SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's is an all weather indoor attraction - visit us rain, hail or shine!
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's is a New Zealand icon and one of the top things to do in Auckland. Find us just 10 minutes drive from downtown Auckland overlooking beautiful Okahu Bay.
Thursday - Monday (During School Terms) & Open 7 days (During School Holidays)
9:30am - 5:00pm (last entry is at 4:00pm)
Time slots for entry*:
| 9:30am | 1:00pm |
| 10:00am | 1:30pm - 2:00pm (closed for enhanced cleaning) |
| 10:30am - 11:00am (closed for enhanced cleaning) | 2:00pm |
| 11:00am | 2:30pm |
| 11:30am | 3:00pm - 3:30pm (closed for enhanced cleaning) |
| 12:00pm - 12:30pm (closed for enhanced cleaning) | 3:30pm |
| 12:30pm | 4:00pm (Last entry) |
* Once inside the attraction you may stay as long as you wish
* The time slot that you have booked should be the time of your arrival.
Tuesday and Wednesday
CLOSED
OPEN 7 DAYS (During New Zealand School Holidays)
21 December 2021 to 30 January 2022
16 April 2022 to 01 May 2022
09 July 2021 to 24 July 2021
01 October 2022 to 16 October 2022
20 December 2022 to 29 January 2023
Late Openings
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's occasionally have to open late due to special events being held at Tamaki Drive.
Sunday 23 Janruary 2022 - ASB Auckland Marathon
1:00pm - 5:00pm (last entry is at 4pm)
Sunday 06 March 2022 - Ports of Auckland Round the Bays 2022
1:00pm - 5:00pm (last entry is at 4pm)
Sunday 10 April 2022 - Mizuno Waterfront Auckland Waterfront Half Marathon
1:00pm - 5:00pm (last entry is at 4pm)
Sunday 01 May 2022 - Barfoot & Thompson People's Triathlon Series: Mission Bay
1:00pm - 5:00pm (last entry is at 4pm)
Please check Auckland Transport website and the event's official website for detailed road closure information and parking restrictions in place on the event date.
NZ School Holidays
2021
- Autumn - 17 April to 02 May 2021
- Winter - 10 July to 25 July 2021
- Spring - 02 October to 17 October 2021
- Summer - 21 December 2021 to 30 January 2022
2022
- Autumn - 16 April 2022 to 01 May 2022
- Winter - 09 July 2022 to 24 July 2022
- Spring - 01 October 2022 to 16 October 2022
- Summer - 20 December 2022 to 29 January 2023
NZ & Auckland Public Holidays
2021
- Christmas Day — Saturday 25 December
- Boxing Day — Sunday 26 December
- Christmas Holiday — Monday 27 December
- Boxing Day Holiday — Tuesday 28 December
2022
- New Year's Day - Saturday 01 January
- Day after New Year's Day - Sunday 02 January
- New Year's Day Holiday - Monday 03 January
- Day after New Year's Day Holiday - Tuesday 04 January
- Auckland Anniversary Day - Monday 31 January
- Waitangi Day - Sunday 06 February
- Waitangi Day Holiday - Monday 07 February
- Good Friday — Friday 15 April
- Easter Monday — Monday 18 April
- ANZAC Day — Monday 25 April
- Queen's Birthday — Monday 06 June
- Matariki — Friday 24 June
- Labour Day — Monday 24 October
- Christmas Day — Sunday 25 December
- Christmas Day Holiday — Monday 27 December
- Boxing Day — Monday 26 December
Please be advised that you may experience queue during weekends and holiday peak periods. We advise that you allow extra time for this, particularly if you have young children.
To shorten queuing time on busy days, buy your tickets online and enjoy express mobile ticket entry!
Got a Question?
The SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's staff will be happy to help.
Email: operations@kellytarltons.co.nz
Help Centre: https://support.kellytarltons.co.nz/hc/en-us