Island Bay Marine Education Centre-Bait House Aquarium in Wellington

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  Manuel Alonso Quiroz Zuleta

  :: 14 December 2020 01:03:25

  Great place to go with kids and the family. The staff is so friendly and keen to explain and let the kids touch the animals. We'll definitely go back again

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  Ana Davies

  :: 30 November 2020 14:34:33

  Really cool place with very helpful and interested staff! Pretty sure they could answer any questions you have about the creatures.

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  Haydn Murdoch

  :: 10 November 2020 07:42:07

  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.

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  Gary Mitchell

  :: 01 November 2020 22:03:16

  This place is an amazing place run by passionate amazing people who are doing incredible things to showcase our marine life and consvervation. This is a must see attraction in Wellington.

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  Sam Pineda

  :: 15 October 2020 21:16:44

  If you want to get up close and personal with some of the amazing sea creatures, then check this place. Located along the seashore of Island bay, Wellington. The staff were amazing and accommodating. Kids and Kids at heart will surely enjoy this place. If you are lucky, you might witness the Octopus feeding session. The entrance fee is cheaper than your coffee.