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National Aquarium of New Zealand
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The National Aquarium of New Zealand is a premier marine attraction in Napier, featuring a wide variety of aquatic species from New Zealand and beyond. Visitors can walk through an underwater tunnel surrounded by sharks and stingrays, watch daily feedings and animal encounters, and meet resident little blue penguins and tuatara. The aquarium also houses a nocturnal kiwi house where you can see the iconic bird in a simulated night environment. Its focus on conservation and education makes it a family-friendly destination.
Don't miss
- Walk through the 360-degree oceanarium tunnel with sharks, rays, and large fish swimming overhead.
- Watch the daily penguin feeding and learn about their care from keepers.
- Visit the kiwi house to see New Zealand's national bird in a dimly lit, naturalistic setting.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit National Aquarium of New Zealand
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inGuided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust4.8★ · 209 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$19 per personSee dates →
Most bookedThe National Aquarium Abu Dhabi Admission Tickets5★ · 1,768 travelers1–2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$31 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleNapier and Hawkes Bay Scenic and Art Deco Tour by VW Kombi4.9★ · 26 travelers3–4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$141 per personSee dates →More attractions in Napier