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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 $194.00 (2 Adult + 2 Children)

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 7 Jun to 20 Jun 2025

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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.

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Brenda Franz from New Zealand wrote on 05 June 2025

Antarctic Centre, Christchurch

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.

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zenly from New Zealand wrote on 03 June 2025

Wonderful experience

We had so much fun and thrilled to experience the Huggland and Antarctic Snow Storm.

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Corina from New Zealand wrote on 03 June 2025

Well worth going

We enjoyed it all.

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mps17ingh from New Zealand wrote on 31 May 2025

Average experience

Average experience. Expected penguins to be fun but there were only 2. Not much fun.

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