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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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Stephanie deFreitas from New Zealand wrote on 04 July 2025
Thoroughly Enjoyed with children 1 and 3
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Antarctic Centre. The children loved the range of experiences, especially the snow room and seeing the penguins. The only reason we are giving a 4 star instead of a 5 star is due to accessibility. There needs to be ramps rather than stairs for wheelchair users and prams to properly experience the centre. We had to help many mum's carry their prams up.and down stairs.
Tony Gerritsen from New Zealand wrote on 04 July 2025
Wonderful morning with Granddaughters
While not cheap with a family, the varied experiences were excellent. The huskies, 4D theatre and storm chamber were highlights. Getting there with the early concession was a bonus and meant a small number of fellow tourists. Well done to the Centre!
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.
sarahv17 from New Zealand wrote on 02 July 2025
Thoroughly enjoyable
Thoroughly enjoyed by young and old. Haaglund was awesome for the young boys. The drivers commentary was very informative.
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