Kelly Tarlton‘s Underwater World

After having run a few errands and thanks to a tip as to where to go here in Auckland, I took a scooter and sped down the scenic bike lane next to the water at 25 km/h to get to the aquarium. Yes, I wore a helmet. Though, it was such a bad fit, I would have been safer without one. I was absolutely strangled by that thing every time I moved forward because it kept sliding down my head. ^^
The underground aquarium - while more targeted towards kids - is amazing for anyone. I mean, just look at the pictures! My absolute favourite animal there: jellyfish. With the lighting they were uniquely mysterious to marvel at. There even were seahorses, sharks and manta rays! I was also surprised just how large the whole thing was, especially some of the single aquariums. At one point, there was a conveyor belt to stand on that circled around a spacious overhead aquarium with truly cool fish. The manta rays were huge!
All in all, the aquarium is a great place for kids and anyone who marvels at marine life with childlike wonder (guilty as charged, but then again, I also like rocks and outer space…). ^^Read more