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Visit Auckland's #1 attraction to see and learn about the amazing array of colourful sea life!
Highlights
- Visit Auckland's #1 attraction!
- Discover an amazing array of colourful sea life including turtles, stingrays, seahorses and more
- Get amazing up close views of King and Gentoo Penguins
- Experience the sharks swimming above you in the famous Shark Tunnel
- Get hands on in the Tidal Touch Pools
- Learn and interact as you explore over 30 exciting exhibits
Get the family together for the best day out at Auckland's top attraction - SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium!
Located on the waterfront of Auckland City at Ōkahu Bay, Kelly Tarlton's is home to thousands of marine animals including the world's largest Sub-Antarctic penguin colony exhibit, sharks, stingrays, jellyfish, seahorse, turtles and more.
Showcasing over 30 live animal displays and hands-on exhibits there is plenty to learn and see making this a fun day out the whole family will enjoy.
Enjoy amazing views of the majestic King Penguins and be entertained by the playful Gentoo Penguins at the Antarctic Ice Adventure. This is New Zealand's only colony of Sub-Antarctic penguins allowing you the rare opportunity to get up close to these magnificent birds.
Take a stroll through the Shark Tunnel where you will have 4 different shark species swimming above and beside you. This is the first curved aquarium tunnel in the world which has now been replicated in aquariums across the globe.
Your kids will love the hands-on experience at the Tidal Touch Pools and the Amazing Creations room where they can draw their own sea creature and have it come to life on a screen. The indoor playground Shipwreck Shores is a big hit with children providing a safe and fun play experience.
Dive in to explore this magical underwater world!
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Magali BOARETTO from French Polynesia wrote on 17 April 2023
Moyen
J'étais venu il y a 10 ans et ça a beaucoup changé, j'apprécie toujours le tunnel des requins et des raies, le bassin a l'entrée avec les tortues et les pinguins vraiement en grand nombre et si photogénique. Mais l'espace c'est rétrécie il n'y a plus le bassin du béluga peux être à cause des inondations de juillet ou de la tempêtes. On ne rentre plus chez les pingouins je pense pour les préserver. Du coup les espaces sont remplacer par beaucoup de panneaux pour expliquer et responsabiliser les petits enfants et des jeux. A faire seulement avec des enfants en bas âge beaucoup d'amusements et de découvertes pour eux.
Penny from New Zealand wrote on 26 February 2025
Wonderful
I took my four year old grandson. Was educational and a great variety to see and do. We both enjoyed our visit but were both sad to see penguins living in such closed conditions. Hopefully they were all born into captivity and know no other life...
Joy Jeram from New Zealand wrote on 20 February 2025
Expensive Merch/souvenir
Expensive merch. Bought the photo, but first come with any card backing or sleeve e. Just the photo put in a brown paper bag.
waach18c from New Zealand wrote on 07 February 2025
Amazing experience
We enjoyed our time at Kelly Tarlton's. We haven't been for a while and it is also the first my son to visit. It has changed a lot since we visited. We love it is more interactive now, and the VR is just amazing! My daughter loved it! Booking it through Bookme was a score! Saved us $$ in this economy! definitely we will be back again!
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Agathe DESIR from France wrote on 28 February 2024
Bon moment en famille
Très belle expérience ! Un aquarium différent des autres, des espaces ludiques pour les enfants. Ok retiendra les pingouins, le tapis roulant et caresser les étoiles de mer !