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.
Open everyday
9:30am - 5:00pm (last entry is at 4:00pm)
Time slots for entry*:
| 9:30am | 1:00pm |
| 10:00am | 1:30pm |
| 10:30am | 2:00pm |
| 11:00am | 2:30pm |
| 11:30am | 3:00pm |
| 12:00pm | 3:30pm (Last entry at 4pm) |
| 12:30pm |
* 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.
Late Openings
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's occasionally have to open late due to special events being held at Tamaki Drive.
2023
Sunday 05 March 2023 - Round the Bays
1:00pm - 5:00pm (last entry is at 4pm)
Sunday 02 April 2023 - Mizuno Auckland Waterfront Half Marathon
11:30am - 5:00pm (last entry is at 4pm)
Sunday 07 May 2023 - Barfoot & Thompson People's Triathlon Series: Mission Bay
11:30am - 5:00pm (last entry is at 4pm)
Sunday 29 October 2023 - ASB Auckland Marathon
1:00pm - 5:00pm (last entry is at 4pm)
Date t.b.c. - Barfoot & Thompson People's Triathlon Series: Mission Bay
11:30am - 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
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
2023
- Autumn - 07 April 2023 to 23 April 2023
- Winter - 01 July 2023 to 16 July 2023
- Spring - 23 September 2023 to 08 October 2023
- Summer - 21 December 2023 to 28 January 2024
NZ & Auckland Public Holidays 2022
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 Holiday — Tuesday 27 December
- Boxing Day — Monday 26 December
NZ & Auckland Public Holidays 2023
2023
- New Year's Day (observed date) - Tuesday 03 January
- Day after New Year's Day - Monday 02 January
- Auckland Anniversary Day (observed date) - Monday 30 January
- Waitangi Day - Monday 06 February
- Good Friday — Friday 07 April
- Easter Monday — Monday 10 April
- ANZAC Day — Tuesday 25 April
- Queen's Birthday — Monday 05 June
- Matariki — Friday 14 July
- Labour Day — Monday 25 October
- Christmas Day — Monday 25 December
- Boxing Day — Tuesday 26 December
Please be advised that you may experience queue during weekends and school holidays 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
