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Home > Location & Attractions > Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World
 

Founded in 1985, the Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World is a unique attraction to New Zealand. Hailing as the world’s first Pacific and Southern Oceans adventure, its enthralling showcase of marine life will be a memory to cherish. For the curious traveller, the Auckland aquarium will be a feast for the eyes, a threshold into the electrifying colours of New Zealand’s vibrant and diversified marine life. Bound to capture your attention, its collection of a myriad of sea creatures will be nothing short of spectacular.

Appealing to all ages, a popular attraction will be exploring the spectacular adventure of the Antarctic Encounter. Visitors can ride through its underground territory of Antarctic penguins, observing them strutting around in the wilderness and frolicking in the snow. Ideal for those who crave adventurous pursuits, Shark Survival provides a personal encounter with an array of shark species. An insightful experience will be the Stingray Splash for travellers eager to catch a tantalizing glimpse of the wonderful creatures that dwell in the pristine waters of New Zealand’s ocean.

The brainchild of Kelly Tarlton, a New Zealand marine archaeologist, the Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World thrives on having many attractions for the travellers to indulge in. Proving to be a magical fantasyland, visitors can take a journey through its iconic animal adventures and learn the captivating secrets, hiding under the clear façade of the Southern Ocean.