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New Zealand Maritime MuseumvsSEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium
Both New Zealand Maritime Museum and Sea Life Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Sea Life Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium ranks slightly better than New Zealand Maritime Museum. Sea Life Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium scores 89 with accolades from 5 reviews like Afar Magazine, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
New Zealand Maritime Museum
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Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Frommer's
149-159 Quay Street, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland Central 1140, New Zealand
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Fodor's "New Zealand's rich seafaring history is on display at this marina complex on Auckland Harbour." Full review
Lonely Planet "This museum traces NZ’s seafaring history, from Maori voyaging canoes to the America’s Cup." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Don't miss the pitching reconstruction of the inside of a boat. Boat rides are offered on several of the historical ships. Captivating and family-oriented." Full review
Afar Magazine "Learn about New Zealand's long-standing maritime history at this Viaduct Harbour museum, where exhibits tell the stories of the explorers, immigrants, traders and whalers who built the country." Full review
Frommer's "Intricate working displays and fascinating exhibitions documenting 1,000 years of New Zealand maritime history." Full review
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Frommer's Fodor's Lonely Planet Afar Magazine Michelin Guide Afar Magazine Frommer's
23 Tamaki Dr, Orakei, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Frommer's "You might have imagined a live underground penguin colony; at Kelly Tarlton’s Penguin Encounter, it’s an amazing reality." Full review
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For full insight into this unique self-sustaining population of king and gentoo penguins, make sure you pick up the free brochure
Fodor's "This harborside marine park—the creation of New Zealand's most celebrated undersea explorer and treasure hunter—offers a fish's-eye view of the sea." Full review
Lonely Planet "Sharks and stingrays swim over and around you in transparent tunnels that were once stormwater tanks." Full review
Afar Magazine "Created by a deep sea diver / explorer / adventurer, Kelly Tarlton's is one of Auckland's Top 5 Attractions." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Kelly Tarlton's Seal Life Aquarium is both sensational and educational." Full review
Afar Magazine "Go underground to get up close and personal with the sea creatures of the Pacific and Southern Oceans...see Antarctic penguins, stingrays...and enjoy the interactive and educational exhibits" Full review
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Check the website for feeding times and ticket discounts.
Frommer's "Watching rays clamber up their keepers during feeding time in Stingray Bay, meeting king and gentoo penguins in a Penguin Passport tour, or freaking yourself out in a Shark Dive" Full review
