International Antarctic Centre

A really fun and educational experience. Easy parking on site and its right next to the airport. Staff were all really friendly and helpful. The 4D ride and Antarctic Storm simulation were great but the highlights were the penguins and huskies. Make sure you take time to read and check out the exhibits as you go around and you'll learn so much about this fascinating yet fragile landscape. A definite highlight of a long weekend in Christchurch!

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!

EXCELLENT experience! This is a MUST DO activity when visiting Christchurch and I’m so glad we got to go. I will definitely be returning next time I visit CHCH. The front desk staff are friendly, the crew who are wandering around near the penguins are also extremely nice and were willing to speak to anyone about the penguins which made the experience a lot more better. The penguin feeding at 10:30 was amazing. I’d recommend going early if you’re visiting on a weekend. Lastly, the hagglund ride was fun but I had motion sickness the entire time and just wanted to get off HAHAHA but it was still really cool. Just be warned that if you have a sensitive stomach, this ride may not be for you

It was a great experience. However, I wish the entrance fee should be cheaper to lower the barriers for more people to learn more about antarctic.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo

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

Really enjoyed coming here. The husky’s were lovely too! Only recommendation would be an update, it hasn’t changed since I was a kid!Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo

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