Welcome to the Naturaliste Marine Discovery Centre

Explore the mysteries of Western Australia's vast aquatic world as never before.

The Naturaliste Marine Discovery Centre reveals the variety and wonder of our marine and freshwater life in exciting, interactive and fun ways.

The centre, located on the Sunset Coast just 20 minutes north of Perth City, is a project of the Department of Fisheries, Western Australia.

Get up close to some local marine species at our rock pool
Get up close to some local
marine species at our rock pool
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Open Monday to Friday 10 - 4pm
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