SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium in Auckland offers a unique Southern Oceans experience in New Zealand. The walk-through Antarctic Ice Adventure is home to the world’s largest sub-Antarctic penguin colony display and allows visitors to get closer than ever before to these magnificent sub-Antarctic creatures.
Learn about how we rescue and rehabilitate injured turtles at our Turtle Bay and Turtle Rescue interactive zone.
Experience the view under the water in the world’s first curved aquarium tunnel, home to New Zealand’s largest collection of sharks. You can also see displays of various artefacts that Kelly Tarlton the man found while exploring different shipwrecks around the world. SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium boasts unique attractions including world’s only display of Spiny Sea Dragons and the world’s biggest species of stingray. The Rockpool Experience allows visitors to touch different types of starfish and, with the animal-themed quiz trail this truly is an interactive day out.
Add it all up and SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium is a great day out full of marine fun for families and individuals alike – so grab a ticket online today!
Inclusions
- General Admission to SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium
Exclusions
- Animal Adventure Experiences
- Souvenirs
- Food and beverages
Highlights
- The world's largest sub-Antarctic penguin colony
- New Zealand's largest collection of Sharks in the first underwater tunnel
- The worlds' largest species of stingrays
- New Zealand's rocky shore and tropical species await you in the Fish Gallery
- Seahorse Kingdom with the world's only display of Spiny Sea Dragon
- New zone dedicated to our rescued Turtles
Time
- Opening hours: Thursday to Monday, 9.30am to 5pm (last entry at 4pm). Closed Tuesday and Wednesday, except during NZ school holidays. During NZ school holidays, open 7 days – 04 July to 19 July and 26 September to 11 October 2020. Operating hours are subject to change without notice
Additional Information
- All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult (18 years or over)
Parking
- Free carparking is available in the SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium carpark and on Tamaki Drive
Public Transport
- Public buses departs from Britomart Bus Interchange at Commerce Street/Custom Street (Stop 1323) every 15mins, 7 days a week.
- Allow 20-25 mins.
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher