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 $74.00
Child $49.00 (6-15 years old)
Family Pass $194.00 (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. 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 10 May to 23 May 2025

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Amazing Experiencing an antarctic storm! Great Experience. This is a must do!! :) Outstanding wonderland experience
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Shawnee from New Zealand wrote on 10 May 2025

Our 4yr old loved it!

It's a great place for the whole family. Our boy loved it so much we went back through a second time. It was school holidays yet it didn't feel claustrophobic or like you were bumping in to everyone. Lots of space to move around. The penguins were a hit but the highlight for us were the Huskies. They were well behaved and the talk was very informative. Our son wasn't tall enough yet so we missed the HÄGGLUNDS but will be going back when he is. We still enjoyed our morning without them The only improvement would be the 4D show needs a little more storyline and flow but apart from that 10/10.

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Marc Strauss from United States wrote on 06 May 2025

Learned SO much

The staff is so enthusiastic!

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Jean Smith from New Zealand wrote on 30 April 2025

Great

More than we expected.

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yms53 from New Zealand wrote on 29 April 2025

Awesome experience

What a fabulous place, suited to all membrrs of the family. Particularly enjoyed the artic storm and those multi terrain vehicles

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Roselyn Singh from New Zealand wrote on 26 April 2025

INTERNATIONAL ARTIC CENTRE

Great way to experience the antartic through the storm dome, seeing the beautiful huskies, 4D voyage and learning more. Beautiful penguins as well and awesome experience ion the huggland ride.

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