Great Barrier Reef Aquarium

The Great Barrier Reef Aquarium (formerly known as Reef HQ) is currently closed for redevelopment. Please visit our website www.greatbarrierreefaquarium.au for latest news and project updates.

Located in Townsville, North Queensland, the Great Barrier Reef Aquarium (formerly known as Reef HQ) is Australia's official National Education Centre for the Great Barrier Reef. Since 1987, the Aquarium has been the home of the one of the world's largest living coral reef exhibits, bringing the Reef to the land for all ages and abilities to experience the magic of the iconic ecosystem. As a global leader in tropical reef education, the Aquarium will open your eyes to an amazing world filled with thousands of charismatic marine creatures and an incredible biodiversity that replicates the magic of the Reef.