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.
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!
It had been 27 years since our last visit to the Antarctic Centre, before Hugglund, before penguin, 4D and huskies. We loved the Hugglund, could have gone around several times, it was so much fun. Loved the 4D, up close and personal with sneezing seals lol. So cool that penguin are being rescued to live their best lives. The huskies were gorgeous, albeit bored with our presence, it would have been fun interacting with them in the ice room. Overall an awesome visit and all the better for getting a BookMe discount.
We had so much fun and thrilled to experience the Huggland and Antarctic Snow Storm.
We enjoyed it all.
Average experience. Expected penguins to be fun but there were only 2. Not much fun.
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clara1 from China wrote on 07 June 2025
International Antarctic Center
It's really good and we had lots of fun! Definitely worth it & wish we had left more time for the place.