Solitary Islands Aquarium

The Solitary Islands Aquarium is a public aquarium operated by Southern Cross University's National Marine Science Centre at Charlesworth Bay in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales. It showcases marine life from the Solitary Islands Marine Park, one of New South Wales' largest marine protected areas. The aquarium features themed tanks, touch pools and educational displays highlighting local biodiversity, conservation and marine research, serving as both a visitor attraction and university teaching facility.

Visitors can expect a compact, educational aquarium within the university's National Marine Science Centre overlooking Charlesworth Bay. The interior features a series of themed tanks displaying fish, corals, sharks, rays, seahorses and invertebrates from the Solitary Islands Marine Park, plus interactive touch pools, a turtle rehabilitation display and interpretive panels on marine ecology and research. The setting is indoors with outdoor bay views, suitable for self-guided exploration and guided talks by staff and students.