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The resort town of Queenstown is situated in Otago in the south-west of New Zealand's South Island. The town is built around an inlet on Lake Wakatipu, a long thin "S"-shaped lake, and offers spectacular views of nearby mountains. Queenstown is a popular holiday destination among international travelers and offers a number of popular sightseeing options. The Underwater World Aquarium in Queenstown is a popular attraction. The Underwater World is one of the popular sightseeing options in Queenstown and is located along Auckland City's picturesque waterfront. The underwater world can be easily reached by car, bus or taxi. The Antarctic Encounter promises a lot of excitement and unique opportunities to explore the wilds of the Antarctic - past, present and beyond. King and Gentoo Penguins can be found at Kelly Tarlton's. You have to visit the enclosure to know and experience how these animals live and play in their natural habitat of snow, ice and very cold water. Once you enter the Underwater World you travel beneath the ocean on a moving walkway. You could experience a scuba diver's view as a myriad of ocean life surrounds you through an acrylic tunnel. The giant stingray glide overhead should not be missed as well as the moray eels lurking in the rocks. You then come face to face with the awesome predators of the deep - sharks – which you can see from a few centimeters away. The new exhibit Stingray Bay shows off Kelly Tarlton's stingrays to their best advantage in a giant 350,000 litre open-topped tank. The tank at its deepest point is 2.6m and is constructed of crystal clear acrylic for optimum viewing. The remarkable winded creatures can be seen in the tanks from very close quarters. Underwater World Aquarium, Queenstown is open daily from 9AM to 6PM. However entry closes at 5PM so you must make sure that you are there before time.
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