National Aquarium Admission & Guided Tour
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Native Icons Guided Tour with Kiwi and Tuatara
See over 100 species of aquatic and land animals
Explore the National Aquarium of New Zealand in Napier
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$65.00NZD
Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to experience
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What you can expect
Join the Native Icons Guided Tour at 10.30am daily for a deeper experience. Led by expert guides, this one-hour tour offers insight into some of New Zealand’s most unique wildlife. Learn about the quirky habits of the Kiwi, the ancient Tuatara, and meet the world’s smallest penguins — the Little Penguins. You’ll also go behind the scenes to hear about the aquarium’s conservation and rehabilitation work.
With general admission included, you can continue exploring the aquarium’s exhibits at your own pace after the tour. The National Aquarium of New Zealand provides an engaging and educational experience for visitors of all ages, ideal for families and wildlife enthusiasts.
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What you need to know
Inclusions
- General admission to the National Aquarium of New Zealand
- Native Icons Guided Tour (1 hour)
- Meet Little Penguins, Kiwi, and Tuatara
- Daily animal feedings
Duration
- Allow 1 hour for guided tour (general admission valid all day)
Departure Location
- Aquarium open 9.00am - 5.00pm (Last entry at 4.30pm)
- 10:30am tour start time
- Located on the Marine Parade in Napier
- Operates daily all year
Additional Information
- Infants (0-3) are free of charge
- Reef fish feeding at 10am
- Penguin feeding at 9.30 am, 1.30 pm, 3.30 pm
- Oceanarium diver hand feeding at 2pm
- Minimum 10 years for guided tour
- General admission included in tour price
- Some animals may not always be visible
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear
- Cafe, gifts and souvenirs store onsite
Accessibility
- Wheelchair friendly
- Hidden disability friendly
- Lifts have tactile call buttons
- Large print menus available
- Guide, hearing and assistance dog friendly
- < 5 Dedicated accessible/disabled parking bays onsite
- Accessible drop off point
- Alternative accessible parking very close by
- Level access at entrance
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Minimum 850mm width for a mobility device to enter
- All gender accessible bathroom available for use
- Gendered accessible bathroom available for use
- Changing Places facility on site
- Regular height tables (750mm) high
- Accessible table location is reservable
- Guide, hearing and assistance dog friendly
- Pathways are minimum 900mm wide in key areas
- Pathway surface is concrete
- Pathway surface is smooth paving
- Outdoor environment includes ramps
- Seating at intermittent points along pathways
- Folding wheelchair available for use
- Wheelchair can be accommodated throughout experience
- Unobstructed views from a seated height
- Order and collect food from a service counter up to 750mm high
- Sensory room / designated quiet space available
- Sensory map available
- Guide, hearing and assistance dog friendly
- Sensory bags or kits available
- Staff have had disability awareness training
- Dedicated accessibility staff member available
- Carer can be accommodated in the experience to provide support
- Companion card accepted
- Discounted rates for companion card holders available
Need help?
- Email us at plan@everythingnewzealand.com
- Product ID: 44888
- This experience is supplied by National Aquarium of New Zealand