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Welcome to Antarctica, Christchurch!

Welcome to Antarctica, Christchurch!

Highlights

  • An Antarctic experience for every type of explorer!
  • Penguin Rescue - Meet the little guys in blue
  • Hagglund Field Trip - Go off-road like an Antarctic explorer
  • Storm Dome - brave a summertime Antarctic storm
  • 4D Theatre - four-dimensional visual experience

With mysterious deep seas, unique creatures and endless icy plains, Antarctica is a land like no other. A fragile place that has drawn the bravest explorers from far and wide, leaving all who visit with a passion to protect this stunning rarity.

The International Antarctic Centre transports a slice of this astounding continent to Christchurch, with a range of immersive experiences that allow everyday visitors to see, touch, feel and fall in love with Antarctica.

Brave an Antarctic storm, go off-road in a Hagglund, mingle with the penguins, experience Antarctica from all four dimensions and leave with a head full of knowledge, a heart full of love and inspiration to take action, just like the explorers before you.

Adult $64.00
Child $44.00 (5-15 years old)
Family Pass $164.00 (2 Adult + up to 3 Children)

What's included

  • 4 Seasons of Antarctica
  • Snow & Ice Experience
  • Antarctic Storm
  • Penguin Encounter; Penguin Feeding
  • Antarctic Gallery
  • 4D Extreme Theatre
  • Huskies

Duration

  • Allow approximately 3 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • 38 Orchard Road (between Memorial Ave and Wairakei Road) near Christchurch Airport.

Restrictions

  • All children 14 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Opening hours: The International Antarctic Centre is open 7 days a week, Monday to Sunday, from 9am to 4.30pm.

    It is important that you arrive no more than 15 minutes either side of your scheduled visit time as this is a condition of entry with the deal.

    Child price applied to ages 5-15 years. Under 5's are free.

    Hagglund Ride: We do not recommend the Hagglund ride for visitors with heart conditions, back or neck pain, had recent surgery, motion sickness, nervous disposition, or if pregnant. (At times this ride is unavailable, contact the Operator to confirm this ride is available)

    Guests are required to meet a minimum height requirement of 1.2 metres to enjoy this ride.

Available Bookings from 14 Nov to 27 Nov 2024

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  • Family Pass$164.00

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  • Family Pass$164.00

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Amazing Experiencing an antarctic storm! Great Experience. This is a must do!! :) Outstanding wonderland experience
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Gael BLACK from New Zealand wrote on 11 February 2022

Well worth it

Just an awesome insight to life in antartica

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Ivana Stojanovic from New Zealand wrote on 06 July 2024

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Excellent job Really enjoyable.I already recommended to my friends.

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Eva from New Zealand wrote on 10 March 2024

Recommended

Well sortu the visit ! Full of activities :)

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Shenaye Martin from New Zealand wrote on 04 April 2023

Huskis!!

Seeing the huskis was cool, everything else was pretty average. Not a whole lot to do there. Definitely doesn't take 2-3 hours to go around and see everything.

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Marsha from New Zealand wrote on 14 June 2021

Good but not for value

Slightly over priced

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