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Immerse yourself in the magic of the National Aquarium of New Zealand
Immerse yourself in the magic of the National Aquarium of New Zealand
Highlights
- Diverse wildlife exhibits feature indigenous species like Tuatara and Kiwi
- Penguin Cove showcases entertaining Little Penguins, with Close Encounters available
- 1.5 million-litre oceanarium tunnel displays native sea life like stingrays and kingfish
- Fantastic for all ages and a must do NZ experience!
Embark on an immersive journey both above and below the water at the National Aquarium of New Zealand.
With a variety of fascinating wildlife and sealife exhibits in one complex, prepare to be entertained and captivated all at once!
Encounter New Zealand's indigenous wildlife, including the Tuatara and Kiwi. You'll also witness the renowned Little Penguins in action at Penguin Cove and see an array of stingrays, kingfish, hapuku, snapper, kahawai, and other native species gliding through the 1.5 million-litre oceanarium tunnel.
Families can also enjoy the unique adventure of Terrapin Encounters.
An iconic must-do NZ experience!
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
- Adult$29.50
- Child$16.00
- Senior$22.00
- Student$27.50
- Adult$27.00
- Child$13.00
- Senior$22.00
- Student$27.50
- Adult$27.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$13.00
- Senior$22.00
- Student$27.50
- Adult$27.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$13.00
- Senior$22.00
- Student$27.50
- Adult$27.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$13.00
- Senior$22.00
- Student$27.50
- Adult$29.50
- Child$16.00
- Senior$22.00
- Student$27.50
- Adult$29.50
- Child$16.00
- Senior$22.00
- Student$27.50
- Adult$29.50
- Child$16.00
- Senior$22.00
- Student$27.50
- Adult$27.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$13.00
- Senior$22.00
- Student$27.50
- Adult$27.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$13.00
- Senior$22.00
- Student$27.50
- Adult$27.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$13.00
- Senior$22.00
- Student$27.50
- Adult$27.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$13.00
- Senior$22.00
- Student$27.50
- Adult$29.50
- Child$16.00
- Senior$22.00
- Student$27.50
- Adult$29.50
- Child$16.00
- Senior$22.00
- Student$27.50
- Adult$29.50
- Child$16.00
- Senior$22.00
- Student$27.50
- Adult$18.00
- Child$16.00
- Senior$22.00
- Student$27.50
- Adult$18.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$16.00
- Senior$22.00
- Student$27.50
- Adult$18.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$16.00
- Senior$22.00
- Student$27.50
- Adult$18.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$16.00
- Senior$22.00
- Student$27.50
- Adult$29.50
- Child$16.00
- Senior$22.00
- Student$27.50
- Adult$29.50
- Child$16.00
- Senior$22.00
- Student$27.50
- Adult$29.50
- Child$16.00
- Senior$22.00
- Student$27.50
- Adult$18.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$16.00
- Senior$22.00
- Student$27.50
- Adult$18.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$16.00
- Senior$22.00
- Student$27.50
- Adult$18.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$16.00
- Senior$22.00
- Student$27.50
- Adult$18.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$16.00
- Senior$22.00
- Student$27.50
- Adult$29.50
- Child$16.00
- Senior$22.00
- Student$27.50
- Adult$29.50
- Child$16.00
- Senior$22.00
- Student$27.50
Authenticated Reviews
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience.
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Avaleen Kimble from New Zealand wrote on 09 March 2026
Wonderful experience
I could spend all day at the aquarium. What a wonderful experience. Lots to look at. The information is very easy to read. Highly recommend. Will visit every time I am in Napier.
Rachel from New Zealand wrote on 15 January 2026
Enjoyed
Not big but enjoyable. Good value. Good opinion for kids. Recommended.
Shivaani from New Zealand wrote on 15 January 2026
National Aquarium Napier
Napier Aquarium is a pleasant place, but we felt the experience was quite limited with only a small number of attractions. Unfortunately, the lift was not working during our visit, and there wasn’t a clearly designated space for breastfeeding or feeding parents, which would have been helpful for families with young children. Given the limited offerings, the ticket price felt a little high. With a few improvements, it could be a more family-friendly experience.
Louise Menzies from New Zealand wrote on 08 January 2026
Favourite Activity
Our visit to the Aquarium was the highlight of our trip! We thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it to everyone visiting Napier.
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chrissyh2 from New Zealand wrote on 12 March 2026
Informative
We had a great time at the aquarium lived the feeding of the Penguins one of the ladies spoke to us after and was among of information. Also my family from the UK were desperate to see a kiwi and we did. Again the lady at the aquarium was so informative and spent time explaining habits, speed and their programme. You are all doing a fantastic job and are so passionate about your work. Thankyou