What should you wear to the Antarctic Center?

Visitors don’t have to be heavily dressed to visit the attraction. At the center, you’ll be provided with proper jackets and overshoes as you enter the Storm Room since the temperature there is around -8°C. However, it is recommended to wear long pants and closed-toes footwear while visiting the place.

Is visiting storm room safe?

Yes, guests can enjoy the experience without worry. Before entering, the staff explains everything- from what you will see to what you will experience. In case, anybody feels uncomfortable, they can leave early.

Is food available at the center?

There is a cafe inside the center where guests can purchase light snacks, meals and drinks like coffee, cold beverages, etc. However, food isn’t permitted inside the exhibit area or around animals.

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International Antarctic Centre Tickets, Christchurch

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Highlights

Located right next to Christchurch Airport- easy to stop by without a full-day commitment, making it a perfect stop before or after your flight arrives.
Storm Room experience included- experience -8°C Antarctic winds in a controlled and supervised environment.
Interactive exhibits- Discover how Antarctic natives live and work through various displays.
Polar Vehicle Ride experience included- hop in a Hägglund vehicle, built for polar regions, and enjoying a ride on steep slopes and sharp tilts across rough terrain.

Overview

The International Antarctic Center offers a complete access to one of Christchurch’s most interactive indoor attractions. With your admission tickets, enjoy the true vibe of Antarctica without actually travelling there. You can step into various zones- from chilling storm room recreating Antarctica-like conditions to 4D theatre, featuring a short film about the continent. Moreover, you can enjoy various exhibits, meet little penguins and even enjoy a ride on the vehicle used in polar region research all at your own pace.

Operational Hours: Monday to Saturday- 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM | Last entry at 4:00 PM

About the Activity:

Explore a freezing cold Antarctic Storm Room with strong winds running in approximately 30 minutes and temperature of around -8°C, just like in Antarctica.
Enjoy a guided Hagglund Ride on an outdoor track full of turns and tilts on the iconic Hagguland vehicle (designed to travel on ice and snow).
Greet the adorable little blue penguins in the Penguin Encounter. You can watch them walking here and there, playing around, and gathering for their feeding time.
Watch a short movie about the continent in the 4D Theatre, where the wonderful light and sound effects, along with moving seats, lets you enjoy an experience that’ll live with you forever.

Select Package Options

General Admission Tickets

2 Hours

INR 4,063.7

INR 3,349.81

Per Adult

Admission ticket with access to Storm Room, Penguin Rescue, 4D Theatre, Hägglunds Field Trip & Husky Zone

Age Policy:

Visitors aged 0–4 years can join free of cost.
Child tickets are applicable for visitors aged 2–16 years.
Adult tickets are applicable for visitors aged 17 years and above.

Price Includes

Ticket

Exclusions

Any personal expenses

International Antarctic Centre 2 Adult Combo Ticket

2 Hours

INR 8,237.23

INR 7,331.14

Per Adult

Admission ticket with access to Storm Room, Penguin Rescue, 4D Theatre, Hägglunds Field Trip & Husky Zone

Age Policy:

Visitors aged 0–4 years can join free of cost.
Child tickets are applicable for visitors aged 2–16 years.
Adult tickets are applicable for visitors aged 17 years and above.

Price Includes

Ticket

Exclusions

Any personal expenses

More Details about

Know Before You Go

Respect the penguins. Hence, guests must avoid touching, tapping on glass, or loud bangs. The little blue penguins are rescue birds, and stress affects them.
Guests must listen to the briefing before entering. Also, it is advisable to secure loose items during the ride and in the storm room.
Guests must supervise their children at all times in the riding area, as well as the storm room and around the exhibits.
Note that flash photography is restricted in areas where there are animals.
Guests are prohibited from touching the penguins, even if they come close to interact.
Note that the storm room operates on scheduled cycles. Once the doors are closed, guests will have to wait for the next session.
No eatables are allowed inside the exhibition spaces. If guests need to consume meals, they must head to designated spaces only.
Kids must be a minimum height of 1.2m for the Hägglund ride. This is a firm safety requirement because the vehicle climbs steep slopes and moves at sharp angles. Moreover, kids aged 6 to 15 must be accompanied by an adult during the ride.
For kids aged 0 to 4 years, one paying adult can bring up to three children in this age group.

Things To Carry

Water bottle
Valid id proof
Camera
Comfortable clothes

Accessibility Options

Wheelchair Accessible
Service Animal Allowed
Stroller Accessible

Map

Starting Point

International Antarctic Centre

Corner Roy Place and, Orchard Road, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch 8052, New Zealand

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Policies

The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking
In case the preferred slots are unavailable, an alternate schedule of the customer’s preference will be arranged and a new confirmation voucher will be sent via email.
Alternatively, the customer may choose to cancel their booking before confirmation and a full refund will be processed.

If cancellation is made 1 days or more before the date of travel, total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
If cancellation is made within 1 days before the date of travel, total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
In the event of unforeseen weather conditions, union issues, government restrictions, or any other circumstances beyond human control, certain trips or activities may be cancelled. In such cases, alternate feasible options will be provided. However, a cash refund will not be available.

FAQs

What should you wear to the Antarctic Center?

Visitors don’t have to be heavily dressed to visit the attraction. At the center, you’ll be provided with proper jackets and overshoes as you enter the Storm Room since the temperature there is around -8°C. However, it is recommended to wear long pants and closed-toes footwear while visiting the place.
Is visiting storm room safe?

Yes, guests can enjoy the experience without worry. Before entering, the staff explains everything- from what you will see to what you will experience. In case, anybody feels uncomfortable, they can leave early.
Is food available at the center?

There is a cafe inside the center where guests can purchase light snacks, meals and drinks like coffee, cold beverages, etc. However, food isn’t permitted inside the exhibit area or around animals.

Christchurch Top Attractions

International Antarctic Centre

Known for offering an immersive experience to travellers and locals alike, the International Antarctic Centre is an iconic destination in Christchurch, New Zealand. Here, travellers can participate in various exhibitions and experience a stimulating storm. A tour of the International Antarctic Centre gives a glance into the continent's rich history and scientific research. Major things that stood out at the International Antarctic Centre were the Penguin Encounter, which featured rescued Little Blue Penguins, and the Hagglund ride. In all, it is a highly engaging and educational space for all age groups!

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