We had a grand time in the antarctic centre. It was fun to experiance not only the history but also to get a taste for what the current inhabitants live like when they are collecting data. It is also one of the only places on the planet where so many flags of nations fly at the same time.
We enjoyed the room where you get to put on a parka and feel an antarctic storm simulated, quite a blast!
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fun 4 all the family
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 09/27/06
Lovely place, heaps of fun for all. Penguins were very cute !!!!!! Everyone will enjoy, with an educational as well as an interactive touch. Open 365 days of the year.
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Love my furnace
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 03/26/06
The International antartic center is a must see in New Zealand. From the Storm Room to the Haaglund ride, it was illuminating, thrilling and knowledge worthy experience. I did not know Antartica was a desert!!
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NO Penguins :(
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 03/15/06
It was fun , but there was no wildlife at all . Kind of dissapointing in that aspect , but all in all , it is a must if you visit Christchurch
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A Personal Tour by the Founder
By tapeprez, 12/08/05
I was taken on a personal tour of the Center by it's founder and former director, the late Keith Clegg and his lovely wife Virginia. He was an Antarctic explorer extraordinaire. His narration made the exhibits come alive. The exhibits are very imaginatively arranged and many are interactive. I would rate my trip to this museum as one of the ...
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Loved it
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 11/05/05
So so so fun and interesting. The guides are very enthusiastic and i would definately reccommend this to everyone who finds themself in christchurch. Thankyou
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Good
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 05/04/05
One thing that will always remain in my memories will be the friendly staff at the antarctic centre. they were very comforting and understanding of different cultures
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WELL DONE!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 04/02/05
One thing that will always remain in my memories will be the friendly staff at the antarctic centre. they were very comforting and understanding of different cultures :)
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