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 $45.00
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 $32.00 (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)
Family Online Discount $140.00 (2 Adults + 2 Children)
Family $140.00 (2 Adults + 2 Children)

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 from 30 May to 12 Jun 2025

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

Change Dates
Fri 30 May
Sat 31 May
Sun 1 Jun
Mon 2 Jun
Tue 3 Jun
Wed 4 Jun
Thu 5 Jun
Fri 6 Jun
Sat 7 Jun
Sun 8 Jun
Mon 9 Jun
Tue 10 Jun
Wed 11 Jun
Thu 12 Jun

  • Adult Late Entry Deal$20.50

  • Adult Late Entry Deal$20.50

  • Adult Late Entry Deal$20.50

  • Adult Late Entry Deal$20.50

  • Adult Late Entry Deal$20.50 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Adult Late Entry Deal$20.50

  • Adult Late Entry Deal$20.50

  • Adult Late Entry Deal$20.50

  • Adult Late Entry Deal$20.50

Bookings close in 2 hours...

  • 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

  • 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

Bookings close in 2 hours...

  • 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$39.50 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Adult$39.50

  • Adult$39.50

  • Adult$39.50

  • Child$28.00

  • Child$28.00

  • Child$28.00

  • Child$28.00

Bookings close in 9 hours...

  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Infant Free of Charge
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jacintaw2 from New Zealand wrote on 30 May 2025

Awesome

Had the best time today at Kelly Tarltons. It was so clean even right down to the bathrooms that we used. The staff were all friendly. The activities they had for my 4 year old was great. He had the best day and his favorite part was creating his own fish and then seeing it come to life on the big screen. I also loved how I got free digital copies of our photos that we took upon arrival. Love the different range of activities and things to see for the kids. Have made some wholesome memor today. Thank you so much

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Marie Moore from New Zealand wrote on 25 May 2025

Penguins!

If you love penguins and want to see sealife up close, this is the perfect experience!

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Andrea Chaparro from New Zealand wrote on 25 May 2025

Great experience

Mum is visiting NZ for the second time and we had the opportunity and to take her to see the pingüins, she loved it and all the aquarium experience

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Ainslie from New Zealand wrote on 29 December 2023

Feedback

No one mentioned or reported to us that the place will be closing earlier than usual days. Very upset. We are paying from our pocket and would like to have full enjoyment. Was not able to fulfill our desire. Very disappointed.

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viennaa from New Zealand wrote on 11 May 2025

Great value and awesome experience

We purchased the after 3pm entry for $20.50 and was stoked to get great discount and as always, great experience.

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Booking

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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