International Antarctic Centre

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1. Let's Doodle Something HOME ★★★☆☆

   Not a bad place to visit while you’re in Christchurch. This was an above average experience. The wind room, movie and information about the Antarctic was all very interesting even for those who’s already familiar with the area. Truly an experience to enjoy with family or go alone to explore the world of the ice and sea. Definitely book online, student prices seems more fair. One thing I wouldn’t recommend is the guided tour as it’s a flat price of $100 for 2 hours. It was fun and the guide definitely made it more fun and extremely unique. However, other than some facts here and there, it was basically the exact same as the normal tour, which is around $50 if you got a student ID. I suppose you do get to go on those vehicles they actually use to drive through the rough terrain but I’m not sure if that alone is worth the $30-50 price hike. Just go in and explore the center yourself and save your money.

   almost 2 months ago
2. Mircea ★★★★★

   Amazing experience! Very informative and lots of fun. The ride in the antartic vehicle was wonderful. 4D movie, lots of exhibitions, huskies you can pet, rescued penguins and winter storm simulator. Not to miss if you’re in Christchurch.

   almost 2 months ago
3. Indunil Rupasinghe ★★★★☆

   They have their own parking space. Online booking is cheaper. Better try the hagglund ride if you are eligible and our rider was superfriendly. Therafter you will get to see a 4D movie , video demonstrations , huskies ,an antarctic storm in a freezing chamber and little penguins. Renovations are on the way and hopefully waiting for an upgrade.There is a good cafe with delicious food and toilets at the facility.

   almost 4 months ago

1. Anthony Kevin Campos ★★★★★

   Wonderful place to bring family and friends! We had an (arctic) blast last time we went, had a lot to do and see with all the activities and shows althroughout. Please note though that rides do have a height requirement which they are a bit strict with for safety reasons. The rest are pretty accessible to the young and young at heart. A bit pricey but you doget a lot of enjoyment and knowledge out of it.

   almost 5 months ago
2. Jamie Wilson ★★★★☆

   Friendly staff and a fun atmosphere. The penguin feeding was a delight to watch. Our daughter loved to see the Huskies up close and really enjoyed being around their trainer, he was the highlight for her. Very informative about the Huskies and kept everyone safe, we learned a lot from him regarding safety around dogs in general. Definitely stop at the gift store at the end, there are some great soft animals for the little ones.

   almost 2 years ago
3. Miranda Tarlton ★★★★★

   This is right next to the airport and has luggage storage, so it was a perfect getaway to avoid just waiting in the airport all afternoon! There are a lot of penguins, and they are all so cute. We did the VIP backstage tour, which was super cool, and I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to learn more about penguin conservation efforts in NZ, or to anyone who just wants to see a cute little penguin up close and personal. I would definitely recommend a visit here!

   almost 2 years ago

1. Michelle Thompson ★★★★☆

   Unique attraction and worth the visit. Penguins were funny, a little lazy and the Huskies were adorable. Well informed staff with a real passion for what they do.

   almost 2 years ago

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