Marine Encounters at the NZ Marine Studies Centre
Tour the New Zealand Marine Studies Centre at Portobello, connect to your coast and meet local marine species to find out what makes them special, vulnerable and resilient.
Please note we will not be using our virtual submarine at the Red traffic light setting of the COVID‑19 Protection Framework.
Booking
Toddlers aged 2 years and under are free, but please specify numbers in your booking.
Most of our site is accessible via wheelchair or stroller. Please specify accessibilty needs in your booking.
COVID‑19 vaccination
All attendees over 12 years old must be fully vaccinated to participate in our tours. Please bring your vaccine certificates and your masks.