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International Antarctic Centre

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One of New Zealand's best tourist attractions, the International Antarctic Centre provides visitors of all ages with an interactive, fun and exciting experience of Antarctica.

From the minute you venture through the alluring icy entrance, you'll be captivated by the magic that is, Antarctica.

Learn of the Historic Hut legacies left by the great Antarctic explorers and experience the stunning light and sound show of the Antarctic's 4-seasons where it snows every 6 minutes.

Venture through Scott Base, New Zealand's base down on the ice and head outside to 'Antarctica', where it's a stunning Summers day at minus 8 degrees Celcius. Warm jackets are provided, because an Antarctic storm blows through 'Antarctica' regularly and wind chills get down to minus 18 degrees Celcius! Brrrr!

Take the Polar Plunge challenge and see how long you can hold your hand in the icy Antarctic water.....

Our Little Blues. With daily room servicing and a diet consisting exclusively of imported fish, the world's smallest penguins enjoy a pretty cushy life here at the Antarctic Centre! The Penguin Encounter allows visitors to view Little Blue Penguins in a natural-themed environment. The Penguins held here are birds that have been rescued and cared for, some since they were chicks.

Then prepare for real funs! Buckle up for the ride of your life across rough terrain in the unique and exciting all terrain amphibious Hagglund!

"Ice Voyage" is an exciting 4D EXTREME experience that will take you on a simulated cruise around Antarctica.

From the 18 April, Happy Feet 4D will also be showing in the 4D theatre. Come and join Mumble and friends for a bit of fun!

In the Gallery, you'll learn about modern day Antarctica, including the Antarctic Treaty partners, the human impact on the continent, the wildlife and plant systems and Antarctica’s effect on the globe. The gallery is full of tactile, visual and interactive experiences.

'Beyond the Frozen Sunset' is a 17 min HD movie of stunning images and footage covering a seasonal arc from sunset to sunrise.

The International Antarctic Centre - it's the coolest fun in town and quite possibly the closest you;ll get to Antarctica without mounting your own expedition!

Allow 2-3 hours to fully enjoy your Antarctic experience.



"Open daily! Located next to Christchurch International Airport, the International Antarctic Centre has a huge range of experiences guaranteed to entertain the whole family. Be chilled in our incredible Antarctic storm room. Be thrilled on an all-terrain vehicle tour. Make friends with penguins and huskies. Learn about the first expeditions, modern day life on Scott Base and the future of humanity on the ice. Be amazed through the big screen ice tour and astonished within the immersive 4D theatre. In just a few hours here the icy continent will create memories to last a lifetime. It’s cold, it’s cool, & it’s waiting to be discovered by you."
Address: 38 Orchard Road, Christchurch 8053
Phone: +64 3 357 0519
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State: Christchurch
Zip Code: 8053


Opening Hours

Monday: 09:00 - 17:30
Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:30
Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:30
Thursday: 09:00 - 17:30
Friday: 09:00 - 17:30
Saturday: 09:00 - 17:30
Sunday: 09:00 - 17:30


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We really enjoyed our time at the International Antarctic Centre. There is ample parking on site, and the entry cost isn’t too steep. The 4D cinema is awesome and well worth a go. The arctic storm experience was my favourite experience on offer. We didn’t have time to go on the snow Mobil’s but they looked awesome. The huskies were really cute and being able to stroke them was a great experience.
I loved this place and was one of the few highlights of the trip! We watched rescued penguins being fed. Then we experienced the storm room - TWICE! For someone who loves the snow and cold, the storm room was super cool! The Hagglunds field trip, an outdoor adventure course designed to give a taste of the challenges of driving across, through, and over the icy continent of Antarctica, is another must-do at the centre. You also get to pet some adorable huskies! This place is absolutely worth a visit!
If you missed out on seeing blue penguins while in NZ, this is the place to learn more. Of course the place is much more than that. Don’t miss the Hagglunds ride! It’s pretty amazing.Visited onWeekdayWait time1 hr+Reservation recommendedYes
An absolute brilliant experience. From the Huskys, penguins 4D film experience to the snow storm feel. My kids learned so many interesting facts about Antarctica on their visit to the antarctic center. A great way to spend 3+ hours, especially during the school holidays.
Took a family vote 2x3stars & 2x4stars… Google needs to let us do 1/2 stars. The biggest disappointment was the penguin set up. We were expecting a variety of penguins. Riding the all terrain vehicle was fun & so was the cold weather. Our tour guide was helpful but some of the presenters were basic and a bit boring.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedYes
Amazing! A must do if in Christchurch, we loved it. We managed the ice challenge, loved the beautiful huskys. Got to see the penguins up close. My favourite was the 4d video experience! My partner went on the hägglund and absolutely loved it, was a fantastic experience, we all enjoyed it and learnt so much
Such an amazing experience, absolutely worth it. Watching pengüin feeding, an incredible breathtaking Antarctic life 4D movie, husky patting, hagglung ride, a real storm experience and plenty of information about the Antarctic. Brilliant!Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedYes
penguins!!!!! We had so much fun exploring the Antarctic Center! We got to watch a penguin feeding, learn about the huskies, experience a 4D movie experience that was awesome and go for a ride on the outdoor course the kids favorite this was definitely one of my favorite stops during my trip to NZ Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedYes
Definitely a must visit place when in Christchurch. We had so much fun here, spare 2 hours of your day to enjoy the full experience. Great place if you bring children here too. Very educational, nicely maintained place.Visited onPublic holiday
What an incredible experience. I enjoyed it as much as my children. The blizzard room, the huskies, the movie... And so much more. I could have spent more time there. Absolutely fantastic.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedYes
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Memorial Ave near Spitfire Square 160 meters
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Memorial Ave near Spitfire Square 170 meters
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Christchurch International Airport 290 meters
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