International Antarctic Centre
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| International Antarctic Centre | |
|---|---|
| Type | Establishment |
| Founded | 28 September 1990 |
| Headquarters | Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Services | Supporting Antarctic scientific programmes and entertaining foreign tourists |
| Website | International Antarctic Centre |
The International Antarctic Centre is located in Christchurch, New Zealand, Just across from Christchurch International Airport.
The Centre is home to the New Zealand, United States and Italian Antarctic Programmes and comprises administration offices, warehousing, a US & NZ clothing store, a post office and travel agency, the Antarctic Passenger Terminal and of course the Visitor Centre, now known as 'The Antarctic Attraction'. The centre operates a Hagglund Ride around the centre's land. This is aimed mainly at children, however is an educational tool for all ages, to display the mobility of the Hagglund. The Hagglund is an Antarctic Vehicle that is still in operation. Among other attractions, there is an Antarctic snow storm room, an audiovisual, and little blue penguins at the NZ Penguin Encounter..
It is a well known tourist attraction, just a few minutes walk from the airport, with a cafe and bar.
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