The Winter Elasmo Special - Entry +$110 (ages 12+)

The Winter Elasmo Pass (ages 12+)

The Winter Elasmo Special is the perfect experience for shark lovers and those who want keep warm whilst having fun in our 26-28°c Tropical Lagoon! This package gets you up close and personal with our tropical critters during the Reef Shark Encounter and Zebra Shark Encounter, exploring the animals and their habitats during their feeding times. This bundle of fun takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete, so be sure to arrive at your booking time so you don't miss all the excitement!

After check-in, guests will be provided with all equipment, including an Irukandji wetsuit and wear & keep socks. An experienced fish keeper will guide the encounters, each of which lasts for 20 minutes.

Inclusions for this Package

Admission to the aquarium, entry into the lagoon shallows and both lagoon reefs in your wetsuit, shark food, interaction with the animals (petting/feeding), swimming entry over the deep areas of both lagoons during the snorkels, interesting and informative animal talks and staff on hand for personalised attention. Wear & Keep Souvenir Socks, all wetsuit & snorkelling equipment provided, the encounter experience for 20 mins in the zebra shark exhibit & 20 mins in the reef shark exhibit.

SPECIFICS 

• Children under 12 cannot participate in this Encounter Pass
• Guests are able to wade into the water and complete the encounter whilst standing.
• The package begins at a set time, twice daily, 
• Please arrive on or before booked time to allow guests to check in and get into wetsuits prior to the experience starting. Each encounter will take 20 minutes.
• Shallows/ lagoon exploration time is up to you, approx. 2 hours average

SUGGESTED WINTER ELASMO ENCOUNTERS ITINERARY

First time slot:

1:40pm ~ Check in with the front desk, have your safety briefing and hop into your wetsuit.  

2:05pm ~ Head straight over to our Tropical Lagoon for your encounters. The first one will commence at 2:10pm, aim to be out there 5 minutes prior to prepare yourself and for staff. 

2:10pm ~ Zebra Shark Encounter begins

2:30pm ~ Zebra Shark Encounter finishes, walk to other end of Lagoon for Reef Shark Encounter.

2:40pm ~ Reef Shark Encounter begins.

3:00pm ~ The Reef Encounter will come to an end, either stick around for touching and feeding or head to the hot showers and get changed.

Second time slot:

2:40pm ~ Check in with the front desk, have your safety briefing and hop into your wetsuit.  

3:05pm ~ Head straight over to our Tropical Lagoon for your encounters. The first one will commence at 3:10pm, aim to be out there 5 minutes prior to prepare yourself and for staff. 

3:10pm ~ Reef Encounter begins. 

3:30pm ~ The Reef Encounter will come to an end, walk to the other end of Tropical Lagoon for your zebra shark encounter.

3:40pm ~ Zebra Shark Encounter begins.

4:00pm ~ Zebra Shark Encounter finishes, meet the 4pm tour and talk right where you finish or if you have had enough head to the hot showers outside to keep you cozy when getting dressed.  

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 an 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.

What NOT to bring: 

• Swimwear or rashie/clothes to swim in WITHOUT also purchasing and encounter or snorkel. You cannot enter the lagoons in your own swimwear. Fully clothed dry clothing or Irukandji wetsuits must be worn in the lagoons, swimwear alone is not permitted.
• Non-reef friendly sunscreen. Check the bottle for the reef safe logo, or check with our staff when you enter.
• 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 talk of the day, or arrive by 3.40pm for the last entry session. All Encounters and Snorkels have set times so please arrive on or before your booked time for those experiences. Entry & Discovery Encounters 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 cold drinks 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 35 pax or special requirements.