Focusing on New Zealand's native icons, including the Kiwi and Tuatara, plus behind the scenes experience, we think a Native Icons Guided Tour is the best way to truly experience the Aquarium.
Join our expert guides to learn about the weird, wacky, and wonderful stories of New Zealand's native icons including the kiwi, little penguins/korora, and tuatara.
Our guides will share insider knowledge about their unique characteristics and the role they play their ecosystem. You'll also hear stories and interesting facts about many of our other special residents. Additionally, you'll get the chance to go through a restricted access area and learn more of the conservation work that goes on behind the scenes.
General admission is included in the tour price. Come and explore the National Aquarium and learn about New Zealand's fascinating native icons.
View Kiwi in a purpose-built nocturnal environment where day turns into night. Go behind the scenes to take a closer look at a Kiwi egg, learn about their quirky habits, their favourite meal, and much more from our knowledgeable guide.
When it comes to the elusive Tuatara, our guide will reveal the mysteries of New Zealand's 'living fossil' before introducing you to our famous Little Penguins.
Meet our world-famous Little Penguins. Learn all about our personality-filled penguins and which one is the current penguin of the month. These special rehabilitated residents were rescued locally in Hawke's Bay and are the smallest species of penguin in the world. Our guide will share some of their individual characteristics as well as the work undertaken at our rehabilitation centre.
Duration: 1 hour, 10.30am daily
Participants: Maximum 15 people per group, minimum age 10 years.
Price: Adults $60, Children $40 (includes General Admission, 1 July 2024- 30 June 2025 prices subject to change)
Inclusions: This tour includes general admission to the aquarium on the date of your guided tour booking to enable you to explore further.
Note: Transfers to any online purchases is available with 24 hours notice.
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