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Wortwhile visit
Wortwhile experience especially in the cold room experiencing the chilling wind. Plenty of information about the souther continent. Only dissappointment was there were no huskies, but still worth the visit.
International Antarctic Centre General Admission Ticket
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2–3 hours
- Price from
- $44 / person
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 · 552 reviews
- Group
- 1–9 pax
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Confirmation
- Instant
Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Christchurch
Description
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 an Antarctic storm, go off-road in a Hägglund (must be at least 1.2metres tall to ride the Hägglund), mingle with the penguins, experience Antarctica from all four dimensions and leave with a head full of knowledge, a heart full of love and an inspiration to take action. Just like the explorers before you.
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Itinerary
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 an Antarctic storm, go off-road in a Hägglund, see 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 an inspiration to take action. Just like the explorers before you. We are located next to Christchurch International Airport and open every day of the year, except Christmas Day, from 9am – 4.30pm.
Highlights
International Antarctic Center Admission Ticket
What's included
Included
International Antarctic Center Admission Ticket
Not included
Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
Participants must be at least 1.2m tall to ride the Hägglunds
Traveller Ratings
4.5
552 reviews
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Hagglund Rides: We do not recommend this ride for visitors with heart conditions, back or neck pain or if pregnant
- Children must be over 1.2 meters tall to ride the Hagglund and all children must be accompanied by an adult
Frequently asked questions
How long does International Antarctic Centre General Admission Ticket take?
International Antarctic Centre General Admission Ticket lasts about 2–3 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does International Antarctic Centre General Admission Ticket cost?
Prices start at $44 per person for this Christchurch experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel International Antarctic Centre General Admission Ticket for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Children must be over 1.2 meters tall to ride the Hagglund and all children must be accompanied by an adult
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is International Antarctic Centre General Admission Ticket worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 552 verified reviews; it is run by International Antarctic Centre. Most-mentioned highlights: International Antarctic Center Admission Ticket.
Reviews(552)
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Cool Runnings
It was such a cool experience. No pun intended. There was the Antarctic stimulator. Got to see the penguins and huskies. Must go see the 4D theatre. And finally our favourite was the ride on the Hagglund.
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Riding a Hägglund with my child was such a cool experience! ❄️
Riding a Hägglund with my child was such a cool experience! ❄️
G
A must do with kids
My daughter and I had a great day here. There was loads of interactive activities to do and to keep the kids busy for hours. The only problem I had was trying to get my daughter to leave especially from the Husky Dogs exhibit.
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Family trip
Enjoyable experience Relaxed walk through with educational information Staff friendly and informative
R
Worth a visit!
Worth a visit when in ChCh. Very educational. The 4D movie was superb. Hagglund ride was very cool. Lots of activities for the whole family to enjoy. Great staff and customer service.
M
Very interactive experience!
We booked some tickets through Trip Advisor as we were killing some time before our flight. We were able to get discounted tickets, which made the price of admission very reasonable. I would recommend setting aside a couple of hours. The exhibits were very interactive, which would make this a great experience for kids. Make sure you take the hagglunds ride!
B
A great experience
A great set of experiences from penguins to the cold sub zero temperature to a track on the vehicles that drive the explorations Verry informative
A
Great Experience at the Antarctic Center
Very good experience to visit the International Antarctic Center. Very educational and entertaining, and happy to hear that the husky dogs are no longer used for Antarctic transportation. Riding on the Haaglund was an interesting experience.
S
Christchurch best visit.
A wonderful educational experience. Tip to go.
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