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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.
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!
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
- Adult$52.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
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- Adult$44.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$74.00
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- Adult$44.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
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- Adult$52.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
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- Adult$44.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Family Pass$199.00
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- Adult$44.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Family Pass$199.00
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- Adult$52.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Family Pass$199.00
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- Adult$52.00
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- Family Pass$199.00
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Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Mason Leota from Australia wrote on 11 June 2026
Amazing
I would definitely recommend, loved every minute of it !! The customer service as well was amazing and they are lovely people throughout the whole experience
Deanna Furber from Australia wrote on 27 May 2026
Blitzed it!
We enjoyed the experience, hands on activities, the friendliness of staff, the learning and of course the huskies and cute little penguins.
Jill Rush from New Zealand wrote on 09 June 2026
A fun experience for all ages
2 adults and a 6 year old, we spent a afternoon exploring the Antarctic centre. Educational Helpful staff, so many staff! But very attentive and friendly. We had really hoped to see more penguins, maybe of different species? Blue penguins aren't in Antarcticia, which is random.. Pricing was very high for the experience, but I understand it is geared toward tourists and the upkeep and large amount of staff. I would recommend it to friends and family, but only if on a special pricing. It was a nice way to spend an afternoon and very educational.
kishor from New Zealand wrote on 29 May 2018
awful staff very rude and sarcastic
The lady named Katie on the reception was so rude and racist. I called her over the phone and I also went personally to tell how sarcastic she was regarding my Enquiries about bookings. I could sense her sinical tone with Asian customers while I was in queue and to me as well. She was treating us as if she just wants to get the money and get rid of us. I wasn’t expecting this as I have been to Antarctic centre before like few years ago around 2014 but everything’s changed now. It’s more commercialised and the staff needs to be retired now and have some enthusiastic and young staff who are able to preserve what Antarctic centre is about and it’s image of knowledge centre rather than what it has become today is a tourist attraction and money making machine. It’s the only one in the world and has to be taken seriously by Management orelse it will loose it’s image. Kindly let the current old staff take care of their grandchildren and retire for good.
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graces28 from New Zealand wrote on 11 April 2026
You have to visit
Visited the Antarctic Centre today and it was incredible! ❄️ The 4D experience was amazing ,it felt like we were really there. The Antarctic storm was intense and so realistic, and the Hagglund ride was such a fun adventure. Absolutely loved it and would highly recommend!