Aquarium in New Zealand

“The Island Bay Marine Education Centre, also known as "The Bait House", is an interactive marine experience based in Island Bay on Wellington's south coast. As well as there being lots of different sea creatures on display (including a couple of octupuses, sea horses, crayfish, turtles, a grumpy blue cod to name a few) you can also handle starfish, sea cucumbers, sea anemones, crabs and other sea life found un the touch pools. There is far more inside than you would expect from the outside and the volunteers whi wirk there are very friendly and helpful. It is really reasonably priced ($5 for adults, $2 per child) and we were all entertained for ages. Really good fun and educational too. Definitely worth checking out with the family.”

“The owner is super knowledgeable and nice, has ana amazing selection of fish and very healthy fish. I've been to other places and this is by far one of the best for quality and he really cares about the fish. Would only ever buy my fish from here.”

“Redwood Aquatics is an amazing shop for reptile and fish supplies! Debbie is always friendly, quick to respond to my emails, and incredibly helpful. The store is fun to visit and it’s great to have such a reptile-friendly place in Christchurch - which can be hard to find. Highly recommend!!!”

“We had my daughters birthday party here and hired the room which worked out to be more affordable and we were able to invite more guests. We were allowed to do our own catering which made it even better and the tour guide was amazing. Even though we were late staff were great and polite and friendly. We felt right at home. the kids loved it! The parents loved it too! So worth it.”

“Love this place! Some awesome specimens of fish. Got to watch the penguin feeding and later the big fish feeding. Great way to enjoy a few hours. They also have kiwis”

“Crispy Penguin was delicious. Sourced fresh apparently.”

“Awesome staff and excellent service ! They take the time to explain everything and make sure you get what’s best for your setup.”

“If you are looking to purchase a new tank or getting into aquascaping, I recommend that you check out Aqua House. I have purchased 2 rimless tanks and light screens that were safely delivered from Christchurch to Auckland. Aqua House stock a great range of plants, lights and fertilisers. They are also helpful with queries. An excellent store for the hobby in New Zealand.”

“Friendly team, very approachable, nothing seems to be a problem. Results are speedy. Kim Matthews is the fantastic head of this A team. Thankyou.”

“Friendly and knowledgeable staff. The DIY pet wash is super popular and you can end up waiting. My advice would be to go during the week if you can. If its not busy, you can get an extra token if you have the unlimited wash for $99.”

“I’m based in Wellington, and most of the big name companies online couldn’t be bothered with my $2.3K order – I guess it was too much hassle for them. They were all chasing the quick buck. But these legends :) Super responsive from the get go, happy to help, and they sorted everything out without a fuss. They delivered my 230kg Aqua One Brilliance tank perfectly, no drama at all. Even though I’m far away, I’m seriously impressed with how they handled everything. I’d happily buy from them again any day.”

“Always great customer service from the team. Live their product knowledge and advice.”

“I love this fish shop! There are various kinds of fish and plants, and the people there are very friendly.”

“Thank you, Dave and Rachel for making us feel very welcome and made our stay in Napier really enjoyable. Great accommodation with comfortable beds. Highly recommend and will definitely be staying here again when I'm next in Napier.”

“Excellent layout of the whole Park Island district at the current time. Though could go even better. How do I know this? Easy My family used to Mix farm the area with Pigs and cows from the late 50's till 1980. I grew up in this area and know the wildlife and terrain plus the history, even bfore the 1931 earthquake.”

“Fantastic motel and really good value for money would definitely recommend”

“We were in a bit of a bind trying to find a venue for a surprise party for expecting parents, but Garth came to the rescue with a private room that led to a wonderful outdoor play area for kids, which was perfect for the occasion. Garth and his team were incredibly helpful, and the platters we ordered were absolutely delicious. Kudos to the team for making the event so memorable and special!”

“My wife and I, and our little dog, had a great 3 night stay in Napier. The dog feeder and water bowl in our room was a nice touch. Hotel modern, clean, comfortable and quiet and close to the places we wanted to access. Pleasant and helpful staff.”

“Arrived early and was booked in with a free upgrade to a room with a sea view and a spa staff great room spotless”

“I ordered two coats, One for my one year-old Shih Tzu/toy poodle puppy and one for my elderly spoodle. The coats are beautifully made from quality materials and ideal for those chilly “last thing at night” garden trips, as the Velcro fastings make them quick and easy to put on and take off. I have several friends who are going to buy these jackets and I would highly recommend them.”

“We stayed for one night only but we wished we could stay longer. This motel is better that many hotels and we loved it. Friendly staff ,Clean and beautiful view and everything to make your stay feel welcome. Thank you Beach front motel you will see us again soon.”

“Really impressed with my 40cm ultra-clear aquarium. It’s gorgeous, thank you.”