Seahorse World

Beauty Point, TAS

Zoos & Wildlife
3 (5 reviews)

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Address: W Tamar Hwy, Beauty Point TAS 7270, Australia How do we get there? Number: 03 6383 4111
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About this activity

The seahorse has always been a seemingly mystical creature, and one of immense attraction! (And they're cute!)

However, sadly through fishing and habitat destruction, their numbers globally have dwindled.

Seahorse World in Northern Tasmania, is a unique facility that is designed to conserve this beautiful creature, as well as provide a really fun and educational experience for families, and in particular kids. After all, they are the future who can save the species! 

The focus of Seahorse World to ensuring they provide all who visit with a friendly, personalised, and informative experience.

There are a number of experiences that you will encounter during time time at Seahorse World. There is the Cave of the Seahorse (sounds spooky, but it's not!) which is an exhibit of sea dragons, seahorses and pipefish. There is a fascinating high-tech working seahorse farm which shows kids the life cycle of the seahorse, from birth to adulthood.

There is even the Wonders of the Southern Ocean aquariums which feature a number of very strange, weird but wonderful marine species, such as the weedy sea dragons (try and spot them among the actual seaweed!), giant cuttlefish, sharks and that always popular touch pool for kids.

What is in there that you can feel!? Slimy we bet!

What makes Seahorse World stand out is that they offer a fully guided tour experience run by the really lovely staff there. This 45 minute tour offers a behind the scenes look at the working farm, as well as feeding the fish as well as all the exhibits in the aquarium.

A fun aquarium with a difference, and a great way for kids to learn about the destruction and conservation of the environment, and to see first hand the creatures that are affected directly by our actions. A fascinating and insightful family day out. 

Activity location

Directions

Seahorse World is located just 50 minutes drive north of Launceston at Beauty Point. The GPS address is 200 Flinders Street, but the address is Shed 1A Inspection Head Wharf just off West Tamar Hwy.


There is off-road parking.

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How much does it cost?

Hilton

Adults

$23.50

Hilton

Children

$10 (4-16 years)

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Discount

$21 concession

Hilton

Free Under

3 years

Hilton

Last Updates

2023

Seahorse World FAQ’s

Seahorse World is dedicated to the breeding, education and conservation of seahorses. They are the only Australian CITES (Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species) approved seahorse farm, with a licence to practise captive breeding and to export live seahorses around the world.

There's a cafe on site where you'll be able to enjoy some delicious lunches and snacks and maybe an ice-cream or two!

The tour lasts for 45 minutes, but allow at least an hour. You can then take your time and enjoy it all in your own time. See what you can remember!

The gift shop is always a popular place to get those seahorse related gifts to take home!

They have a host of interactive educational events for students. They cater for students with special needs, pre-schoolers, primary right through to tertiary students. During the school holidays in Tasmania, they'll offer a great daily Kids Discovery Program, so your little ones can learn all about the wonderful seahorses.

Seahorse World is fully wheel chair accessible, and at the door front is disabled parking available.

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