Kelly Tarlton’s Final Treasure Hunt
Family and friends solve a mystery four decades on in new podcast: Kelly Tarlton's Final Treasure Hunt
Episode Outlines
Episode 1 - Meet Kelly
Friday 23 May Most people know the name Kelly Tarlton from the famous underground aquarium in Auckland. What you may not know was he was also New Zealand's most successful treasure hunter. 40 years after his death, a tale told on the high seas will ignite a quest to complete his final treasure hunt.
Episode 2 - Gold, Jewels and Gelignite
Friday 30 May Former treasure hunters from Kelly Tarlton’s crew share the outrageous and often dangerous expeditions from around New Zealand's coastline and the world. What do they know about the lost anchor, and can it be found?
Episode 3 - The Voyage of the St Jean Baptiste
Friday 6 June A French ship on an illicit smuggling mission, a crew dying from scurvy and 125-year-old map to a dangerous island known as New Zealand. Our would-be treasure hunters find out how the anchors of the St Jean Baptiste came to be left on the seabed of Doubtless Bay.
Episode 4 - Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World
Friday 13 June The final year of Kelly Tarlton’s life saw him forever change the way that aquariums around the world were built. Those who were there share the memories of this achievement and the legacy that’s endured.
Episode 5 - Anchor Me
Friday 20 June Combining the journals of Captain De Surville, the notes of Kelly Tarlton and the stories of past divers, the treasure hunt is about to become submerged. With a crew assembled and using cutting edge technology the seabed of doubtless bay is scoured to rediscover the final anchor of the St Jean Baptiste.
Episode 6 - The Final Treasure Hunt
Friday 27 June The thrilling conclusion is confronted by a shocking twist in the treasure hunt. Leading to unforeseen locations and new allies the anchors reveal a hidden truth.
Kelly Tarlton is widely known as the visionary behind Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World, now more famously known as SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's. What's less known is that Tarlton was also a highly successful treasure hunter of shipwrecks across the globe. 40 years after his death a team made up of friends, family and marine enthusiasts embark upon an adventure to complete one of his final expeditions, setting off to find the location of one of the oldest European artifacts in New Zealand - the third anchor of the St Jean Baptiste.
Produced by Motuihe Group for RNZ, the six-episode podcast will be launched on Friday 23 May on rnz.co.nz/podcasts and on podcast apps and will broadcast on RNZ National on Sunday Mornings at 7am.
Discover the magical Underwater World that Kelly Tarlton's created
General Admission
- Price includes a Digi Photo Pass giving you 10 digital photos – valued at $26!
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Ticket Type Weekdays Weekends School Holidays/Public Holidays Adult From $33.60 From $45 From $48.50 Child (3-15 yrs) From $23.20 From $32 From $32 Student or Senior* From $26.40 From $36 From $36 Child (0-2 yrs) FREE FREE FREE *All concession holders must have a valid concession/student card to gain access to the attraction with a Student/Senior ticket.
Please note: Our ticket pricing is subject to available capacity and prices may fluctuate during periods of high demand.
- Concession rates available for 65+ and tertiary students (ID required)
Penguin Passport
- Get up close to our Sub-antarctic penguin colony
- A truly unique 60mins behind the scenes experience (age 14+)
- All day aquarium admission included
- $10 from each ticket sales will be donated to Kelly Tarlton's Marine Wildlife Trust
Shark Cage Snorkel
- Take the plunge in our shark tank for a truly unique experience
- Spend an exhilarating 15 minutes coming face-to-face with sharks
- Includes all day aquarium admission
