Reef HQ Great Barrier Reef Aquarium

Small but a really great layout to take advantage of the gorgeous views. Staff were helpful and ammenities were clean and tidy

Simple Aquarium but simply the best. Staff so helpful in these difficult times. Nice coffee and snacks in an amazing environment. Huge ‘outdoor’ tank with enormous variety of fish. Well signed tanks with huge variety.

Always go here every few years. Nice to see they keep updating fixtures and exhibits. I can see potential for a more interactive Cafe. Would like to see more on coral bleaching as an interactive demo.

Booking was full but after calling on the telephone, staff were nice enough to put us on a waiting list in case attendees left prematurely. We received a call and moseyed on down.

A great experience in the heart of Townsville. Friendly and knowledgeable people and fish/molluscs/reptiles etc.very welcoming. One reviewer said (and I am paraphrasing here) :

“greatest way to see the barrier reef without getting wet”

This is extremely accurate.

Five stars.

It's a great little spot. I wish it was bigger and offered more for the little ones. Have taken several out of town guests here and most are underwhelmed.

Pretty exxy and fairly tired looking overall. Some of the exhibits were empty also. Not quite up to the same standard as the Cairns Aquarium

Had a fantastic time. I do miss petting the sea critters like we use to be able to but understand it's for the animals health. Eat before you go. Food prices outrageous. They do have cardboard water containers though which is a bonus and a water refill station which is also pretty awesome

Just did the Valentine's Day dinner.
Worth.
Every.
Bloody.
Dollar.

Amazing food, wine and service, plus a private window to the reef tank.
Treat yo self.

We had a great time here. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. The turtle hospital here does a lot of great work. Definitely recommend visiting!

I sadly had to give this place a one star, the place itself is lovely and beautiful so is most the staff, as long as you keep away from the so called water view cafe, one of the ladies is very rude she’s the only one that goes behind counter but she is also cooks, this whole cafe is a mess, please do your self a big favour and stir away from the cafe maccers not far anyway.

As always the Aquarium never fails to deliver excellent entertainment or fun! This time around, we were mesmerised by the appearance of "Mermaids" delivering the message of keeping our oceans clean of plastics and general debris.

A great place to see marine life, however, was expecting a larger complex after seeing it on TV. Customer service is great.

Honestly it's a really small place. Workers are great but there just isn't really alot in terms of attractions to go through. Can probably do the whole place in 15 min

Great place to see, lots to see, in-depth information from aquarium staff, hands on and feeding of aquarium animals. Easy place to access.

Staff appeared annoyed by my client (aged 5 with autism) as he was running, stimming and squealing with excitement. Glass was dirty and made it hard to get clear pictures of the fish.

Nice, but not very extensive. Need more attractions inside. The touch pool used to be brilliant when I was a kid, now it's always shut

Great place to spend a few hours. The staff are really lovely and kind. Ryan who hosts the shows was awesome and great involving the kids.

Awesome viait got the yerly so we can take advantage of the relaxation of watching all the different fish and sea life. Very informative and staff are plentiful and extremely helpful. Awesome lil gift shop means u can take a lil memory home with you:)

Great place for all ages. Snorkelling with out getting wet. Educational. Interesting. Fascinating. Has a lovely little cafe too.

We visited again on Saturday 22/6/19 to find our beloved Reef HQ a shadow of its former self. Some great smaller attractions, the dive show was mediocre at best.