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SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium    

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Set on the waterfront of Auckland City on Ōkahu Bay, just moments from the famous Mission Bay beach, SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium is one of Auckland's top attractions! SEA LIFE Kelly …
Set on the waterfront of Auckland City on Ōkahu Bay, just moments from the famous Mission Bay beach, SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium is one of Auckland's top attractions! SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's showcases over 30 live animal exhibits in spectacular habitat displays, including the world's largest Antarctic penguin colony exhibit and amazing underwater viewing tunnels.

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Jan 26, 2025
Viewed from the outside, this turns out to be a surprisingly extensive aquarium, as most of it is underground. It is well laid out, and the exhibits are informative. Highlights are the jellyfish, t… Full review by jonfF6639NX
Apr 21, 2024
Kelly Tarlton's sea life aquarium " was opened in 1985 and the brainchild of New Zealand Marine archaeologist and deep sea diver Kelly Tarlton after whom it is named.This aquarium has been built in … Full review by MumbaiRiders
Apr 11, 2024
Don't bother prepaying tickets. You won't get parking to actually visit and a refund shouldn't be expected. Parking Nissan absolute joke at any point in the day and you just seem to the congestion ci… Full review by Nomad10947309959
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Have fun at this huge attraction which holds 30 exhibits, 80 different species of marine life and 8 new themed zones. The aquarium building’s u…
visitacity.com
Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium has been marvelling marine wildlife enthusiasts since 1985. Located at 23 Tamaki Drive, it was the …
gpsmycity.com
Created by a deep sea diver / explorer / adventurer, Kelly Tarlton's is one of Auckland's Top 5 Attractions. As you walk through the un…
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Facts

Opened:1985; 40 years ago
Located:23 Tamaki Drive, Ōrākei, Auckland 1071, New Zealand
Owner:Merlin Entertainments

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Is Rambo the octopus still there?
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Not sure sorry!
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Hi we are staying in Hobson street where do we get the free shuttle from Cheers
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152 Quay Street (bottom of Queen Street)
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Do we need to walk alot from the hop on bus station?
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No, the bus stop is very close to the aquarium entrance.
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At what time do they feed the penguins and fish?
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The penguins were fed at 11:30, just after we came out of the exhibit. Not sure about the fish, sorry.
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Is there a family pass available?? I have 2 adults 4 children aged 11(triplets) and 7 yr old plus a 2 year old. We would …
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Is there a family pass available?? I have 2 adults 4 children aged 11(triplets) and 7 yr old plus a 2 year old. We would love to come through today before we leave town as we came here for our Christmas present to our kids.
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Yes family pass available
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Do I have to buy tickets online?
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Due to limited capacity allocations, we encourage all guests to pre-purchase tickets online.
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