Purchase Gift Card: Stingray Snorkel $60 or gift package with Entry Pass (ages 12+)

From AUD $98.00
  • Duration: 150 Minutes (approx.)
  • Location: Anna Bay, NSW
A spectacular gift card for visitors aged 12 and above


GIFT CARD: Stingray Snorkel $60 packaged with Entry Pass (aged 12+) 
Inclusions for this Snorkel Package

Admission to the aquarium, Wetsuit Wading Experinece, entry into the lagoon shallows, 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, Snorkel & 1/2 an hour Sting Ray Snorkelling Experience with a helpful guide. 

Specifics 

  • Children under 12 cannot participate in this Snorkel  
  • Must be a confident swimmer
  • First time Snorkelers welcome
  • Snorkel Experiences are at a set times morning and afternoon. 
  • Snorkel will take 1/2 an hour
  • Shallows/Wetsuit Wading Experience time is up to you- 2 hour average

The traditional snorkel experience in the original Fingill Lagoon includes swimming amongst the large and small mesmerising rays in the natural ocean habitat Immerse yourself in their wonderful underwater world, as they glide under and around you.

Already have a Gift Card and want to book it in? 

To Book in your gift card and go to https://sharkencounters.com.au/buy-tickets/ Click on Snorkels, click on Stingray Snorkel $60 packaged with Entry Pass (aged 12+) Select the options you would like (with one or more options being the same as what is on the gift card eg adult stingray snorkel packaged with entry pass), select the date and session time wished to visit, once at payment screen enter the voucher code of the gift card in the voucher section, more than one gift cards can be added at a time. 


About Irukandji

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 feet/legs wet. Physically stepping into the shallows of the lagoons with them or opting for the very Aussie wetsuit brings a whole new level of excitement and fear, the animals display their endearing personalities & steal the hearts of visitors they meet. Visitors quickly develop a passion and stewardship, making for a life-long love and understanding of these misunderstood species and the ocean ecosystem. 

Irukandji Activities & Levels of Entry 

  • Stay completely dry and view them all from the edges of the lagoon (Included in Entry Pass)
  • Touch, pet, feed & meet the animals (Included in Entry Pass) 
  • Paddling in the shallows of the lagoon ankle deep in bare feet in your own clothes (your clothes must not get wet so shorts or skirts recommended) surrounded by the friendly animals (Included in Entry Pass) 
  • Access to hourly educational talks by our knowledgeable fish keepers (included in Entry Pass)
  • Upgrade to socks ($) Wear & Keep souvenir socks are great option to wear for anybody feeling nervous if the animals are curious about toes. Wearing socks in the water is safe for the animals and creates a camouflage plus they are a great souvenir to keep and wear as normal socks. Socks are included FOC in all snorkels and encounters so please do not purchase them twice. 
  • Upgrade to Wetsuit ($) This is the cheapest way to completely immerse yourself with the animals wading in both lagoons or relaxing seated on the sandy beach with them swimming around and on your lap (up to neck deep for this experience - for swimming option please see snorkel) This incredible experience includes entry into the deeper wading section of the lagoons and one of our wetsuit for that Aussie surfer experience. Wetsuits range from baby sizes to Mens 7XL and are included FOC for infants. Irukandji's in house wetsuits must be worn and they are your visual ticket into deeper lagoon, wetsuits are also included FOC in all snorkels and encounters so please do not purchase them twice. 
  • Learning about the animals on a guided tour available for large groups otherwise be sure to stop in and chat to the guides as not only do they have the food for the animals they love talking about them and the important ocean systems
  • Upgrade to a Snorkel ($) The Ultimate wet experience, swimming with the animals of your chosen species in a wild thrilling adventure. These special Snorkels happen only at certain times in the day for a max of 10pax so please plan ahead. 
  • Upgrade to an Encounter ($) 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 6pax they are very much sought after. See  each encounter for further info
  • Hot showers and taking shark selfies
  • Annual Passes ($) available that pay for themselves during the 2nd visit and include wetsuits every time, as many times as you like for a year. They also include discounts on some of the other activities once purchased. 

Preparation/What to bring to Irukandji

What to bring: Hats, REEF-FRIENDLY sunscreen, cameras (underwater cameras are great!), clothes (t-shirts & shorts or skirts that can stay dry in the shallows, Only bring swimwear or spare underwear for those choosing the wetsuit wading option and for all encounters and snorkels. Your own prescription mask set- we do allow these however you will need to allow extra time before your experience for us to clean/soak your snorkel in solution to ensure it is free from any nasties (at least and hour before activity). 

What NOT to bring: Swimwear or rashie/clothes to get wet in without a wetsuit (staying dry clothing or our wetsuit must be worn in lagoons, not swimwear alone or other wet clothes), non-reef friendly sunscreen, your own neoprene wetsuits or water shoes- because they could introduce toxins to our lagoons and we limit the items going in, especially neoprene which can harbour marine life from the ocean and cannot be cleaned in a hurry. 

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 incredible conservation aquarium is very one of the most popular things to do in Port Stephens, especially in bad weather. Busy times can book our for an entire day, forward bookings are definitely needed on all big activities and on the Entry Pass during long weekends and school holidays so you don't miss out. Sessions run all day from 9am-5pm. Last arrival by 3.40pm (you may arrive after 2.40 however will miss out on the full experience. All Encounters and Snorkels have set times so please arrive on or before your booked time, Entry Passes are more flexible and it shouldn't matter to much if you are running late or want to arrive early


TO BOOK IN WITH YOUR GIFT CARD PRIOR TO YOUR VISIT GO TO https://sharkencounters.com.au/buy-tickets/

CLICK ON SNORKELS, CLICK ON STINGRAY SNORKEL, CHOOSE YOUR PREFERRED DAY, THEN ENTER YOUR VOUCHER CODE AT CHECKOUT :)