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SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's General Admission

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60 minutes

Dive under Auckland's waterfront and you'll discover spectacular secrets of the Southern Ocean and see the magic of an Antarctic fantasyland, complete with penguins strutting in fresh snow and ice! You'll get up close to the majestic King and playful Gentoo penguins, see jellyfish displays, find out how we look after our rescued turtles and check out the world's biggest species of stingray swimming above you at our curved tunnel. Experience over 30 live animal exhibits and see over 80 different species in the 13 themed zones.

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Available from 16th Jun 2025

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Itinerary

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium

At SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium there is over 30 exhibits and more than 80 different species. Featuring 13 themed zones, SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium boasts unique attractions including world’s largest Sub-Antarctic penguin colony display, world’s only display of Spiny Sea Dragons and the world’s biggest species of stingray. The Antarctic Encounter is a walk-through penguin encounter which allows visitors to get closer than ever before to the majestic King and playful Gentoo penguins. Kelly Tarlton’s famous Shark Tunnel (The brainchild of renowned marine archaeologist and diver Kelly Tarlton), is home to New Zealand’s largest collection of sharks with Maori Pacifica themed. The Rockpool Experience allows visitors to touch a starfish and, with Amazing Creation and Turtle Rescue interactive zones this truly is a great day out.

Admission Ticket Included

Inclusions

  • General Admission Ticket
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Food and drinks (available to purchase on-site)
  • Souvenir Photos (available to purchase on-site)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Photography is allowed, however use of flashbulbs around the animals is prohibited
  • Opens Thursday to Monday, closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Open from 9:30am to 5:00pm (last entry at 4.00pm)
  • Child 15 years and under must enter with an adult over 16 years of age
  • We politely request that you refrain from visiting our aquarium should you start displaying any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19.

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Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium

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Direct access

Please present your Viator voucher at the entrance desk inside Kelly Tarlton's. You must have valid photo ID with you.

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SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium