Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter & Underwater World

A uniquely New Zealand Pacific and Southern Oceans experience that showcases a variety of marine life. Home to New Zealand’s only Sub-Antarctic Penguins, plus sharks, stingrays, seahorses and thousands of other sea creatures!

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When you see the Qualmark it means that those businesses have been independently assessed against a set of national quality standards. It identifies professional and trustworthy businesses so you can book and buy with confidence.

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Whether you're looking for a luxury hotel, a family motel, a budget backpacker, a homely bed & breakfast, a holiday home or a spacious holiday park, the Qualmark identifies quality assured accommodation suitable for any type of traveller.

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Accommodation providers are also assessed on environment performance.

The star grading and classification system applies to accommodation. The Qualmark gives you details on both the accommodation category and their star grading. When you see a Qualmark Enviro Award logo it identifies their level of environmental performance.

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  • Phone +64 9 531 5065
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About

Explore New Zealand’s ocean depths and come face to face with incredible marine life from the Pacific and Southern oceans. Ride a snowcat through New Zealand’s only colony of King and Gentoo sub-Antarctic penguins; get up close with majestic stingrays; and journey deep beneath the ocean on a moving walkway to see sharks and other deep sea creatures.

For a real adventure join one of our Animal Adventures: snorkel with sharks from the safety of a submerged cage; or for the true adrenaline junkie, try a cage-free shark dive (Bookings are essential for Animal Adventures).

Open 7 days a week from 9:30am to 5:30pm (last entry at 4:30pm)
Free hourly Shuttle service daily.

Opening times

  • Business hours: 9.30am - 5.30pm daily (last admission 4.30pm)
  • Months of operation: All months of the year

Facilities and Features

  • Proximity to airport: 40 minutes approx
  • Proximity to coach terminal: 10 minutes drive from central Auckland
  • Proximity to town: 10 minutes drive from central Auckland

Physical address

Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter & Underwater World, 23 Tamaki Drive , Orakei , Auckland Central, Auckland, 1071, New Zealand.

Pricing and Conditions

Adult $34.00 - $34.00
  • Other charges: Under 3's free admission. Online bookings receive 10% discount. Family Passes are available.

Language support

  Written Spoken
French Yes No
Chinese (Traditional) Yes No
Spanish Yes No
Italian Yes No
Japanese Yes No

Contact us by

  • Phone +64 9 531 5065
  • Freephone 0800 80 50 50
  • Fax +64 9 528 5175

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