Locals Year Pass for Marlborough Residents

Adult $50

Child (3-14) $25

Under 3 FREE
Unlimited Free Entry for a Year 

 

Touch a Tuatara (Living Fossil). Get close to a Penguin. Have fun discovering amazing animals that live in New Zealand - “the youngest land in the world”

✓ Nature ✓ Wildlife ✓ Heritage ✓ Explore & Learn ✓ Family – friendly ✓ Affordable ✓ FUN

We strive to give you outstanding, intimate experiences. Our knowledgeable staff help you discover and have fun,
sharing with you some of New Zealand's amazing native animals that live in our beautiful Marlborough Sounds.
 

 

Terms & Condition of EcoWorld Picton Aquarium’s Local Year Pass Membership
1. Valid for 1 year from the date of purchase.
2. You must present your membership ID to receive free admission to EcoWorld Picton Aquarium. ID may be requested.
3. Your membership is not transferable. Only the person/s named on the membership form and ID may use it.
4. Your membership does not include Guided Tours, “Behind the Scenes”, “Close Up Encounters”, “Penguin Parade” or events.
5. No refunds, exchange or cancellation of EcoWorld Friends Membership.
6. The conditions of entry as displayed in EcoWorld Picton Aquarium admissions area must be adhered to.
7. EcoWorld Picton Aquarium reserves the right to cancel membership if any of these terms or conditions are breached.
* Exhibits may change without notice. EcoWorld Picton Aquarium is Marlborough’s most popular “paid for” tourist attraction, with more than 37,000
paid visits a year. EcoWorld Picton Aquarium is one of only four public aquaria in New Zealand and is privately owned and funded.

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Great Day Out in Picton

 

Enjoy Picton’s foreshore attractions and activities

 

scenery ✓ nature ✓ wildlife ✓ heritage ✓ explore & learn

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Great Day Out in Picton

Take your family for a Great Day Out to enjoy Picton's foreshore attractions and activities, all easily accessible on foot.

 

 

12.45pm    Arrive at EcoWorld Aquarium on the Picton Foreshore

EcoWorld Aquarium is your base, where there are refreshments, secure bag storage and restrooms. 

 

Freshen up, get your camera and begin to discover Picton.

 

 

1pm    Picton Foreshore Heritage Walk

Your introduction to Picton. Enjoy a leisurely self-guided walk of the main sights of Picton's beautiful foreshore, Captain Cook, Maori, whaling, maritime history, European settlers.

 

 

2pm    EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - Close Up Encounters Tour presentations and feeding. 

You will see some of New Zealand's unique animals: Touch a Living Fossil (Tuatara), get up very close to a rescued little blue penguin and have fun discovering some of the amazing animals that live in New Zealand: kakariki (endangered native parakeet), mystical seahorses, giant squid (preserved), hundreds of fish of the Marlborough Sounds, stingray, sharks, crayfish, octopus, lizards, frogs etc. and experience some of the work of the “Marlborough Sounds Endangered Species Breeding Collective.”

 

 

3pm    Explore Picton

Take in more of picturesque Picton, Foreshore, browse artisan and boutique shops, galleries, relax.

 

 

5pm    Meet at EcoWorld if you wish to celebrate your Great Day Out with us.

 

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Cost*

 

Adult: $45 per adult (15 and over)

 

Child: $23 per child (3 to 14 years old)

 

Infant: No charge for infants (under 3years)

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*Please note:

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•Available for booking year round.

*Attractions, activities, itineraries and exhibits may change without notice.

*All prices in NZ dollars and subject to change without notice.

•Bookings subject to EcoWorld Aquarium's Terms & Condition.

 

EcoWorld Picton Aquarium is Marlborough’s most popular “paid for” tourist attraction, with more than 43,000 paid visits pa. EcoWorld Aquarium is one of only 4 public aquariums in New Zealand and is privately owned and privately funded.