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National Aquarium of New Zealand, Napier, New Zealand

National Aquarium of New Zealand Introduction

The Ultimate Underwater Experience!

The National Aquarium of New Zealand is situated on Marine Parade in Napier and has a reef tank, a travelator which spirals its way beneath the enormous oceanarium, creating the impression of a true underwater experience, and a typical New Zealand rocky shore environment. See the marine life in Napier including sharks, stingray and hundreds of fish species, a crocodile and some kiwis on display.

The main tank is 24 metres long, 30 metres wide, and three metres deep and takes 1,500,067 litres of water to fill. View the 1,500 fish as they swim and feed above you as you stroll through the 50 metre long tunnel.

The latest exhibit in the aquarium is an interactive display providing education and information about tsunami.

Interact with our touch pool. View the surge pool, rock pool, the Kiwi environment, as well as seeing our very own lizards, spiders and wetas.

The ground floor of the National Aquarium of New Zealand is a dedicated to the New Zealand environment. Take a look at the Tuatara Exhibit with its stepped and shelved coastal wave and wind cut rockwork.

The upstairs floor you can view the different continents of the world. Observe the Salt Water Crocodile exhibit with its split level tank and mangrove forest.

Relax by the Japanese Garden with its cave fish display. Exit from the Japanese Garden into the harsh outback life of Australia with its Skink display. Travel to the amazing Rift Valley at the African Exhibit with its themed fishing village including hut, boat, fishing nets etc.

There is a themed souvenir shop, a cafe, public car parking nearby, disabled parking and access, and the aquarium is within easy walking distance from the centre of the city.

Feeding times are 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.

Admission to the National Aquarium of New Zealand

Hours:

• 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, 1st January – 24th December
• 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, 26th December – 31st January

Allow one to two hours for your enjoyable visit to the National Aquarium of New Zealand.

Family concessions and gift vouchers are available.

Location – You will find the National Aquarium of New Zealand located on Marine Parade, Napier in sunny Hawke's Bay. The Aquarium is only 10 minutes walk from Napier City.

For further information about our our aquarium's marine life in Napier, please contact us or visit our National Aquarium of New Zealand Web site.

Highlights of Hawke's Bay

With vast open spaces filled with stunning rugged landscapes, gorgeous beaches, often spectacular geothermal and volcanic activity, a temperate climate and fascinating animal and plant life, and it is no surprise that New Zealand's pure natural environment is so attractive to visitors from other countries.

The Hawke's Bay region encompasses the area around Hawke's Bay on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island.

Hawke's Bay is loved for its sunny climate, fabulous beaches, sheltered coastal plains and long-established vineyards. It is also one of the country's largest pip fruit growing areas. Napier, the main city of the region, has one of the largest concentrations of art deco buildings in the world.

It was razed by earthquake and fire in 1931, and rebuilt in the art deco style which was fashionable at the time. The Art Deco Walk is a permanent attraction, and each February there is the Brebner Print Art Deco Weekend, a not-too-serious celebration of the art deco style.

The Hawke's Bay vineyards are all within a short distance of Napier and Hastings, the other city in the region. More than 30 vineyards are open to the public for wine tasting. Many also operate cafes and restaurants in both indoor and outdoor settings. The region is especially known for its fine chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon varieties.

From Napier you can explore the Hawke's Bay landscape in every direction:

• View Cape Kidnappers gannet colony, an accessible mainland gannet colony
• Visit local artists and boutique wineries on the Kidnappers Escape Art, Food & Wine Trail
• Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a traditional village market at the Farmers Market, held every Sunday
• Hot air ballooning. Flights take place in the early morning within the first few hours of the sunrise
• Book for a Maori cultural tour. Overnight marae stays are an option

Marineland

Located on Napier's sunny Marine Parade, we are the ideal highlight to any holiday with a show, swim, or a tour on which you can swim with our dolphin or learn how we look after sick and injured penguins.

Marineland offers a wide range of activities for young and old alike. Swims, tours, shows, and a chance to learn heaps about our animals and how we look after them.

For further information about our aquarium of marine life in Napier, please contact us or visit our National Aquarium of New Zealand Web site.

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