SEA LIFE Kelly Tarltons Aquarium

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Visit Auckland's #1 attraction to see and learn about the amazing array of colourful sea life!

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!

Adult $49.00
Adult Online Discount $45.00 (GA Online Pre Booked Discount Rate $32.80)
Adult Late Entry Deal $45.00 (Only Valid for Entry After 3pm. Last Entry 4pm for 5pm Close.)
Child $36.00 (Aged 2 - 15 years and accompanied by an adult)
Child Online Discount $32.00 (GA Online Pre Booked Discount Rate $23.20 Ages 2 - 15 years and accompanied by an adult)
Child Late Entry $29.00 (Valid for Entry After 3pm. Last Entry 4pm for 5pm Close. Ages 3 - 15 and accompanied by an adult)
Infant $0.00 (Aged 1 and under)

What's included

  • General Admission Pass

Location

  • 23 Tamaki Drive
  • Orakei
  • Auckland 1071
  • New Zealand

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • PLEASE NOTE: YOU WILL NEED TO CONFIRM YOUR ARRIVAL TIME USING THE LINK IN YOUR BOOKING CONFIRMATION

    Open Hours:

    Thursday - Monday (During School Terms)

    9:30am - 5:00pm (last entry is at 4:00pm)

    Open 7 days (During New Zealand School Holidays)

    Accessibility: We are wheelchair accessible (there are two sets of stairs, which each have a wheelchair lift) and disabled access is provided throughout the attraction.

    Children must enter the attraction with an adult(16 years and above) and be supervised by an adult at all times for safety reasons.

  • Admission tickets are non-transferable, non-exchangeable, non-refundable and void if altered. They are not valid for special events that require a separate admission charge.

Available Bookings from2 Apr to 15 Apr 2026

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  • Adult Late Entry Deal$23.20

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  • Child Online Discount$23.20

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Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support

  • emergency很多家庭发现水族馆对孩子们来说是一次很棒的体验(45人这么说)。
  • emergency企鹅是一个主要亮点,许多游客喜欢它们的滑稽表演(30人这么说)。
  • emergency客户们欣赏互动展览和活动,尤其是针对儿童的(25人这么说)。
  • emergency很多人提到通过Bookme预订的性价比很高(20人这么说)。
  • emergency工作人员经常因友好和乐于助人而受到赞扬(15人这么说)。
  • emergency参观者喜欢展示的海洋生物的多样性,尤其是水母和鲨鱼(18人这么说)。
  • star_shine考虑在非高峰时段参观,以获得更愉快的体验。.
    在预订前检查票务的特别优惠。.

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Tammy Peri from New Zealand wrote on 18 March 2026

2AD 2CH Great price. Great experience for all

Best buy here or pay full price

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Dinithi Gunathillake from New Zealand wrote on 12 March 2026

Loved it

Loved the experience here. mist importantly enjoyed the Penguins.What an amazing place

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nikhil23 from New Zealand wrote on 04 March 2026

Unforgettable Sealife Experience

Awesome…. Had a wonderful experience

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Adria from New Zealand wrote on 24 February 2026

Fantastic family day out

A fun, educational and interactive aquarium with a wide range of things to see and do. The bookme site was easy to use although I didn't get an email confirming our time. My only negative about Kelly Tarltons would be staff who weren't sure where talks were being held and noisy families who didn't show respect when a talk was on. I wonder if there could be a sign reminding parents to keep their children quiet.

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kasund1 from New Zealand wrote on 23 February 2026

Awesome

We had such a fantastic day at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium! My two kids absolutely loved it — they were mesmerized by the underwater tunnels, watching sharks, stingrays, and turtles swimming all around us. The penguin colony was a real highlight — they couldn’t stop laughing and cheering as the penguins waddled and dived. The aquarium is so interactive and kid-friendly, with plenty of fun and educational displays to keep everyone engaged. The staff were really friendly too, which made the experience even better. We all had a great time exploring the exhibits and learning about marine life — definitely a highlight of our trip to Auckland!

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10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July

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Adult

Adult Online Discount GA Online Pre Booked Discount Rate $32.80

Adult Late Entry Deal Only Valid for Entry After 3pm. Last Entry 4pm for 5pm Close.

Child Aged 2 - 15 years and accompanied by an adult

Child Online Discount GA Online Pre Booked Discount Rate $23.20 Ages 2 - 15 years and accompanied by an adult

Child Late Entry Valid for Entry After 3pm. Last Entry 4pm for 5pm Close. Ages 3 - 15 and accompanied by an adult

Infant Aged 1 and under

Family Online Discount 2 Adults + 2 Children

Family 2 Adults + 2 Children

*This option must be made together with another price type.
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