IRUKANDJI GOLD PASS $190 packaged with Entry Pass (ages 12+)

GOLD PASS PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

Admission to the aquarium, entry into the lagoon shallows and both lagoon reefs in your wetsuit, shark food, interaction with the animals (petting/feeding), interesting and informative animal talks and staff on hand for personalised attention. Wear & Keep Souvenir Socks, wetsuit & snorkelling equipment provided, private access into Tropical Lagoon for 20 minutes during each encounter, the snorkelling experience for 1/2 an hour in the Reef Shark end of Tropical Lagoon.

SPECIFICS 

• Children 11 years and under cannot participate in the Gold Pass. 
• Participants must be able to swim unassisted/ float calmly with minimal kicking (pool noodles can be provided for less confident swimmers).
• First time snorkelers welcome. 
• The Gold Pass experience is at a set time (see booking times and availability)
• Booking time is arrival time, to allow guests to check in and get into wetsuits prior to the experience starting. Please see below for suggested itinerary. 
• The Coastal Currents Snorkel will take 30 minutes and the Zebra Shark Encounter and The Reef Shark Encounter each take 20 minutes. 
• Shallows time is up to you - most guests take an average of 2 hours, but you may stay as long as you wish.
• Entry into the Lagoon shallows
• Shark food at various feeding locations during Shallows Encounter
• Interesting and informative animal talks

Suggested Gold Pass Itinerary 

12:40pm ~ Check in with the front desk, have you safety briefing, hop into your wetsuit and make sure snorkels fit

1:15pm ~ Head straight out to our Fingill Lagoon to get into your snorkel. This will commence at 1:20pm, aim to be out there 5 minutes prior to prepare yourself and for staff. 

1:20pm ~ Coastal Currents Snorkel begins. 

1:50pm ~ Snorkel finishes, giving you an hour to spare before your 3pm Zebra Shark Encounter. Stay around our Fingill Lagoon, sit in the water and have a listen to our Stingray Talk. 

2:20pm ~ Stingray talk will end and you can feed our stingrays. Stay seated in the water, you will be provided with a peg and some food for the critters. You can also check out our nursery and our eels.

2:40pm ~ Start heading over to our Tropical Lagoon so preparations for your Zebra Shark Encounter and Reef Shark Encounter & Feed start. Both encounters are held in our Topical Lagoon. In the meantime, you can feed our zebra sharks and have a look in our nursery 

3pm ~ Zebra Shark Encounters begins. 

3:20pm ~ Head straight over to the reef shark side of our lagoon which is where the Reef Shark Encounter & Feed will begin. 

3:50pm ~ Stick around our Tropical lagoon for some feeding of our Zebra Sharks

4pm onwards ~ We will hold another stingray talk at 4pm, you are welcome to listen to this one again and continue with feeding our stingrays. 

If you are ready to head off after the big exciting day, we have hot showers outside to keep you cozy when getting dressed. 

IRUKANDJI SHARK & RAY ENCOUNTERS ~ AN OVERVIEW

Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters is an incredible interactive aquarium like no other. Visitors can enjoy our sandy beaches surrounded by many curious, friendly Sharks & Rays whilst staying (mostly) dry, only getting their feet wet, by partial immersion in an encounter or all the way in for a snorkel. Physically stepping into the shallows of the lagoons with them or opting for the very Aussie DISCOVERY PASS brings a whole new level of excitement and fear. The animals display their endearing personalities & steal the hearts of those they meet. Visitors develop a passion and stewardship, making for a life-long love and understanding of these misunderstood species and their important ocean ecosystems. 

Irukandji Activities & Levels of Entry 

1. Spectator - stay completely dry and view them all from the edges of the lagoon (Included in Entry Pass)
2. Touch, pet, feed & meet the animals from the edges of the lagoons (Included in Entry Pass) 
3. Feet wet in the shallows of the lagoon in bare feet in your own clothes (Included in Entry Pass) Clothes must not get wet so shorts or skirts recommended 
4. View hourly educational talks by our knowledgeable fish keepers (Included in Entry Pass) 
5. Upgrade to socks ($) Wear & Keep souvenir socks are great option to wear for anybody feeling nervous if the animals are curious about toes. Wearing socks in the water is safe for the animals and creates a camouflage plus they are a great souvenir to keep and wear as normal socks. Socks are included FOC in all snorkels and encounters so please do not purchase them twice. 
6. Learning about the animals on a guided tour available for large groups otherwise be sure to chat to the guides present at the lagoons as not only do they have the food for the animals they love answering questions, chatting about them and the important ocean systems.
7. Upgrade to Wetsuit ($) with the Discovery Pass. This is the cheapest option to completely immerse yourself with the animals, wading deeper into both lagoons or relaxing seated on the sandy beach with them swimming around you. This incredible experience includes entry into the deeper wading section of the lagoons and the use of a wetsuit for that Aussie surfer experience. Wetsuits range from baby sizes to Mens 7XL and are included FOC for all infants 2 years and under. Irukandji's included in-house wetsuits must be worn due to biosecurity (introduction of dormant aquatic microbiome). Personal wetsuits or swimwear (alone) may not be worn. Wetsuits are included FOC in all snorkels and encounters so please do not purchase the Discovery Pass if you are already doing a separate encounter.
8. Upgrade to one of three Snorkels ($) The ultimate wet experience, swimming with the animals of your chosen species in a wild thrilling adventure. These special Snorkels happen only at certain times in the day for a max of 10 pax so please plan ahead so you don't miss out.
9. Upgrade to an Encounter ($) Some of our hands down favourite experiences can be found in the private encounters, with only a couple of sessions a day and a maximum of 6 pax they are very much sought after. See each encounter for further information and session times. 
10. Annual Passes ($) If you live anywhere near Irukandji and plan to visit more than once the Annual Pass is the very best deal. The Pass pays for itself after the 2nd visit and includes the hugely popular DISCOVERY PASS every time you visit (as many times as you like within a year of commencement). This incredible pass also includes a secret link to HALF PRICE Snorkels & Encounters which is emailed out to the primary passholder. 
11. Group Discounts & Experiences ($) Leaders in education & incredible team building experiences Irukandji offers personalised tours with a private guide at discounted prices for groups over 13pax 
12. Hot showers and taking shark selfies

PREPARATION:

What to bring: 

• Hats, Towels & REEF-FRIENDLY sunscreen
• Cameras (underwater cameras are welcomed)
• Short clothes (t-shirts & shorts/skirts that can stay dry in the shallows) 
• Or bring swimwear or spare underwear only for those choosing a DISCOVERY PASS, ENCOUNTER or SNORKEL to wear under the wetsuit provided. 
• Your own prescription mask/snorkel set- NOTE: Allow extra time before your experience for us to clean/soak your snorkel in solution to ensure it is free from any nasties. Please reach out to the administration team prior to your visit to organise. 
• Picnic - As we do-not have a fully fledged cafe (yet until we build it) We have snacks and treats available and welcome any outside picnics or catering to be brought on site. We also have the scrumptious DANTE'S THIRD CIRCLE Mexican food truck on most Sundays and some Saturdays

What NOT to bring: 

• Swimwear or rashie/clothes to swim in without one of our in-house wetsuits over the top (fully clothed dry clothing or Irukandji wetsuits must be worn in the lagoons, swimwear alone is not permitted)
• Non-reef friendly sunscreen (There is some available for purchase on site if need be)
• Your own personal wetsuits or water/reef shoes as these could introduce toxins to our lagoons and we limit the items going in, especially neoprene which can harbour microscopic marine-life from the ocean. Decontamination & quarantine of these items is a lengthy overnight process we hope to avoid.

Irukandji Terms & Conditions: 

See your trade kit for agent specific T&Cs or the Irukandji website: https://sharkencounters.com.au/terms-conditions/ for general T&C of entry

When to visit Irukandji 

Our aquarium is very popular and in busy times of year can book our for an entire day as we limit our availability for the animals serenity. Forward bookings are definitely needed on public and school holidays so you don't miss out. Open from 9am-5pm. Arrive before 3pm to get the full experience, including the last Big Shark Talk of the day, or arrive by 3.40pm for the last session. All Encounters and Snorkels have set times so please arrive on or before your booked time for those experiences. Entry & Discovery Passes are more flexible and it shouldn't matter too much if you are running late or decide to visit early.

Also available at the facility are hot showers, snacks and beverages as well as a fully stocked gift shop for you to enjoy before or after your encounter. Picnic tables and grassy areas are provided so feel free to bring lunch, stay as long as you want and relax in between your encounters with the animals.

Open 9am-5pm every day of the year except Christmas Day

Please contact us for groups over 40 pax or special requirements