Antarctic Guided Tour

Christchurch City Council, Christchurch



Join a guided tour at the International Antarctic Centre and learn about life in Antarctica. Ride in a Hägglunds vehicle, brave the Antarctic Storm Room, and watch a 4D movie.

Highlights

  • Experience the thrill of a Hägglunds ride and brave the Antarctic Storm Room
  • Learn about Antarctic research stations, survival techniques, and expeditions
  • Discover the science, history, and human spirit behind Antarctic exploration
  • Watch a 4D movie and fly over icy landscapes and dive under frozen seas
  • Get full general admission and exclusive talks about Little Blue Penguins

Description

Join a 2-hour guided tour and discover what it’s really like to live and work in Antarctica. Hear fascinating stories of life on the ice, learn about research stations, survival techniques, and expeditions, and enjoy exclusive talks about the Little Blue Penguins. Experience the power of an Antarctic vehicle with a thrilling Hägglunds ride. Brave the Antarctic Storm Room and feel the chill of a -8°C windstorm. Then, head to the 4D Movie Theatre and fly over icy landscapes and dive under frozen seas. For the Hägglunds Field Trip, we do not recommend this ride for visitors with heart conditions, back or neck pain or those who are pregnant. Please note this experience is for ages 16 years and over.

Includes

Two-hour fully guided experience with an Antarctic Guide Fascinating stories of life on the ice Insight into Antarctic Research Stations, survival techniques and expeditions Exclusive talks about the Little Blue Penguins A thrilling Hägglunds ride Experience the Antarctic Storm Room Experience the 4D Movie Theatre Full General Admission access

Important Information

  • This experience is not suitable for children under 16 years of age

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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