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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!
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
- Adult Late Entry Deal$45.00
- Adult Late Entry Deal$23.20 Less than 6 at this price!
- Adult Late Entry Deal$23.20 Less than 6 at this price!
- Adult Late Entry Deal$23.20
- Adult Late Entry Deal$23.20
- Adult Late Entry Deal$23.20
- Adult Late Entry Deal$23.20
- Adult Late Entry Deal$23.20
- Adult Late Entry Deal$23.20
- Adult Online Discount$32.80
- Adult Online Discount$32.80
- Adult Online Discount$32.80
- Adult Online Discount$32.80
- Adult Online Discount$32.80 Less than 6 at this price!
- Adult Online Discount$32.80
- Adult Online Discount$32.80
- Adult Online Discount$32.80
- Adult Online Discount$32.80
- Adult Online Discount$32.80
- Child Online Discount$23.20
- Child Online Discount$23.20
- Child Online Discount$23.20
- Child Online Discount$23.20
- Child Online Discount$23.20
- Child Online Discount$23.20
- Child Online Discount$23.20
- Child Online Discount$23.20
- Child Online Discount$23.20
- Child Online Discount$23.20
- Adult$43.00
- Adult$43.00
- Adult$43.00
- Adult$43.00
- Child$32.00
- Child$32.00
- Child$32.00
- Child$32.00
- Infant Free of Charge
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Authenticated Reviews
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support
- emergencyMany families found the aquarium to be a fantastic experience for kids (45 people said this).
- emergencyThe penguins were a major highlight, with many visitors enjoying their antics (30 people said this).
- emergencyCustomers appreciated the interactive exhibits and activities, especially for children (25 people said this).
- emergencyA lot of people mentioned the great value for money when booking through Bookme (20 people said this).
- emergencyThe staff were frequently praised for being friendly and helpful (15 people said this).
- emergencyVisitors enjoyed the variety of marine life on display, particularly the jellyfish and sharks (18 people said this).
- star_shineConsider visiting during off-peak hours for a more enjoyable experience.
Make sure to check for any special deals on tickets before booking.
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Lesley Farmer from New Zealand wrote on 28 January 2026
Kelly Tarleton
Tw very enthralled preschoolers, 3 and 4. Lots of fun activities for kids and amazing to be up close to sea life.
Mandy from New Zealand wrote on 28 January 2026
Great experience
I’m glad I got the discounted tickets, the aquarium is relatively small. The children had seen everything within 45mins. But the experience was great, they loved seeing the penguins and the rays and sharks swimming over them in the tunnel.
Audrey D'souza from New Zealand wrote on 23 January 2026
Disappointed
Virtual experience did not display a waiting time as a result when I wanted to do it there was a waiting list. It appeared as though you could just sign up and pay. Overall the experience was not as I imagined when I visited 20 years ago
Gurchet Singh from New Zealand wrote on 18 January 2026
Good experience
I been there with my wife and frnds and we Like that place and we enjoyed it. We were so happy to see it
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donnat20 from New Zealand wrote on 30 January 2026
Wow
Havent been for approx 30years and found it very interactive and great for all ages especially loved the penguons and stingrays