Immerse yourself in the magic of the National Aquarium of New Zealand
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!
It's great for family and kids
Our family had a nice time at the aquarium. Highlights were the fish and penguin feedings. We also really enjoyed seeing the kiwi and the black light room. It is a little bit on the smaller side, so I think you can experience it all in about two hours. I wouldn’t plan for more than that.
Cool animals, beautiful space and location alongside Marine parade. Very small aquarium though. You can easily see everything in about 30-45 minutes.
We loved the aquarium in Napier. Was a great activity for a rainy day. They had a show on with divers which was really cool. Lots to look at - happy kids.
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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.