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Attraction
International Antarctic Centre
The International Antarctic Centre in Christchurch is a visitor attraction covering Antarctic science and wildlife, with exhibits including a penguin rescue and viewing area, a Storm Experience simulating Antarctic weather, a 4D theatre, and rides in Hagglunds all-terrain vehicles. Guided tours run for around two hours. The centre is open daily, typically from 9am to 4:30pm.
How to get there
The centre is at 38 Orchard Road, next to Christchurch Airport, about a five-minute walk from the airport terminal. It is roughly a 15-minute drive from central Christchurch. A daily shuttle runs between Cathedral Square in the city and the centre, and city bus routes 8 and 29 also serve the area, with the number 8 stopping directly outside. Visitors driving from the city centre can reach it via the same route used for the airport.
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- How close is the International Antarctic Centre to Christchurch Airport?
- The centre sits next to Christchurch Airport at 38 Orchard Road, about a five-minute walk from the airport terminal, making it a convenient stop before or after a flight.
- How do I get there from central Christchurch without a car?
- A daily shuttle runs between Cathedral Square and the centre, and city bus route 8 stops directly outside, with route 29 a short walk away. The drive from the city centre takes about 15 minutes.
