Aquariums in New Zealand
New Zealand's aquariums showcase the incredible marine life found in the surrounding Pacific waters, from playful penguins and giant crayfish to tropical fish and stingrays. Touch pools, feeding sessions and underwater viewing tunnels make these visits engaging for kids of all ages. Perfect for a rainy-day outing or a school holiday activity.
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Aquariums across New Zealand
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Goat Island Marine Discovery Centre
📍 Leigh, Auckland
Marine discovery centre at Goat Island with interactive exhibits and microscopes
Tongariro National Trout Centre
📍 Rangipo, Waikato
Native fish aquarium, working trout hatchery, and riverside bush walks near Turangi.
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium
📍 Orakei, Auckland
Auckland aquarium with walk-through shark tunnel, penguins and keeper talks.
National Aquarium of New Zealand
📍 Napier South, Hawke's Bay
Napier aquarium with a 50-metre shark tunnel, little penguins and tuatara.
Underwater World
📍 Queenstown, Otago
Underground observatory beneath Lake Wakatipu with eels, ducks and a cinema.
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