' for all parents of kids under about 12 (my 3yo loves it!)
#3
David Donohue
2009-02-03
As Reef HQ members with a 3 year old son, it's an ever-changing but constant attraction on our weekly schedule. A wonderful attraction for locals and visitors alike.
#4
Sue Dwyer
2009-01-30
On the doorstep to Magnetic Island, this aquarium is awesome!
#5
Dianna Bailey
2009-01-30
What a fantastic experience. As a teacher taking a group of 11 year old children, it was great to see them awe inspired for hours. An amazing attraction.
#6
Jonathan Regan
2009-01-30
I visited the aquarium a number of years ago now but thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Being so close to the reef certainly allows you to appreciate the aquatic life in context.
#7
Aaron Hall
2009-01-30
Fantastic is the word i would use and not seen anywhere else in the world I'm sure and a top spot for a vacation.
#8
janne Bogomiagkova-Hartig
2009-01-29
Being a NQ artist i'm much inspired from LIFE in the GBRMP.Reef HQ allows ALL a closer look at our exquisite corals & sealife.Intriguing are seahorses,turtles&vibrantly coloured fish swimming mindlessly in blissful waters under your care!
#9
carol burns
2009-01-29
Fantastic day out for the whole family - lots of interesting marine life to see & it is fully airconditioned which is a great way to escape the heat in summer. Lots for everyone to do.
#10
Chris Greenwell
2009-01-27
Marvellous attraction for both the young and old alike, I have been many times and learn something knew every time. Fantastic place to educate people about our sea creatures and a definite for international travels who are not able to dive as they see it all in comfort.