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)
9:30am - 5:00pm (last entry is at 4pm)
Time slots for entry*:
9:30am | 1pm |
10am | 1:30pm |
10:30am | 2pm |
11am | 2:30pm |
11:30am | 3pm |
12pm | 3:30pm |
12:30pm |
* Once inside the attraction you may stay as long as you wish
Tuesday and Wednesday
CLOSED
OPEN 7 DAYS (During New Zealand School Holidays)
19 December 2020 to 31 Jan 2021
17 April 2020 to 02 May 2021
10 July 2021 to 25 July 2021
02 October 2021 to 17 October 2021
21 December 2021 to 30 January 2022
Late Openings
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's occasionally have to open late due to special events being held at Tamaki Drive.
Sunday 13 December 2020 - Barfoot & Thompson People's Triathlon Series: Mission Bay
10:00am - 5:00pm (last entry is at 4pm)
Sunday 28 February 2021 - Ports of Auckland Round the Bays 2021
1:30pm - 5:00pm (last entry is at 4pm)
Sunday 28 March 2021 - Barfoot & Thompson People's Triathlon Series: Mission Bay
1:30pm - 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
2020
- Autumn - 10 April to 27 April 2020
- Winter - 4 July to 19 July 2020
- Spring - 26 September to 11 October 2020
- Summer - 19 December 2020 to 31 January 2021
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

NZ & Auckland Public Holidays
2020
- Christmas Day — Friday 25 December
- Boxing Day — Monday 28 December
2021
- New Year's Day - Friday 01 January
- Day after New Year's Day - Saturday 02 January
- New Year Holiday - Monday 04 January
- Auckland Anniversary Day - Monday 01 February
- Waitangi Day - Saturday 06 February
- Waitangi Day Holiday - Monday 08 February
- Good Friday — Friday 02 April
- Easter Monday — Monday 05 April
- ANZAC Day — Sunday 25 April, 2021
- ANZAC Day Holiday - Monday 26 April
- Queen's Birthday — Monday 07 June
- Labour Day — Monday 25 October
- Christmas Day — Saturday 25 December
- Boxing Day — Sunday 26 December
- Christmas Holiday — Monday 27 December
- Boxing Day Holiday — Tuesday 28 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