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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 $64.00
Child $44.00 (5-15 years old)
Family Pass $164.00 (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.

    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 5-15 years. Under 5'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 Nov to 23 Nov 2024

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  • Adult$39.90 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$44.00
  • Family Pass$164.00

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  • Adult$42.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$44.00
  • Family Pass$164.00

  • Adult$42.00
  • Child$44.00
  • Family Pass$164.00

  • Adult$42.00
  • Child$44.00
  • Family Pass$164.00

  • Adult$42.00
  • Child$44.00
  • Family Pass$164.00

  • Adult$42.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$44.00
  • Family Pass$164.00

  • Adult$42.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$44.00
  • Family Pass$164.00

  • Adult$42.00
  • Child$44.00
  • Family Pass$164.00

  • Adult$42.00
  • Child$44.00
  • Family Pass$164.00

  • Adult$42.00
  • Child$44.00
  • Family Pass$164.00

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  • Family Pass$164.00

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  • Family Pass$164.00

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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Xiaoqian Shang from China wrote on 04 July 2024

非常有意思

共有5个主要项目:沉浸式感受暴风雪,乘坐极地链条车,观看企鹅喂食,观看南极4D电影,观看哈士奇主人讲解然后撸狗。整体很有意思,讲解员都很会讲故事,gallery也不错,门口的商店有很好看的南极考察站卫衣,可以再增加一些文创产品。

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CUIXIn ZHANG from China wrote on 08 October 2019

特别值得去

全程大概三个半小时,可以体验风暴和科考车,近距离观看蓝企鹅和哈士奇,展览也非常有特色和用心,值得推荐

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Jun from China wrote on 23 January 2019

impressive

细心的服务,有趣的体验!

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Y an li from China wrote on 17 July 2018

完美

我很喜欢坐那个链条车!很好玩!还有4D电影一定要看!当然,最重要的是小企鹅!好可爱!

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Xiaoyao Tan from China wrote on 01 June 2018

南极科普互动馆

下午两点去的时候人还不算太多,很多项目是按时间来的,比如围观企鹅喂食、暴风雪、围观哈士奇什么的...尽量安排好自己的路线和时间,不然错过了就瞎逛会等下一个场次

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