Entry Tickets

Come and visit New Zealand's National Aquarium and get up close and personal to our wide range of saltwater, freshwater and land animal exhibits from Aotearoa and around the world.

General Admission tickets are valid for 14 days from the date of purchase, and are non-refundable.

Bookings

Get up close and personal with our world-famous Little Penguins in person or through a Zoom encounter, or book a themed birthday party for your little ocean explorers!

Minimum age 6 years. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Due to proximity of staff to visitors, please note that while we are operating under the Covid Protection Framework all Little Penguin encounter participants including children under 12 years, will be required to wear a mask.We are unable to provide a refund should these conditions not be met.

Gift Shop

The Aquarium Shop stocks a carefully curated selection of homewares, jewellery, books, wildlife toys and environmentally focused products and gifts, with every purchase contributing to the care and wellbeing of our wildlife.

Gift Vouchers

Give the perfect gift every time with a National Aquarium gift voucher!

Simply set the amount you would like on the voucher; the recipient can then use the gift voucher to purchase from a selection of aquarium experiences, events, membership, retail or admission entry.

Membership

Want to visit the National Aquarium whenever you like? Then why not become a Friend of the Aquarium, pay once a year, and save! That's right, being a Friend means you can visit every day and we'll also keep you informed about special events and activities.