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Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter & Underwater World

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23 Tamaki Drive

Auckland, New Zealand 1071

64 9 528 0603

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An aquarium and cultural center. This center has displays of Antarctic explorers huts, penguins and stingrays.

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Anne G.

Oct 30, 2008

I found this place fascinating. The aquarium was the reason we went, but we ended up really enjoying the Antarctic exhibit. We rode the bus out from Auckland, but walked back. It was an easy walk and if the weather is nice it is fun.

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Robin W.

Mar 1, 2009

A wonderful place to experience the Antarctic in the early days of exploration. The Penguin display is wonderful to watch, and the moving path under the waterworld is an amazing experience, where one can see all creatures moving around their huge tanks.

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Kyle D.

Jun 11, 2011

The first ever underwater aquarium in the world! A great illustration of kiwi enginuity, including a south pole penguin experience riding through the 'snow' in the penguin enclosure, defintiely a must do in when visiting Auckland

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Andrew S.

Apr 12, 2010

Great place to start your NZ journey. I have been told if travelling NZ, start at the North Island, eg: Auckland, do the north and then travel south to the South Island, it gets better and better!!

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Craig W.

May 29, 2009

A great place for kids and adults with interesting exhibits. The highlights is a ride on a simulated Antarctic explorer vehicle through the penguin exhibit.

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