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International Antarctic Centre

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38 Orchard Road, Christchurch 8053Website+64 3 357 0519
About

About International Antarctic Centre

The International Antarctic Centre is a visitor attraction at 38 Orchard Road, Christchurch, close to Christchurch Airport. It combines Antarctic-themed experiences with meeting and function facilities.

Attractions

Experiences include Penguin Rescue, the Hagglund Field Trip (Hagglund vehicle rides), the Storm Experience, Generation Antarctica, a 4D Theatre and the Antarctic Gallery. Two-hour Antarctic Guided Tours are also offered. The same group operates Willowbank Wildlife Reserve and Waka on Avon in Christchurch. The homepage showed opening hours of 9:00am to 4:30pm.

Meetings and events

The website lists Meeting Rooms and Functions & Events, along with Christmas parties and Breakfast With The Penguins. It does not publish room capacities, so confirm sizes, catering and layouts with the events team (info@iceberg.co.nz, +64 3 357 0519). Its airport-adjacent location and distinctive attractions make it suited to function dinners, team events and incentive programme activities.

See also Christchurch venues.

Sources: iceberg.co.nz. Researched and written from public sources · 09 Oct 2026.

Capacity

Spaces

1 space

Main Function Space

Listed
100
Theatre
40
Classroom
150
Banquet
90
Cabaret
—
Cocktail
30
Boardroom
—
U-Shape
—
Hollow Square

Details

Contact

Address
38 Orchard Road, Christchurch 8053
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