Aquarium of Western Australia

AQWA The Aquarium of Western Australia
AQWA logo
Front Entrance to AQWA
31°49′36″S 115°44′17″E / 31.82668°S 115.738118°E / -31.82668; 115.738118 (Aquarium of Western Australia)
Date opened1988 (as Underwater World, Perth)
2001 (as AQWA)
LocationHillarys, Western Australia
No. of species400
Volume of largest tank3,000,000 litres (793,000 US gal)
Location
Websitewww.aqwa.com.au

The Aquarium of Western Australia (AQWA) is a privately owned aquarium in Hillarys, Western Australia. Located approximately 20 km (12 mi) north-west of Perth City, it is a popular attraction for tourists and locals alike.

AQWA was Australia's largest aquarium when it opened and still possesses Australia's largest single aquarium and underwater tunnel, the 3 million litre Shipwreck Coast exhibit.