Had a lot of fun watching the penguin feeding, the 4D cinema. Going on the hagglun ride on various obstacle courses was really fun too! Best part was the cold room that simulates Antarctica’s wind storm. Warm jackets included for the cold room! Photos from the centre sent to email for free!

Arrived at 2.30pm slot using Bookme and there were no issues. surely worth a visit, the centre has some attractions that you definitely can’t miss during your time here - huggland ride (superrrr fun!), watch a penguin feeding session, pet the huskies, 4D experience and facing an Antarctic storm (simulated but coldd, puffer jackets and shoe cover provided!). It was good fun here!

The headquarters for international Antarctic expeditions is just outside of Christchurch, the largest city on New Zealand's Southern Island. The Antarctic Centre is open for visitors, and it has a whole range of things to see and do. The Little Blue Penguins are cute to watch, as they waddle along. Visitors will make an expedition on the Hagglund all-terrain vehicles. There's more than enough to keep everyone entertained.

We bought the General Admission + Penguin Backstage Pass. The staff were so friendly and interested in talking about all the activities, and made sure we got involved in everything that was on offer - for example, the storm room and the Hagglund ride. We also got to pat some huskis and the films were amazing - as were the penguins. We spent a few hours looking at all the exhibits. It's only about a $20 uber ride from the CBD but a bus rid is only $2.10 each way. Great please for kids and adults.

Staying near the airport for a couple of days and decided to visit. We felt the price of admission was at the high end for this type of family activity. We enjoyed the penguins and stayed for the talk which was well done. The huskies were beautiful but felt they could be accommodated in a more natural setting. The storm zone, movies were good. There is a lot of reading and information - and a few hands on activities for children to keep busy while the adults read. We went on the outdoor field trip ride at the end of our visit. This was lots of fun.

This was a great experience but we were a little rushed as the tour guide gave us a time limit. To see & read everything & see the penguins being fed, the husky dogs & experience the snow storm make sure you have a minimum of 2.5hrs. Cafe was average & gift store was reasonably priced with a good little selection of goodies. It’s a must do attraction

There’s a lot of good stuff here. We loved meeting the huskies and owner, who is also a chance to interact with a local Maori person. Things that could be better- the penguin enclosure has faded fake plants, not a good look. Note the penguins are local, not Antarctic, and you can see these better in the wild (or Melbourne Zoo). The fixed displays are a bit run down in places, eg a missing whale. Finally the cost is higher than any similar places, you would expect all the details were right (the fake plants being the worst offence here)

As residents of the USA, this was the closest we've ever been to Antarctica. We paid a little bit extra to take part in the behind-the-scenes penguin tour. We learned a lot from the exhibits and enjoyed our bouncy ride in the Hagglund and our time in the Snow Dome. Our penguin guide was awesome, and we would recommend adding that experience to your ticket. Plus, we got to pet huskies!

Great place to get an idea about what it is like to work and live in Antarctica as well as history of the early explorers. Interactive exhibits. Recommend taking a Huggland ride. Our driver was fabulous! Allow at least 2 hours especially if you want to do all the interactive exhibits (snow dogs, snow storm etc).

I love seeing the penguins. I suggest you get the VIP ticket and go behind the scenes so you can learn more about them and see the rescue. Penguin up close. It was very educational. I know what it feels like to be in Antarctica when you go in the room where they blow the freezing cold air on you. Good thing they give you a jacket this staff is excellent. You will really learn a lot and have fun doing it. Great place to take kids.