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                                  Dive in and wave "See you later" to Reef HQ Aquarium

                                  Dive in on Sunday, January 31st to wave "see you later" to Reef HQ Aquarium before we close for reef-furbishments. Bookings essential.

                                  Member's Exclusive Event: Wave "See you later" to Reef HQ Aquarium

                                  An exclusive opportunity for members to wave "see you later" to Reef HQ Aquarium and their favourite fish.

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                                  Visit us digitally from your home through videos, Facebook lives and activities. Schedules will be updated here.

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                                  Reef HQ Completes the Picture

                                  The announcement in last night’s budget, for $5.6 million over 3 years to upgrade exhibits, completes funding for a suite of upgrades to Reef HQ Aquarium, which are planned to commence in 2021.

                                  07/10/20

                                  Reef HQ Aquarium's Facelift

                                  Reef HQ Aquarium has received $5 million for a facelift, as part of the Government’s COVID19 Relief and Recovery Fund to assist Great Barrier Reef tourism and the North Queensland regional economy. This funding will see a modern new façade, and a new admissions and foyer area.

                                  01/10/20

                                  Reef HQ Aquarium continues its green journey

                                  Reef HQ Aquarium in Townsville, Queensland will soon become the first aquarium in the world to run a revolutionary new thermal energy storage and renewable energy system.

                                  10/09/20
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