~8 min drive from Bluewater
National Aquarium of New Zealand
An oceanarium tunnel on Marine Parade, with kiwi, tuatara, native eels and little penguins.
The National Aquarium of New Zealand sits at the southern end of Marine Parade, about eight minutes from the hotel. Its centrepiece is a 1.5-million-litre oceanarium with a walk-through tunnel.
Alongside the sharks and rays, you can see kiwi, tuatara, native eels and little penguins. Scheduled diver feeds and penguin keeper talks run through the day. Check the official site for current hours and schedules before visiting.
