Kelly Tarlton's Final Treasure Hunt

Introducing: Kelly Tarlton's Final Treasure Hunt

Kelly Tarlton is widely known as the visionary of Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater World. He was also a highly successful treasure hunter of multiple ship wrecks across the world. 40 years after his untimely death a team made up of friends, family and marine enthusiasts embark upon an adventure to complete one of his final expeditions.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Meet Kelly

Most people know Kelly Tarlton as the founder of a famous underground aquarium in Auckland. What you may not know is that he was also New Zealand's most successful treasure hunter. 40 years after his death, a tale told on the high seas ignites a quest to complete his final treasure hunt.Special thanks to the Tarlton family for their support and trust in making this podcast.For more about Kelly Tarlton we recommend:Throw Me the Wreck, Johnny: memories of Kelly Tarlton by Steve Locker-LampsonKelly: the Adventurous Life of Kelly Tarlton by E. V. SaleNavigators and Naturalists, By Michael LeeThe Fateful Voyage of the St Jean Baptiste, By John DunmoreThe Expedition of the St Jean Baptiste to the Pacific 1769 - 1770, Translated and edited by John DunmoreGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Gold, Jewels and Gelignite

Former treasure hunters from Kelly Tarlton’s crew share the outrageous and often dangerous expeditions from around New Zealand's coastline and the world. What do they know about the lost anchor, and can it be found?Special thanks to the Tarlton family for their support and trust in making this podcast.For more about Kelly Tarlton we recommend:Watch: Lost and Found: The Story of Cook's AnchorThrow Me the Wreck, Johnny: memories of Kelly Tarlton by Steve Locker-LampsonKelly: the Adventurous Life of Kelly Tarlton by E. V. SaleNavigators and Naturalists, By Michael LeeThe Fateful Voyage of the St Jean Baptiste, By John DunmoreThe Expedition of the St Jean Baptiste to the Pacific 1769 - 1770, Translated and edited by John DunmoreGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The Voyage of the Saint Jean Baptiste

A French ship on an illicit smuggling mission, a crew dying from scurvy and 125-year-old map to a dangerous island known as New Zealand. Our would-be treasure hunters find out how the anchors of the St Jean Baptiste came to be left on the seabed of Doubtless Bay.Special thanks to the Tarlton family for their support and trust in making this podcast.For more about Kelly Tarlton we recommend:Watch: Lost and Found: The Story of Cook's AnchorThrow Me the Wreck, Johnny: memories of Kelly Tarlton by Steve Locker-LampsonKelly: the Adventurous Life of Kelly Tarlton by E. V. SaleNavigators and Naturalists, By Michael LeeThe Fateful Voyage of the St Jean Baptiste, By John DunmoreThe Expedition of the St Jean Baptiste to the Pacific 1769 - 1770, Translated and edited by John DunmoreGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World

The final year of Kelly Tarlton’s life saw him forever change the way that aquariums around the world were built. Those who were there share the memories of this achievement and the legacy that’s endured.Special thanks to the Tarlton family for their support and trust in making this podcast.For more about Kelly Tarlton we recommend:Watch: Lost and Found: The Story of Cook's AnchorThrow Me the Wreck, Johnny: memories of Kelly Tarlton by Steve Locker-LampsonKelly: the Adventurous Life of Kelly Tarlton by E. V. SaleNavigators and Naturalists, By Michael LeeThe Fateful Voyage of the St Jean Baptiste, By John DunmoreThe Expedition of the St Jean Baptiste to the Pacific 1769 - 1770, Translated and edited by John DunmoreGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details