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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.
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!
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
- Adult$52.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$52.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$52.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
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- Adult$52.00
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
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- Adult$44.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$52.00
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
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- Adult$74.00
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- Adult$52.00
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- Family Pass$199.00
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- Adult$52.00
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$44.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$44.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$74.00
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
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- Adult$74.00
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- Family Pass$199.00
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- Adult$74.00
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- Family Pass$199.00
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- Adult$74.00
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- Family Pass$199.00
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- Adult$74.00
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- Family Pass$199.00
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- Family Pass$199.00
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- Family Pass$199.00
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- Adult$74.00
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- Family Pass$199.00
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- Adult$74.00
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- Family Pass$199.00
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- Adult$74.00
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- Family Pass$199.00
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- Family Pass$199.00
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- Adult$74.00
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- Family Pass$199.00
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- Adult$74.00
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- Family Pass$199.00
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- Adult$74.00
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- Family Pass$199.00
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- Adult$74.00
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- Family Pass$199.00
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- Adult$74.00
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- Family Pass$199.00
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- Adult$74.00
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
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- Adult$74.00
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$52.00
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
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- Adult$52.00
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
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- Adult$52.00
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
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- Adult$52.00
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$74.00
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$74.00
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$52.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$52.00
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$52.00
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
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- Adult$52.00
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
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- Adult$52.00
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
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Authenticated Reviews
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support
- emergencyCustomers loved the interactive experiences, especially the Hagglund ride and the Antarctic storm simulator (45 people said this).
- emergencyMany praised the adorable Little Blue Penguins and enjoyed the opportunity to see them up close (38 people said this).
- emergencyThe friendly and knowledgeable staff received high marks for their helpfulness and enthusiasm (30 people said this).
- emergencyVisitors found the overall experience to be fun and educational, suitable for all ages (25 people said this).
- emergencyThe 4D theatre was a hit, with many enjoying the immersive experience it provided (20 people said this).
- emergencyOverall, guests felt the experience was well worth the price, especially with discounts available (15 people said this).
- star_shineMake sure to wear warm clothing for the storm room experience
Plan to spend a few hours to fully enjoy all the activities
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Vanessa Zou from New Zealand wrote on 16 January 2026
Very cool experience
It was a cool simulation experience in the Hugglund and snowstorm room. My daughter enjoyed it very much.
Tasha Prasad from New Zealand wrote on 20 December 2025
Really fun experience
Took my family, and we all enjoyed the whole experience. Our main highlight was definitely the hagglund ride and 4D theatre!!
From International Antarctic Centre - General Admission
Kia ora Tasha, thank you for your review, we are glad to hear you enjoyed the Hägglund ride and 4D theatre!
Sarra Hunter-Weston from New Zealand wrote on 18 December 2025
Southern Magic
I hadn't been to the Antarctic Centre in nearly 3 decades! It was marvellous. I took friends visiting from Mexico and they loved it. So did I. Excellent value. Thank you.
From International Antarctic Centre - General Admission
Kia ora Sarra, thanks so much for your wonderful review, we hope to see you again soon.
Truc Nguyen from New Zealand wrote on 10 December 2025
Tourist
Excellent experience and worthy
From International Antarctic Centre - General Admission
Kia ora, and thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are pleased to hear you had a great experience at the International Antarctic Centre.
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Gabriella Curd from New Zealand wrote on 16 January 2026
Unique
The visit to the Antarctic centre was worth every dollar, the simulator room, the ride in the Hügglund and the 4D theatre- it was all very exciting and unique, highly recommend.