Enjoy a torch-lit exploration at your own pace, through a fascinating underwater world of full-scale models of fish and sea creatures in life-like surroundings. Brush up your knowledge of New Zealand marine life by using the identification guide provided.

Emerge from the submarine depths to light and birdsong, where models of freshwater fish and native birds abound in their natural environment.

Step into an awesome world of natures beauties at Eyes on Nature, a comprehensive New Zealand bird and fish exhibition centre in the historic post office building 61 Main Road Havelock Marlborough, open six days a week, 10.00 am to 4.00 pm, Tuesday to Sunday. Entry fee: Family (2 adults and up to 4 children) $15.00, adults $5.00, children $3.00

Eyes on Nature is a must see opportunity not to be missed with a collection of over 140 New Zealand aquatic animal models. Enter an amazing underwater world replicating New Zealand coastal waters, complete with sea birds and saltwater fish, including a number of deepwater fish. The native birds and freshwater fish are displayed in a light, bright, most ingenious and surreal environment. Taxidermist Ross Brownson has handcrafted all these birds, fish, dolphins and seals in a totally unique manner using resin to depict incredible real life qualities.

Ross and Janet purchased the former Post Office in April 2003 and spent many hours restoring the building inside and out for the purpose of setting up the exhibition centre to display Ross’s taxidermy. Ross has been doing taxidermy professionally since 1992 and during this time has built up a library of some weird and wonderful species of New Zealand fish and birds.

Eyes on Nature is a magical experience children and adults alike will love. Come on in next time you are in this beautiful part of New Zealand.