Annual Passes
Big Savings with Kelly Tarlton's Annual Pass
Grab yourself a SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Platinum or Gold Annual Pass and access the aquarium as many times as you like for a full 12 months.
If you want the freedom to come whenever you want, including during the school holidays, then grab a Platinum Pass today, or if you're happy to come outside of school holidays and Public Holidays, then a Gold Pass offers is for you.
You'll be able to see our animals grow and change throughout the year, from baby penguin season to crayfish moulting - there's always something new and interesting to discover.
And with exclusive member benefits, including discounts on our animal encounters and on food & beverage, a SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Annual Pass will make you feel like a VIP!
Enjoy 12 Months of underwater Fun!
Passholder Pre-Book Essential
If you are an Annual Passholder you must pre-book a time slot to guarantee entry and avoid disappointment.
Please note, Gold Annual Passes are not valid during school holidays or on public holidays. Click here to find out school and public holiday dates.
Please ensure you pre-book for infants 0-2yrs old.
Please ensure you pre-book for infants 0-2yrs old
Exclusive Benefits
VIP Benefits
- Access to all holiday promotions (Platinum Pass only)
- Exclusive invitation to members-only events, launches, previews and promotions
- 25% off entry for one additional friend/family member visiting with you (discount is only available on full-priced adult and child tickets, 1 person per annual pass)
- 10% discount at the gift shop
- 20% discount on kids birthday parties
- Free Digi Photo Pass for a full 12 months (Note: 10 photo backgrounds downloadable on each visit)
- 50% discount on Magic Memories photo book
* Valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. Must present current annual pass identification to receive discount or benefit.
Experience Discounts
- Huge discounts on all animal encounter experiences
- $99 for two people for Shark Cage Adventures
- 40% off Penguin Passport Experience
* Valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. Must present current annual pass identification to receive discount or benefit.
Food & Beverage Discounts
- $2 barista-made coffee/hot drink (regular size) from our café
- 20% discount on food and beverage
* Valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. Must present current annual pass identification to receive discount or benefit.
Discounts at Partner Attractions
- 20% discount on general admission to Auckland Zoo.
- 20% discount on general admission to Butterfly Creek.
- 10% discount on selected Fullers360 Experiences and Cruises.
- 10% discount on Auckland Whale and Dolphin Safari tickets.
- 10% discount on selected Fullers360 Experiences and Cruises, including Tiritiri Matangi Island Ferry, Rangitoto Island Ferry, Waiheke Island Ferry, Coromandel Ferry, Rotoroa Island Ferry, Motutapu Island Ferry, Harbour Cruise, Waiheke Explorer Hop-on Hop-off Tour. Discount is valid on Family, Adult and Children tickets subject to availability. Tickets can only be purchased directly from one of Fullers360 ticket offices, and your Annual Pass must be presented at time of purchase. Not valid in conjunction with any other discount or concession.
- 20% discount at Giapo Gourmet Ice Cream.
* Valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. Must present current annual pass identification to receive discount or benefit.
Kelly Tarlton's Gold Annual Pass Exclusion Dates
Kelly Tarlton's Gold Annual Passes are not valid during School Holidays and Public Holidays. Please see below list of dates that Gold Passes are excluded.
If you wish to visit during those period, please visit Admissions to upgrade your Gold Annual Pass to Platinum Annual Pass.
NZ School Holidays
2022
- Autumn - 16 April to 01 May 2022
- Winter - 09 July to 24 July 2021
- Spring - 01 October to 16 October 2021
- Summer - 20 December 2022 to 29 January 2023
2023
- Autumn - 07 April to 23 April 2023
- Winter - 01 July to 16 July 2023
- Spring - 23 September to 08 October 2023
- Summer - 20 December 2023 to 28 January 2024
2022
- Labour Day - Monday 24 October
- Boxing Day - Monday 26 December
- Christmas Day Holiday (Observed) - Monday 27 December
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 June
- Labour Day — Monday 25 October
- Christmas Day — Monday 25 December
- Boxing Day — Tuesday 26 December
Annual Pass Expiry
Want to find out your Annual Pass expiry date? Click on the link below.
Check expiryFAQs
All Annual Passes are now issued in digital format. You will receive an email upon completion of the transaction. Click on 'View Tickets', then download and save the barcode onto your mobile device. (eg. Apple wallet or similar)
Present the barcode at our Admissions Desk on each of your visits, our staff member will scan and match the photo on your profile.
Your SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Annual Pass will be valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
Yes, each purchaser will be issued with their own Annual Pass with different barcodes. Please save the barcode for each member of your family on your mobile device. Our staff member will scan each member and match the photos on your profiles.
Terms & Conditions:
With the use of the pass, only the person named and photographed on the pass will get free access to SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's for 12 months and access to all the benefits mentioned above. These passes cannot be changed to another person or exchanged for cash. Passes must be presented for entry and the benefits. If you forget or don't bring your card, you will have to pay a $10 reprinting fee. All passes must have valid information provided and if it changes, you are responsible to let SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's staff know upon the next visit. These passes can only be used for general admission tickets and exclude any school visits. Benefits and conditions are subject to change. Please check opening and closing times before the visit.
Your SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Annual Pass can be collected from the attraction. When you collect your pass, every pass holder must be present as we will take your photo for the pass. Every person who has an annual pass will have their own card. Please bring your booking confirmation with you upon collection. Any annual pass purchased via the SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's website MUST be claimed in person within 30 days. Your SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Annual Pass will be valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. Valid for use at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's only. There are no concession prices for the SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Annual Pass.
Children are aged between 3 and 15 years old. Children 2 years old and under receive free admission to the attraction, therefore do not require a pass and are not included in any of the passes. If you have a child who is 2 years old and under, please advise staff upon entry. Children aged 15 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult (16 years old and above) to enter.
To be eligible for the renewal rate you will need to renew within 30 days of expiry. Renewal is the same price at the door as online.
Gold Annual Passes are not valid during school holidays and on public holidays.
Annual Pass Extensions Due to Weather Event Closure
As our attraction was temporarily closed, we have extended all Annual Passes (that were valid at the time of closure) by 30 days to account for the period that our attraction was closed.
Existing Passes will be automatically extended in our ticketing system over the coming days – so your Annual Pass will scan as normal at entry.
You do not need to contact our customer service team to get the extra month added, we’ll be taking care of this for you. It might just take a couple days to update in our system.
Extension FAQs
The decision to temporarily close the attraction is based on the guidance from the Government in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
The attraction was closed between 23 March and 13 May 2020 due to COVID-19 lockdown. And was closed again between 12 August and 30 August 2020 due to COVID-19 level 3 alert.
For year 2020, we have extended 2 months for the level 4 lockdown period (April-May); and 1 month for the alert level 3 period (August).
The attraction was closed between 15 February and 17 February 2021; and closed again between 28 February and 06 March 2021 due to COVID-19 level 3 alert restrictions.
The attraction was closed for 12 weeks between 18 August and 10 November 2021, due to COVID-19 Alert Level 4 and 3 restrictions.
All valid Annual Passes have been extended for 2 weeks for the February/March level 3 lockdown period.
All valid Annual Passes have been extended for 3 months for the August to November lockdown period.
If your Annual Pass expired between 14 February and 06 March 2021, you will be able to visit with your existing Annual Passes until 21 March 2021.
No, our team is aware of the extensions, and our system have already updated the new expiry dates.
Please email us on operations@kellytarltons.co.nz and we will be able to help you.
One of the best place for outing in a rainy day. I recommend annual pass for those who settled in Auckland with kids!
My Lil Miss 2+ absolutely loves a morning or afternoon visit to the Aquarium - and it is the perfect place to explore on a rainy or super hot sunny day too! She loves it so much that we purchased an annual pass (completely worth it as we travel in every couple of weeks as she begs to go!)
If you have young children this is a great place to visit. We went a couple of times and invested in the annual pass, it captivates the kids as the go through each area and with a kids play area half way through allows them a place to run off all of the excitement that has built up
Great for kids and annual pass is well worth it! So much to do and see.
