SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's showcases over 30 live animal exhibits in spectacular habitat displays. Located 6km from CBD, close to the famous Mission Bay Beach, it is one of Auckland's top attractions.

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Highlights

Explore this unique aquarium that continues to be one of Auckland’s top attractions
See the incredible underwater viewing tunnels that were the first of their kind in the world
Visit the world's largest Sub-antarctic penguin colony exhibit
The only aquarium in the world with Spiny Sea Dragons!

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No trip to Auckland is complete without a visit to SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium. Experience the underwater world built by the famous diver and explorer Kelly Tarlton over 30 years ago. The Aquarium remains one of Auckland's leading attractions. SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium is just a 10-minute drive (6 km/3.7 mi) from downtown Auckland. See the cool and calm king penguins and cheeky gentoos interact and swim past as you walk through the Penguin Ice Adventure exhibit. Touch a starfish or two at our Rockpool. Learn about our turtle rehabilitation program. Stand in awe underneath the Shark Tunnel as great sand tiger sharks, giant stingrays swim past and try find the hiding carpet shark Wobbegong. Explore Seahorse Kingdom to see the world's only public display of the rarely seen spiny sea dragons.

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Single visit entry ticket
All daily Animal Talks

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Not allowed

Flash photography
Unaccompanied minors

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Opening hours are 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM. The last entry is strictly at 04:00 PM
Sea Life Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium is a self-guided attraction
Entry ticket is valid for a single entry into the attraction
Children 2 years and younger can enter the attraction free of charge
All children (0-15 years) must be accompanied by a guardian or caregiver 16 years of age or older

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4.4 /5

based on 92 reviews

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4.4/5
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Shuttle from Customs and Commerce was helpful and efficient. If you are short on time, it is possible to jettison through and see most things in under an hour. Save time for the penguins-a highlight for us. The moving walkway is generally packed, be prepared.

January 4, 2020

Sea Life Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium General Admission

Sea Life Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium General Admission

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