International Antarctic Centre
- Address: 38 Orchard Road, Burnside
- Hours: Open daily. Summer (Oct - Mar): 9am - 7pm, Winter (Apr - Sept): 9am - 5:30pm
- Admission: Adults: NZ$55, Children(5-15yrs): NZ$36
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Nature & Wildlife,
Ski & Snow
Experience everything you want to know about the icy continent of Antarctica at the International Antarctic Centre, from indoor ice storms to ATV rides and penguins.
Feeding time at the NZ Penguin encounter is hugely popular, as is the Penguin Backstage Pass tour for an up-close view of these cute creatures.
Go for a rough and ready ride on the Hagglund all-terrain vehicle, watch snow being made and throw snowballs, chill out in an ice cave and see the aquarium displays of Antarctic wildlife. Don’t worry about keeping warm: chillproof jackets and overshoes are provided.
Latest Reviews
Review by Karen B, April 2013
Doing what: Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and the International Antarctic Centre
There is a 1 1/2 hr. drive from the Akaroa dock into Christchurch, but you get to see alot of the beautiful country side. When you are in Christchurch you truly do see what the people are doing to recover from the 2010 earthquake.
Review by Hugh D, March 2013
Doing what: Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and the International Antarctic Centre
Very enjoyable, good local knowledge from coach driver. Tour of Christchurch "red zone" was thought provoking. Antarctic visit interesting and fun.
Review by Harold P, USA, February 2013
Doing what: Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and the International Antarctic Centre
Great day
Practical Info
The International Antarctic Centre is a 15-minute drive northwest of central Christchurch, just across the road from the city’s airport.
The free Penguin Express bus leaves hourly from Cathedral Square in the city center.
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