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National Aquarium of New Zealand Guided Tour & Admission
Wheelchair friendly
Highlights & inclusions
One-hour tour with expert guide
Spot kiwi in a nocturnal house
See a kiwi egg up close on display
Learn secrets of tuatara reptiles
Meet rescued little penguins
All-day admission included
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$54.28AUD
Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to experience
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What you can expect
Step into the heart of New Zealand’s wildlife on a one-hour guided tour at the National Aquarium of New Zealand. Led by your guide, you’ll journey into the nocturnal house, where day becomes night, and catch the kiwi in action. Learn about their habits, favourite foods, and take a look at a real kiwi egg. From there, discover the secrets of the tuatara and get tips on spotting these fascinating reptiles that have been on earth for over 200 million years.
You’ll also meet the aquarium’s famous little penguins, and your guide will be sharing stories of conservation and care. With all-day admission included, you’ll have time to explore the rest of the aquarium at your own pace, joining keeper talks and daily feeding sessions to round out the experience. This guided tour is the ultimate way to dive deeper into the wonders of New Zealand’s native icons.
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What you need to know
- One-hour guided tour focusing on New Zealand's native icons
- All-day general admission to the National Aquarium of New Zealand
- All keeper talks and feeding sessions
- The guided tour starts at 10.30am
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the tour
- Open daily from 9am - 5pm
- Last entry at 4.30pm
- The guided tour is one hour in duration; participants may arrive before and stay after the tour until closing.
- This experience is located at the National Aquarium of New Zealand, 546 Marine Parade, Napier South, Napier 4110.
- Maximum of 15 participants per guided tour
- This experience runs in all weather conditions
- This experience is wheelchair accessible
- Not available on Christmas Day
- Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
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
