I've attended Underwater world numerous times. I went there as a child and have now continued to take my son. It is very expensive for what it is. The highlight is on wildlife protection and avoiding pollution and negative effects on their habitats. If you take the time to walk through and read all the little signs out and explain what each creature is and does, you and your children will learn a lot. It's best to plan out the day as show times are infrequent and easy to miss. The seal show hasn't changed much for years and is a little tired and a bit boring. The seals are very cute though and I do like the heavy focus and involvement of them joining in on education of pollution. The star fish touch tank is brilliant and of course the glass tunnel tank is always awesome. They also offer sleep overs with schools or large groups here too. A wonderful experience for kids.

Approximate cost: $35

We went to Underwater World before the shark tunnel reopened as it was slightly cheaper. The touch tank is great, depending on the staff member there and how informative they are. The seal show was okay. The otter show was fantastic, with a staff member who was very informative and passionate about otters. It makes such a difference when it's more than just a job! Nothing else was outstanding. It's overpriced, and the photo I bought was dodgy.

We went to Underwater World yesterday - the new section is now open. It was really wonderful, although a little bit more expensive than I expected. We went with people who had been before and they said the guy currently training the seals & otters and doing the shows was not there when they came last and he is much more informative and entertaining than the shows they had seen previously. The starfish touch tank is also great. We loved the underwater tunnels and the turtle habitat most but there was also heaps more to see. We spent nearly 5 hours there and had a really great time.

Underwater World is located in the middle of Moollolaba. Great display of aquatic life, from turtles, fish, sharks and seals through to coral and other sea life. Opportunity to touch starfish, learn about the animals and, the highlight, walk in a glass tunnel to observe the fish, sharks and rays. My kids made me go through it at least half a dozen times! Would have loved a cheaper option for late arrival (we got there an hour before closing time and after "shows" were over).

Approximate cost: $35

This is a really good place to take kids of all ages. Everywhere you go it is very pram friendly, so much to do and see and touch. The small pool that has a staff member at it handing the kids sea cucumbers, starfish etc to hold and touch while they tell you a bit about them is amazing. You don't need to be here all day so it works well and is reasonably priced. You can also have seal encounters which was a real treat for the kids to be so close and get a big sloppy seal kiss!

Not as good as other aquariums that I've been to, but Underwater World is still a great day out. The seal show is fun but the shark tunnel is the main attraction.

When I visited the aquarium in January the shark tunnel area was closed due to renovations so we were offered a reduced rate although it wasn't really much of a discount. When were inside we soon realised that the shark tunnel is obviously a main feature of the aquarium as the other tanks and enclosures were not as exciting. It probably only took about 35 minutes to get through all of the displays.

Overall the aquarium was ok, but other Aquariums like the AQWA in Perth, or the Melbourne Aquarium or even the Darling Harbour Aquarium are all a million times better with many more displays and tanks, and they are a lot cheaper!

Approximate cost: $28

I have been heading to Underwater wold on the wharf siince i was a little girl, we love it here, its great for the kids and to get up close to some underwater scaries!!
Great day out, reasonably priced.

Approximate cost: $45. ea

Underwater world is always a great day out! The aquarium fish are amazing and the displays are interesting and fun. We always enjoy the seal show and last time even indulged in a close encounter and got a great photo to remember the day! The place is a tad old and might benefit from a renovation but it is still a great place to go! My favorite is the arched aquarium where the sharks are kept.

A really fun, relaxing day out for the family or friends. Very educational and diverse. Love it!!