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National Aquarium Admission
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Explore the National Aquarium of New Zealand in Napier
See over 100 species of aquatic and land animals
Meet Little Penguins at Penguin Cove feeding times
Daily animal feedings
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$31.50NZD
Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to experience
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What you can expect
Visit the National Aquarium of New Zealand in Napier and come face to face with more than 100 species from New Zealand and around the world. From gliding stingrays to colourful reef fish in the Coral Reef exhibit, the aquarium highlights the diversity of marine and freshwater life. Watch daily feedings, including reef fish and oceanarium diver hand feeding, or meet the playful Little Penguins at Penguin Cove during their feeding sessions.
General admission gives access to all exhibits, including Native NZ Icons, where you can see Kiwi, Tuatara and long-finned eels, along with many other native species.
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Location
What you need to know
- General admission to the National Aquarium of New Zealand
- Daily animal feedings
- Participants are granted all-day admission and may stay until closing.
- Aquarium open 9.00am - 5.00pm (Last entry at 4.30pm)
- Located on the Marine Parade in Napier
- Operates daily all year
- Infants (0-3) are free of charge
- Reef fish feeding at 10am
- Penguin feeding at 9.30 am, 1.30 pm, 3.30 pm
- Oceanarium diver hand feeding at 2pmr
- Some animals may not always be visible
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear
- Cafe, gifts and souvenirs store onsite
- If you would like to book a tour check out the National Aquarium Admission & Guided Tour
