Aquarium of Western Australia

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The Aquarium of Western Australia (AQWA)
Entrance to AQWA
Interactive map of The Aquarium of Western Australia (AQWA)
31°49′36″S 115°44′17″E / 31.82668°S 115.738118°E / -31.82668; 115.738118 (Aquarium of Western Australia)
Date opened1988 (as Underwater World, Perth)
2001 (as AQWA)
LocationHillarys, Western Australia
No. of species400
Volume of largest tank3,000,000 litres (793,000 US gal)
Websitewww.aqwa.com.au

The Aquarium of Western Australia (AQWA) is a privately owned aquarium in Hillarys, Western Australia. Located approximately 20 km (12 mi) north-west of Perth at Hillarys Boat Harbour, it is a popular attraction for both tourists and locals.

AQWA was Australia's largest aquarium when it opened and still possesses Australia's largest single aquarium and underwater tunnel, the 3 million-litre Shipwreck Coast exhibit. As of 2025, AQWA houses over 45 unique displays showcasing native Western Australian marine life and living corals, many of which are endemic to WA's waters.


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