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Christchurch Explore New Zealand, Australia & Fiji!tune
Step into the world of Antarctica. See, touch, and feel the wonders of the icy continent as you brave an Antarctic storm, see Little Blue Penguins, and ride in an all-terrain Hägglund.
Highlights
- An Antarctic experience for every type of explorer!
- Penguin Rescue - Spot our rescued Kororā Little Blue Penguins
- Hagglund Field Trip - Go off-road like an Antarctic explorer
- Storm Experience - 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 a simulated Antarctic storm, go off-road in a Hägglund, spot our rescued Kororā Little Blue 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!
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Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Caroline from New Zealand wrote on 01 July 2025
Penguin center
Very well put together, clean & great staff, but for the price was quite disappointed, couldn't see the penguins and that's what we mainly went for..
Lisa Crampton from New Zealand wrote on 01 July 2025
Love antartica
Lots to see and do. Love the interactive stuff. Haaglund ride a highlight. Didn't see many penguins though. Overall really great experience
leoniev from New Zealand wrote on 16 June 2025
Perfect Gift for Family Visiting from Overseas
I gifted this experience to my grandparents who were visiting from overseas, and they absolutely loved it! The Antarctic storm room, Hägglund ride, and little blue penguins were highlights for them. Fun, educational, and beautifully run. Highly recommend for all ages!
Robyn Williamson from New Zealand wrote on 08 June 2025
Recommend
Totally enjoyed it! Nothing I would usually choose, but definitely happy I did 😁
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Helen from Australia wrote on 02 July 2025
An interesting afternoon
We went to the IAC on a rainy afternoon at 2pm. Not many people so easy to look around the Centre at a gentle pace. At the Penguin nest viewing area we were lucky enough to come across a ?Keeper (super knowledgeable about them) who told us about all the different personalities/penguinalities in the group. We were also able to see some gorgeous huskies up close, and had a blast in the Storm experience. Btw in that room there were quite a few families who had taken very small children in and were surprised by how cold and windy it was - all left before the sequence ended. NB There is an Exit door opposite the Entry door that you can leave through at any time. Really good afternoon, and very interesting.