National Aquarium of New Zealand

　　The National Aquarium of New Zealand is also known as the "Napier Aquarium" because it is located in Napier, in the Hawke's Bay region. It opened in 1976 and welcomed 230,000 visitors in its first year — remarkable for a city with only 50,000 residents at the time, showing just how popular it was.

　　The National Aquarium of New Zealand is the country’s largest marine life aquarium, home to a wide range of New Zealand marine creatures and unique wildlife such as stingrays, live coral, kiwi birds, and tuatara. Visitors can swim with sharks, feed lively fish, observe native New Zealand wildlife, and fully immerse themselves in this magical underwater world — like a joyful little fish swimming through the ocean depths. This colorful aquarium also serves an important educational purpose, allowing children not only to enjoy the vibrant underwater sights but also to learn about marine life and wildlife.

　　The National Aquarium of New Zealand is open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with last admission at 4:30 PM. It is open year-round except for Christmas Day.

　　National Aquarium of New Zealand Must-visit reason: New Zealand’s largest aquarium Continent: Oceania Country/Region: New Zealand Province/State: Hawke's Bay Region City: Napier