Sydney Aquarium

A visit to Sydney’s Aquarium makes for a great intro to the diversity of Australia’s marine life. It is especially fun if you are soon headed to the Great Barrier Reef or another spot with wonderful diving or snorkeling like Lord Howe Island since many of the creatures that you will meet there are also on view here. Go online before your visit to get a sense of all of the daily activities and interactions on offer such as shark feedings, marine talks and a glass bottom boat behind-the-scenes tour. Open daily until 8 p.m.

Tip: There are many restaurants just outside in Darling Harbour, including Nick’s and Eat Love Pizza, which serves excellent brick-oven pizzas.