Welcome to Antarctica, Christchurch!
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.
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I really enjoyed my visit to the international Antarctic Exhibition. I learned a lot more about Scott's expeditions, Global Warming and everything Antarctic that I previously knew. The staff were friendly and the Exhibition was very well laid out. Highly recommended.
We are on a budget, things happened after we booked to visit a new city for our family trip. Bookme was recommended to me, and it helped us save some cash on experiences we wanted to have.
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.
The staff is so enthusiastic!
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Bruce Mawson from New Zealand wrote on 11 May 2025
Worthwhile family experience
Awesome family experience