Annual Events at the New Zealand Marine Studies Centre
Every holiday the Aquarium has a different theme for displays and activities. Our regular visitors know that there is always something new to check out - perhaps a tank full of salmon, crayfish or munida, and displays on research or conservation issues. For children there are activities such as an aquarium quiz, treasure hunt or discovery trail as well as dress-ups, art and craft activities.
See below for a brief outline of events coming up over the year. For detailed information about holiday programmes, please check for upcoming events on our home page, or join our email list if you would like to receive regular updates.
National Children's Day
Sunday 4 March 2012
Half price family entry
Seaweek
3 - 11 March 2012
Special Guided Tours at 10.30am every day during Seaweek incorporating an insight into human impacts on local marine life.
Half Normal tour price during Seaweek, and a free Rocky Shore Who Eats Who educational colouring book for all visitors to the Aquarium
Easter School Holiday
16 April - 1 May 2011
Hunt for the shark eggs in the Aquarium and find out about the eggs of some of our local sea creatures. Decorate a shell for Easter.
Mother's Day
Sunday 13 May 2012
Half price family entry
World Ocean Day
Friday 8 June 2012
Special 10.30am Guided tour
Mid-Winter School Holiday
30 June - 15 July 2011
incorporating the
International Science Festival 30 June - 8 July 2012
and the
Cadbury Chocolate Carnival (7 - 13 July 2012)
Go chocolate fishing at the Aquarium, and see what makes fish tick!
Father's Day
Sunday 2nd September 2012
Half price family entry
Conservation Week
9 - 16 September 2012
Daily Guided tours at 10.30am with a marine conservation theme
Spring School Holiday
29 September - 14 October 2012
Spring time at the Aquarium!
Summer School Holiday
14 December 2012 - 7 February 2013
The topic is still to be decided, but as 2012 was the Year of the Dragon .... perhaps we will have some sea dragons to display!