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Hawkes Bay Explore New Zealand, Australia & Fiji!tune
Immerse yourself in the magic of the National Aquarium of New Zealand
Highlights
- Diverse wildlife exhibits feature indigenous species like Tuatara and Kiwi
- Penguin Cove showcases entertaining Little Penguins, with Close Encounters available
- 1.5 million-litre oceanarium tunnel displays native sea life like stingrays and kingfish
- Fantastic for all ages and a must do NZ experience!
Embark on an immersive journey both above and below the water at the National Aquarium of New Zealand.
With a variety of fascinating wildlife and sealife exhibits in one complex, prepare to be entertained and captivated all at once!
Encounter New Zealand's indigenous wildlife, including the Tuatara and Kiwi. You'll also witness the renowned Little Penguins in action at Penguin Cove and see an array of stingrays, kingfish, hapuku, snapper, kahawai, and other native species gliding through the 1.5 million-litre oceanarium tunnel.
Families can also enjoy the unique adventure of Terrapin Encounters.
An iconic must-do NZ experience!
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
- Adult$23.60 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$13.00
- Senior$22.00
- Student$27.50
- Adult$23.60
- Child$13.00
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- Adult$29.50
- Child$13.00
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- Student$27.50
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- Student$27.50
- Adult$23.60
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- Student$27.50
- Adult$23.60
- Child$13.00
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- Student$27.50
- Adult$23.60
- Child$13.00
- Senior$22.00
- Student$27.50
- Adult$23.60
- Child$13.00
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- Student$27.50
- Adult$23.60
- Child$13.00
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- Student$27.50
- Adult$29.50
- Child$13.00
- Senior$22.00
- Student$27.50
- Adult$29.50
- Child$13.00
- Senior$22.00
- Student$27.50
- Adult$23.60
- Child$13.00
- Senior$22.00
- Student$27.50
- Adult$23.60
- Child$13.00
- Senior$22.00
- Student$27.50
- Adult$18.00
- Adult$18.00
- Adult$23.60 Less than 6 at this price!
- Adult$23.60 Less than 6 at this price!
- Adult$18.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Adult$18.00
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- Adult$23.60 Less than 6 at this price!
- Adult$23.60 Less than 6 at this price!
- Adult$18.00
- Adult$18.00
Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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annec15 from New Zealand wrote on 27 May 2026
Enjoyable
We had visitors coming to hawkes bay and decided to take them here. Did not disappoint. We enjoyed out time, especially the kids. The penguin feeding was really interesting.
Novelyn Andiano from New Zealand wrote on 10 May 2026
Worth the visit
Great experience.
Felicity from New Zealand wrote on 20 March 2026
Lovely!
Really lovely experience. The staff were sweet. The animals all look well looked after. The penguin feeding was fun! So many cheeky little friends!
chrissyh2 from New Zealand wrote on 12 March 2026
Informative
We had a great time at the aquarium lived the feeding of the Penguins one of the ladies spoke to us after and was among of information. Also my family from the UK were desperate to see a kiwi and we did. Again the lady at the aquarium was so informative and spent time explaining habits, speed and their programme. You are all doing a fantastic job and are so passionate about your work. Thankyou
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Team G from New Zealand wrote on 17 September 2025
Enthralling... and Cute Penguins.
We went as a school group of teenagers. It was fascinating to watch the fish and stingrays being fed. It was educational; and the penguins were very cute.