Social and Other Groups

We think learning is a life-long activity and there's always something new to see and learn at our Centre. We offer a range special activities and programmes for adults of all mobilities and ability from a variety of social, service, special needs and volunteer organisations.

A visit begins with an introduction to the Centre at our "Octopus HQ." Here you'll be able to enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee, tea and a biscuit and learn about the work we do at the Centre.

You begin your own journey of discovery while moving on to our Bait House Aquarium where you'll be introduced to some of the amazing marine life that lives literally on our doorstep.

You're sure to see some marine animals and plants that you've never seen before, or even knew existed. You may even get to "shake hands" with one of our very smart octopuses!!

For more information about our Social and Other Group Tours or to enquire about a booking, please contact us.

Nice little place they have down there by the water. Good place to go for a quick and fun outing. Interesting seeing all the various types of marine life they have in one building.

Archie

The Island Bay Marine Education Centre's Bait House Aquarium is an interactive marine experience based in Island Bay on Wellington's south coast.There are lots of different sea creatures on display including a couple of octupuses, sea horses, lobsters to name a few. You can also gently touch and handle starfish, sea cucumbers, sea anemones, crabs and other sea life found in the local rock pools outside.There's far more inside than you would expect. The volunteers and expert staff are very friendly and helpful. It is really reasonably priced and we were all entertained for ages. Really good fun and educational too. Definitely worth checking out with the family.

Haydn