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General Admission
Explore the full International Antarctic Centre at your own pace. Includes: Antarctica 101, Hägglunds Field Trip, Antarctic Storm, Penguin Rescue, Huskies, Antarctic Science Gallery, and 4D Theatre. Allow approximately 2-3 hours.
From $74 per person
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Guided Tour + General Admission
A two-hour Antarctic Guided Tour with an expert guide, bringing Antarctica's science, history, wildlife and human stories to life. Includes: two-hour guided experience with Hägglunds, Storm Experience, Penguin Rescue + penguin talk and 4D Theatre. Full General Admission access before and after the tour which includes Huskies and the Antarctic Science Gallery. Allow Approximately 3-4 hours.
$99 per person
One of the world's five gateways to Antarctica
Christchurch is one of just five cities in the world recognised as a Gateway to Antarctica. But what does that actually mean? For more than a century, Christchurch has played an important role in connecting people with the icy continent, supporting Antarctic research and expeditions, and helping people learn more about this remarkable part of the world. Today, the city continues to celebrate its special connection to Antarctica, sharing its unique wildlife, landscapes, history and culture with visitors from around the globe. It’s a connection that makes Christchurch a natural home for the International Antarctic Centre, where you can discover what makes Antarctica so extraordinary without leaving the city.
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