International Antarctic Centre | Christchurch

Explore Antarctica at the International Antarctic Centre in Christchurch.

Real snow, penguins, Hägglund ride, family fun & more!

LOCATED NEXT TO CHRISTCHURCH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND OPEN EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR, 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 by 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.

We've teamed up with Willowbank Wildlife Reserve for a hassle-free, cost-effective daily shuttle between Cathedral Square and our iconic attractions. Tickets are $15 per person for the full circuit, and kids under 5 ride free. Pre-bookings aren't required.

Visit www.chcshuttle.nz to see the shuttle timetable.