We are still having difficulty with the time zone. The kids were up very late again last night, waking very late this morning. After getting a coffee, we headed out to Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater World and Antarctic Encounter. Kelly Tarlton is New Zealand’s best known undersea explorer and he established this fine aquarium and museum in the mid-80s. The highlight, for us, was the exhibit of live penguins. Several were protecting their eggs. The attraction also boasts a 100 metre acrylic undersea viewing area. This was the third such display we have seen on our trip, but it was also the best. The tanks were adapted from old sewage storage tanks, but the water was clear, the fish appeared healthy and the crowds were minimal. There was a good “museum” section dealing with Antarctic exploration. It
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