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International Antarctic Centre - General Admission

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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 $59.00
Child $39.00 (5-15 years old)
Family Pass $159.00 (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.

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

Available Bookings from 29 Apr to 12 May 2024

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CUIXIn ZHANG from China wrote on 08 October 2019

特别值得去

全程大概三个半小时,可以体验风暴和科考车,近距离观看蓝企鹅和哈士奇,展览也非常有特色和用心,值得推荐

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Thanks for your 5 star review!

Jun from China wrote on 23 January 2019

impressive

细心的服务,有趣的体验!

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Y an li from China wrote on 17 July 2018

完美

我很喜欢坐那个链条车!很好玩!还有4D电影一定要看!当然,最重要的是小企鹅!好可爱!

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Xiaoyao Tan from China wrote on 01 June 2018

南极科普互动馆

下午两点去的时候人还不算太多,很多项目是按时间来的,比如围观企鹅喂食、暴风雪、围观哈士奇什么的...尽量安排好自己的路线和时间,不然错过了就瞎逛会等下一个场次

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huil from China wrote on 25 December 2017

很好,值得去

学到不少南极的知识,线路时间安排的很好,跟着指定线路走就可以都玩到,也不用等很久,值得一去

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