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Port Stephens Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters Entry Pass with Souvenir Socks + Wetsuit Hire + Tropical Snorkel

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Port Stephens Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters Entry Pass with Souvenir Socks + Wetsuit Hire + Tropical Snorkel

Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters

Port Stephens, Sydney
English
Flexible. up to 3.5 hours
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Standard Inclusions

Attraction opens 9am-5pm, arrive by 3.30pm for the full experience, closed on Christmas Day 25 December.
Reef Shark Snorkel time: 10:00, 14:00
Includes:
1. Aquarium entry
2. Entry into the shallows of the lagoons (no swimming)

3. Souvenir socks to keep
4. Wetsuit Hire
5. Tropical snorkel tour & snorkeling equipment
6. Fish food
7. Hot showers

From AUD
$98.00

Adult

Child 12-16yr

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ENQUIRIES

1 Key Facts

Included

Attraction opens 9am-5pm, arrive by 3.30pm for the full experience, closed on Christmas Day 25 December.
Reef Shark Snorkel time: 10:00, 14:00
Includes:
1. Aquarium entry
2. Entry into the shallows of the lagoons (no swimming)

3. Souvenir socks to keep
4. Wetsuit Hire
5. Tropical snorkel tour & snorkeling equipment
6. Fish food
7. Hot showers

Not included

1. Transport from/to hotels
2. Food & beverages not listed as Inclusions
3. Souvenirs

4. Travel Insurance
5. Any optional extra items (including but not limited to Lagoon Snorkel / photo packages) that are not included in the standard admission. All optional extra items are at own expense.

Destination

Port Stephens, Sydney

Address

2 Jessie Road, Anna Bay NSW 2316

How to get there

● By Car
Located approximately 210km north of Sydney Domestic Airport, takes about 3 hours; approximately 25km east of Newcastle Airport, takes about 25 minutes; approximately 12km southwest of Nelson Bay, takes about 15 minutes.

- From Newcastle
When leaving from Newcastle follow the signs towards Nelson Bay. At Salt Ash you will precede through 2 Roundabouts. About 10 minutes later you will come up to a third roundabout. Turn right at the roundabout from Nelson Bay road onto Jessie road and you will head straight into the new Irukandji.

- From Nelson Bay
If you are leaving from Nelson Bay follow Nelson Bay Rd for about 10 minutes. You will pass through the roundabout that turns off towards Anna Bay to your left. Not long after this you will come upon another roundabout. Turn left at this roundabout onto Jessie Road and right into Irukandji.

- Free Onsite parking available

● By Public Transport
Unfortunately there is no direct public transport available. Most visitors drive or arrive on a coach tour. If you do not drive, please book one of the day tours that visits the Port Stephens.

Operating hours

Daily	09:00 - 17:00	Last tour at 15:30
Christmas Day (25 December)	Closed

Check-in requirements

Please arrive 20 minutes before your snorkel experience so you don't miss out on time in the water.

Please ensure you arrive at the ticket office 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time to allow enough time to check in. Regrettably, failure to arrive before this time will most likely be classified as no-show and result in forfeiting the booking and it cannot be refunded or transferred.

If you are not familiar with the area or travelling on a weekend or local public holidays / school holidays, please make sure you've checked your timetable or driving route beforehand, and allow extra travelling time for unexpected delays to ensure you do not miss your check in.

What to bring/wear

● Appropriate clothing for all weather conditions, eg. jacket for cooler months.
● Comfortable enclosed walking shoes
● Swimmers and towels
● Hats
● Camera (waterproof)
● Money / credit card for optional purchases

Other info

● This activity is for ages 12 years and over.

● Child Policy
- Youth 16 years and over may enter the facility without an accompanying adult. Appropriate ID or other proof of age must be presented. Irukandji reserves the right to verify the age and identity of any unaccompanied minor or young guardians.
- Children under 16 years must be accompanied by a paying adult, and must remain under the control or supervision of the adult at all times.
- For water safety children under 12 must be accompanied by a paying adult or or guardian aged 16 or over in the lagoons.

● Tickets will include entry to most, but not all, areas of the Attraction. Subject to availability and at Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters discretion, Visitors may be able to purchase additional tickets to obtain access to all areas of the Attraction.

● The Best Time for a Shark Encounter
During winter hours, the quietest times to visit are on weekdays or prior to 12:00 or after 14:00. During summer hours, the quietest times to visit are prior to 10:00 or after 15:00.

【Facility Policies】
● No Smoking
Smoking is strictly prohibited within 20 metres of Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters building.
● Use of flash is prohibited
Please remember not to use the flash when taking photos or videos as the majority are nocturnal species.
● No Pets
For the safety of your pet and the animals in the aquarium, pets are not allowed in the facility. There is a shaded forest next to the aquarium that may be used to keep them cool, however in the middle of summer it could still be too hot for them in this location. Seeing eye dogs are permitted in the facility.
● Strollers
Strollers are permitted throughout the Attraction. Please be considerate of other visitors as you navigate your way.
● Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters will endeavor to ensure that as many exhibits as possible are on display. The Service Provider may, however, without prior notice and without refund or compensation, change the operating hours of the Attraction, close the Attraction or any part of it temporarily, restrict the number of persons having access to the Attraction, and/or close any part of the Attraction or interactive program for operational reasons.
● Unnecessary noise (such as that from the use of radio sets and other electrical equipment), or any behaviour likely to cause annoyance disturbance to other visitors and/or animals or confusion of any kind is not permitted in any part of the Attraction.

【What NOT to Bring】
● Your own wetsuits
Unfortunately marine diseases can be transferred in to the tanks if wetsuits allowed that have not been treated into the water. The animals health is the most important thing of all.
● Creams, lotions, repellents
Please don't spray/wipe anything onto your skin before visiting Irukandji. If you want to use sunscreen it must be certified as reef-friendly so as not to leach harsh chemicals into the animal's habitat. Read more about reef-friendly certification here http://haereticus-lab.org/protect-land-sea-certification/
● A Snorkel
Please use the equipment the Service Provider provide so as to avoid possible contamination from other sources. The masks and snorkels are sterilised after each use for your protection and hygiene.

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【Important Post-Covid Service Information】
- Visitors are not permitted to enter Irukandji Property if they:
• are experiencing any flu-like symptoms (sore throat, runny nose, persistent cough, shortness of breath, fever);
• have been in close contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19 (during the period of time in which the virus is contagious);
• are awaiting the results of a test for COVID-19;
• reside with anyone who is awaiting the results of a test for COVID-19
• have returned from international travel and failed to observe the government requirement to quarantine for 14 days
• have been in a virus hot-spot in the last 14 days
- Visitors who are subject to any of the above conditions for exclusion must be willing and able to agree to the following requirements to:
• Leave the site immediately if they become unwell, after notifying a staff member;
• Check in to Irukandji using the NSW service application, or give their contact information to staff to keep records according to government
• Wear masks according to the current NSW covid-19 guidelines
• Follow the current Covid-19 vaccination rules
- Please refer to https://sharkencounters.com.au/covid-19-policy/ for the latest updates during the post-Covid period.

2 Overview

Available for adults and children 12+ this all-inclusive adventure begins with the Shallows Encounter above and evolves into a complete guided snorkeling encounter. Swim out over the deep section with your experienced guide, surrounded by the animals.

Port Stephens Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters Entry Pass with Souvenir Socks + Wetsuit Hire + Tropical Snorkel

About Irukandji

Irukandji's mission is to positively impact the ocean through marine education and introducing visitors to misunderstood ocean predators and providing the perfect experience through fun and fear.

This unique experience is a once in a lifetime opportunity to interact with marine life by joining them in their world. Feeding a natural predator in the wild can create an array of impacts from damaging delicate ecological systems to influencing the behaviors of these animals to associate humans with food. Irukandji takes away that danger with a wide array of friendly sharks and rays just bursting to say Hi.

Irukandji is a massive family, fish and staff alike, whose life dream is to reveal the true character of some of the worlds most beautiful, intelligent, elusive creatures and at the same time educate us about the Australia's delicate ocean ecosystems.

Highlights

Perfect for the more adventurous visitors
Un-believable Aussie experience - great for photos
Includes wetsuit and snorkel gears
Tailored to the individual needs on the day
Access in the water with the friendly animals
Assistance feeding the animals
Indoors protected from the elements
Visitors step outside their comfort zone
Swim out over the deep section with experienced guide, surrounded by the animals
Safe Shark Experience

This adventure includes the a complete guided snorkelling encounter.

Tropical Snorkel Experience
Swim out over the deep section with the help of your experienced guide, surrounded by the animals and looking down at the huge (3m) sharks snoozing on the bottom. Suitable for experienced or beginners (must be able to swim without assistance) it includes all the equipment needed and has hot showers available afterwards.
Participants must be 12 years old and over.
Please arrive 20 minutes before your snorkel experience so you don't miss out!

Swim out over the deep section with the help of your experienced guide, surrounded by the animals and looking down at the huge (3m) sharks snoozing on the bottom.

Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters is an interactive aquarium where you will get the chance to feed and pet a variety of species of sharks and rays.

Experienced guides interacting with the animals & guests will also present the entertaining Shark Show every hour.

Entry to Irukandji is a unique, unlike the usual aquarium viewing through glass guests have the ability to meet the wildlife, pet them and feed them with provided included food at various pools.

Irukandji's mission is to positively impact the ocean through marine education and introducing visitors to misunderstood ocean predators and providing the perfect experience through fun and fear.