Tourists interacting with penguins at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium.
Penguins on ice at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium, Auckland.
Octopus among seaweed at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium, Auckland.
Children observing clownfish at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium, Auckland.
Visitors observing marine life in the tunnel at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium, Auckland.
Child drawing at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium interactive area.
Children exploring interactive display at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium.

Sea Life Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Entry Tickets, Auckland

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Duration: 1 hour (approx.)

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Explore the wonders of sea life at Sea Life Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium in Auckland, New Zealand. This family-friendly experience offers a fascinating journey through 11 zones featuring rockpools and an Antarctic Ice Adventure for hands-on interactions with marine creatures. Marvel at colorful fish up close in attractions like the Fish Gallery, Seahorse Kingdom, and NIWA Southern Ocean Discovery, while Shipwreck Shores adds to your adventure.

Enjoy 20% off when you book by 22 February 2026, with travel valid through 31 March 2026.

Discover a unique underwater world and meet new aquatic creatures.

Walk through the famous Shark Tunnel in the world’s first curved aquarium.

Meet the largest penguin colony on display in the Southern Hemisphere at Antarctic Ice Adventure.

Witness the enthralling Spiny Sea Dragon in the Seahorse Sanctuary, the only place in the world to have it on display.

Let kids enjoy the indoor playground at the aquarium with the Splash Table.

Spot the colorful marine life from the Southern Ocean in a dedicated zone.

Get a glimpse of what it was like to live in the coldest place on Earth 100 years ago.

Create your own sea creature and watch it swim on an interactive projection wall.

Entry to Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium

Access to all the zones in the aquarium

Food and drinks

Hotel transfers

Tourists interacting with penguins at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium.

Tourists interacting with penguins at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium.

The marine friends at Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium are ready to show you the most fascinating aspects of sea life. The aquarium has a variety of experiences lined up for you in 11 zones. This family-friendly trip to the shores of Auckland is sure to deepen your interest in the fascinating sea life. Rockpools and Antarctic Ice Adventure give guests a hands-on experience of interacting with amazing creatures. The Fish Gallery, Seahorse Kingdom, and NIWA Southern Ocean Discovery provide you with the opportunity to look at the colorful marine life up close. Shipwreck Shores will give the kids a perfect break from marine learning by engaging them at the Slash Table, a fun water play for children.

In the famous Shark Tunnel, you will walk through the world’s first curved aquarium tunnel. You’ll see the Sand Tiger, Braodnose Sevengill sharks, and the camouflage-expert Wobbegong Shark if you’re lucky! At Amazing Creation, you'll get the chance to see how creatures from your imagination would look swimming in the sea through an interactive projection wall. To top it all, you'll watch the majestic rescued turtles blissfully swimming in Turtle Bay! This experience at Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium will get you a unique chance to explore the captivating sea life.

Penguins on ice at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium, Auckland.

Penguins on ice at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium, Auckland.

Octopus among seaweed at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium, Auckland.

Octopus among seaweed at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium, Auckland.

Children observing clownfish at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium, Auckland.

Children observing clownfish at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium, Auckland.

Accessibility

  • Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium is wheelchair accessible.

  • Wheelchairs may also be borrowed from the admissions area if required.

Additional information

  • You are required to enter the aquarium within 60 minutes of the time and date selected.
Visitors observing marine life in the tunnel at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium, Auckland.

Visitors observing marine life in the tunnel at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium, Auckland.

Child drawing at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium interactive area.

Child drawing at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium interactive area.

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FAQs

Visitors can walk through the famous Shark Tunnel in the world’s first curved aquarium.
The Spiny Sea Dragon is on display exclusively at the Seahorse Sanctuary, making it a unique attraction.
Yes, there are several family-friendly experiences like interacting with creatures in Rockpools and engaging activities for kids at Shipwreck Shores.
Antarctic Ice Adventure features the largest penguin colony in the Southern Hemisphere and includes interactive activities like the Slash Table water play area.
You can enjoy a 20% discount when you book by 22 February 2026, with travel valid through 31 March 2026.
Yes, the aquarium is wheelchair accessible and wheelchairs can be borrowed from the admissions area if required.
Hotel transfers are not included with these tickets. Only entry to all zones within the aquarium is provided.
The experience includes access to various zones like Rockpools, Antarctic Ice Adventure, Fish Gallery, Seahorse Kingdom, and NIWA Southern Ocean Discovery.
Visitors are required to enter the aquarium within 60 minutes of their selected time and date.
Visitors need to arrange their own food and drink as they are not included in the ticket price.

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