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International Antarctic Centre - General Admission

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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 $199.00 (2 Adult + 2 Children)
Infant $0.00 (0-5 years old)

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 11 Oct to 24 Oct 2025

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  • Family Pass$199.00
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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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Tina Neubert from Germany wrote on 14 March 2025

Nice adventure

Das Museum lohnt sich sehr insbesondere wenn man die Fahrt mit den "Autos" (Hägglunds) mitmacht, das war wirklich das Highlight. Auch der Storm Dome sollte auf jeden Fall mitgemacht werden. Das 4D Kino ist vernachlässigbar aber die Vorstellung der Huskys wiederum sehr interessant und schön.

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Stephan Becker from Germany wrote on 22 November 2024

Antarktis kompakt und informativ

De Besuch war kurzweilig, verschiedenste Themen (Landschaft, Tierwelt, Forschung, Historie, Technik, Klima) sind spannend und verständlich dargestellt, die Mitarbeiter sehr freundlich.

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Mirja Keuntje from Germany wrote on 18 November 2024

Antarktis

Sehr tolles interaktives Museum kann ich nur jedem empfehlen.

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annettek3 from Germany wrote on 10 February 2024

Gut gemacht

Klein, aber sehr informativ und kurzweilig. Perfekt für einen Regenrag. EMPFEHLENSWERT

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katjan1 from Germany wrote on 12 October 2023

Sehr interessanter und unterhaltsamer Vormittag

Das Antartic Center war wirklich interessant - und unterhaltsam. Wir hatten viel Spaß dabei, den kleinen Sturm im Storm Dome mitzumachen, die Pinguine bei der Fütterung zu beobachten, mit dem Hägglund über den kleinen Parkour hinter dem Center zu fahren und die gut platzierten Effekte im 4D Kino zu erleben.

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