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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!

Adult $74.00
Child $49.00 (6-15 years old)
Family Pass $194.00 (2 Adult + up to 3 Children)

What's included

  • Hagglund Field Trip
  • Simulated Antarctic Storm
  • Penguin Rescue
  • 4D Extreme Theatre
  • Antarctic Gallery
  • 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. Closed Christmas Day (25 December).

    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 6-15 years. Under 6'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 21 May to 3 Jun 2025

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Faye Greenwood from New Zealand wrote on 20 May 2025

Fun for Big Kids & Little Ones

Easy booking, easy parking. We loved the Snow room (except for the very little ones even with the jackets provided.) The information stations were interesting and fun games for kids on the way. Watching the feeding and the penguins swimming under water was great. The 3D movie was interesting to give you a full on experience of the Grandeur and size of beautiful Antarctica We'll be back, Thank you

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michaell40 from New Zealand wrote on 19 May 2025

Antarctic centre

Fantastic experience

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Xiaorui Xia from New Zealand wrote on 16 May 2025

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Great experience

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Scotty from New Zealand wrote on 19 May 2025

Not worth the price, maybe Ok for tourists

Even with the Book Me special price, it wasn't worth it for us. The ride was good but very short. Only a small number of penguins lying about, otherwise it's just a basic museum. Might be more interesting for tourists.

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sandeepk18 from New Zealand wrote on 14 May 2025

Must do

What an experience! It is a must do thing for everyone visiting Christchurch first time. It a great centre for knowing things practically about Antarctic. Based on our visit, we would love to visit Antarctica.

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