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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.
Highlights
- An Antarctic experience for every type of explorer!
- Penguin Rescue - Spot our rescued KororÄ 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 KororÄ 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$39.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
- Adult$52.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Family Pass$199.00
- Adult$39.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$39.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$52.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$39.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$52.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$52.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$39.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$39.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$74.00
- Child$49.00
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- Adult$74.00
- Child$49.00
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- Adult$74.00
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
- Adult$74.00
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
- Adult$74.00
- Child$49.00
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- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
- Adult$74.00
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
- Adult$74.00
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
- Adult$39.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
- Adult$52.00
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
- Adult$39.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
- Adult$52.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
- Adult$52.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
- Adult$39.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
- Adult$52.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
- Adult$52.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
- Adult$52.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
- Adult$39.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
- Adult$52.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
- Adult$52.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
- Adult$52.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
- Adult$52.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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philipg5 fromAustralia wrote on 15 September 2025
Much better than expected
We werenât expecting much after reading some of the reviews, but honestly, we ended up having a great time! Our Hägglund driver, P. Sherpa, was hilarious, and the 10-minute ride over the obstacle course was such a fun way to see what those beasts can do. The simulated storm was a cool experience, most of the rescued penguins were out and about when we went, and the 4D theatre was a blast. We also had a lovely chat with the person looking after the huskies, which just added to it.
Jacquie fromAustralia wrote on 31 August 2025
Amazing experience
Love it especially the snow storm simulator (a once in a lifetime experience) and timing it right to see the little blue penguins feeding time was amazing
sharona10 fromNew Zealand wrote on 07 September 2025
interesting
staff were very helpful and accommodating. I think we expected to see more animals but was a good experience.
Ramalka Kasige fromAustralia wrote on 19 August 2025
Great Experience
It was a great experience!
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shinal fromNew Zealand wrote on 15 September 2025
BEAUTIFUL
An unforgettable day at the International Antarctic Centre, Christchurch! đ§ We experienced an indoor Antarctic snowstorm -18 degrees, met the friendliest Husky dogs, rode through rugged terrain in a Hägglund field ride, got up close with adorable Little Blue Penguins, and were transported to the icy wilderness with a 3D âAntarcticaâ movie in the theatre. Such an epic journey to the bottom of the worldâwithout ever leaving New Zealand! đđ