Just like the ocean itself, there is so much more to the marine world beneath the surface, and the Seal Life Aquarium in Kelly Tarlton’s will show you just how many facets there are of marine exploration that you can learn about. It’s a perfect opportunity to bring out the whole family for a day of discovery and learning while enjoying the vivid sights of the underwater worlds. Meet the Gentoo and and King Penguins in the Antarctic Ice Adventure. Uncover the mysteries of the South in the Niwa Southern Oceans Discovery area. Meet a variety of species of sea turtle in New Zealand’s only turtle rescue center, Turtle Bay. Learn that there is so much more than what the movies say about sharks when you learn all about them in Shark Tunnel, and learn about priceless history in Shipwreck Discovery, which features shipwrecks from around the world. There is all this and so much more in the aquarium, along with talks and activities, so it’s a full day of adventures in the deep.

Eligibility

• Children aged 0-2 can enter free of charge

Additional Information

• There is no luggage storage facility at the venue

Accessibility

• This activity is wheelchair-accessible

Opening Hours

• Thursday-Monday: 09:30-17:00
• Last admission: 16:00

During New Zealand school holidays:

• School holidays: 4 Jul – 19 Jul; 26 Sep – 11 Oct; 19 Dec – 2 Jan 2021
• Open 7 days a week: 9:30am-5:00pm (last entry: 4:00pm)
• Feeds and Talks Schedule:
• Check the daily feeding and talk times for Sea Life Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium here and catch your favorite animal at feeding time for free
• 10:30am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm: Turtle Talk at Turtle Bay
• 11:00am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm: Rock Pool Discovery at Rock Pools
• 11:30 am: Penguin Talk and Feed at Antarctic Ice Adventure
• 12:00pm: Fish Gallery Feed
• 2:00pm (daily, except on Tuesday and Thursday): Oceanarium Diver Hand Feed at Shipwreck Discovery
• 2:00pm (Tuesday and Thursday only): Shark Feed at Shark Tunnel
• 3:30pm (daily, except on Wednesday): Oceanarium Surface Feed at Shipwreck Discovery

Address

• Address: Sea Life Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium, 23 Tamaki Drive, Orakei, Auckland, NZ, 1071
• Please refer to the map for assistance

How To Get There

• By bus: Tāmaki Link buses run frequently to/from SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium from Britomart every 15 minutes, 7 days a week. Coded as TMK Bus (the bright blue buses are wheelchair and pushchair friendly). Hop on at Bus Stop 7019, at 55 Customs Street East (near Coffee Club Café). Allow 20-30 minutes travel time. Hop off at Bus Stop 7320. Departs every 15 minutes daily
• By car: Coming from the Southern, Northern, or Western motorway, take the Port exit and follow the road until reaching a T-intersection (ports of Auckland will be directly in front). Turn right onto Tamaki Drive. Kelly Tarlton’s is located on the right-hand side of the road (10 minute drive). Free car parking is available in the Kelly Tarlton’s car park, and on Tamaki Drive, subject to availability
• Only a 10 minute drive or six kilometres (3.7 miles) from downtown Auckland
• The actual frequency of the bus may vary; Normal fares apply (from NZD5.50 for an adult)