Located across from Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand, the International Antarctic Centre brings to visitors a powerful, exciting and interactive experience of Antarctica.

Finding your way has never been easier!

From the city centre the International Antarctic Centre is a short 15 minute drive by car. 

Alternatively visitors can catch our FREE offical transport, the Penguin Express, which departs on the hour from Cathedral Square starting at 9.00am daily.

Book online now and save $5.00 plus a free Penguin Express transfer to and from the Cathedral Square.

The public transport option is Red Bus’s City Flyer airport service which leaves Cathedral Square every 20 minutes starting at 6.00am.

The best way to see Christchurch’s best attractions is on board the Best Attractions Shuttle. This bus also departs from Cathedral Square on the hour from 9.00am. The Best Attractions Shuttle ticket price is $6.00 (adult return) $3.00 (child <15 yrs return).

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