International Antarctic Centre
38 Orchard Rd, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch 8052About
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Added by Jopie, at 28 December 2016
Opening Hours
- Monday 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Friday 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Sunday 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
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13 Reviews
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31 October 2017
A lot to take in all at once. Helpful folks though. Don't be afraid to ask questions
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16 October 2017
So impressed. We are traveling through the South Island with our Nissan mini bus and the check engine light came on on Sunday. Monday morning it was off, but we still took it in to make sure. We were in and out in 5 minutes- everything was okay. Super honest and kind. We were so grateful to them. Highly recommend them
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22 September 2017
Great centre to learn about Antarctica. The storm simulator is amazing! The snow buggies is amazing and you get to ride around in one around a rough course.
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08 September 2017
Pretty chill place if you know what I mean. They have some neat exhibits and the penguin enclosure is amazing. Would've given this place five stars if the entrance price wasn't so high. If you're looking to kill some time you can easily spend 3 hours here!
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02 September 2017
Heaps of fun for the family. The kids haven't stopped talking about the huskies and the tank ride. The only reason it's not a 5 star is the price, but ti's still well worth it.
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26 July 2017
Fascinating place. Really interesting and well thought out displays. Excellent. Good couple of hours well spent. Free bus from outside the museum helps too.
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13 July 2017
We went there only because it was the last day of the holiday, but what a great decision. Lots of great information, interactive exhibits and a nice little Cafe and gift store that's not too expensive. Highlights include the all terrain vehicle ride and the Antarctic storm experience.
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06 July 2017
Although this is a center aimed for children it is still interesting to adults.
The centre takes about 1 and a half hours to walk around, not including watching the 4D films.
The penguin feeding shows at 10,30am and 3,30pm are a must see, clearly the highlight of the exhibition.
However, some of the exhibitions appear dated, especially the photos of the Base camp. This is not a major issue, but still worth noting.response / report this review -
05 April 2017
This was the highlight of our day in Christchurch. Very informative but also very fun. I enjoyed the activities held there as well as the amount of information presented.
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15 March 2017
Fun and in formative exhibits. Rescued little blue penguins are the cutest to watch and learn about their individual personalities.
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13 March 2017
Nice place to spend some hours during waiting for your flight. Good background information.
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13 February 2017
What a wonderful collection of displays of the Antarctic. Allow yourself at least 3 hours.
We enjoyed the rescued blue penguins. They come out at feeding time.
They have lockers outside that easily hold 2 carry-on suitcases and an extra bag or 2.
The restaurant coffee and food are great.
It's located right across the street from the airport, so it's a great way to spend time after you're required to leave your hotel and before you have to report for your flight.response / report this review -
04 January 2017
Great afternoon activity in Christchurch before your flight out. The centre was very informative and fun - even for us two adults. However, it would be great for kids as well. Definitely time it to watch the penguin feeding.
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