Christchurch Antarctic Adventure and Scenic Tram-Gondola Experience

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Your experience

Experience Christchurch through two contrasting experiences: an Antarctic-focused visit at the International Antarctic Center, followed by flexible city sightseeing by tram and Gondola.

Getting started

Your combo includes separate admissions for the International Antarctic Center and Christchurch Tram and Gondola. You can plan the visits around your itinerary rather than following a fixed guided schedule.

International Antarctic Center Christchurch

What to expect

Start with general entry to the Center and move through its Antarctic-themed zones at your own pace. The experience combines interactive activities, animal encounters, and rides.

Features

• Storm Dome: Experience simulated Antarctic storm conditions inside the dedicated storm room.

• Penguin Rescue: See Little Blue Penguins in the Penguin Rescue area.

• 4D Antarctic experience: Watch the HD Theatre show and experience Antarctica through a 4D presentation.

• Hägglunds Field Trip: Take an all-terrain vehicle ride in a Hägglunds vehicle.

• Husky Zone: Meet the Center’s huskies in the dedicated encounter area.

Christchurch Hop-on-hop-off Tram and Gondola

What to expect

Continue your Christchurch sightseeing with a full-day tram ticket and live commentary. Add a round-trip Gondola ride for access to Mount Cavendish and its summit facilities.

Features

• Hop-on hop-off tram: Explore Christchurch throughout the day with live commentary as you travel between stops.

• Christchurch Gondola: Take a round-trip ride to Mount Cavendish with access to the summit.

• Discovery Ride: Explore the Discovery Ride as part of your summit access.

• Walking tracks: Access walking tracks around the Gondola summit area.

• Botanic Gardens: Entry to the Christchurch Botanic Gardens is included.

• Summit facilities: Spend time at the summit Gift Shop and café before returning by Gondola.

Antarctica + Christchurch sightseeing: Pair an Antarctic experience with flexible tram and Gondola access to cover two distinct sides of the city in one booking.
International Antarctic Center Christchurch: Enter the Center with access to the Storm Dome, Penguin Rescue, 4D experience, Husky Zone, and Hägglunds ride.
Christchurch Tram and Gondola: Ride the tram all day with live commentary, then take a round-trip Gondola to Mount Cavendish with summit access and walking tracks.
Use the tram flexibly throughout the day, while the Gondola and Antarctic Center visits fit around your wider Christchurch itinerary.
Access to the Discovery Ride, summit Gift Shop, café and Botanic Gardens is included alongside the tram and Gondola.

Included

Entry to International Antarctic Center Christchurch
Access to Storm Dome Antarctic storm room
Access to Penguin Rescue, Little Blue Penguins
Access to HD Theatre, 4D Antarctic experience show
Hägglunds Field Trip all-terrain vehicle ride
Access to Husky Zone, husky encounters
Full-day tram ticket with live commentary
Entry to Mount Cavendish and the Botanic Gardens
Round-trip ticket for Christchurch Gondola
Access to Discovery Ride, summit Gift Shop, walking tracks, cafe

Not included

Penguin backstage tour
Food and drinks
Audio guides
Transfers between the Tram and Gondola
Meals and drinks
Round-trip transfers
Tips/gratuities
Optional upgrades or add-ons
Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

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• Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

• Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

• Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Meeting point1

Meeting
International Antarctic Centre, Corner Roy Place and, Orchard Road, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch
International Antarctic Centre, Corner Roy Place and, Orchard Road, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, CHRISTCHURCH, 8052, New Zealand
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End point

End

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Ticket or voucher: Show your mobile voucher and a valid photo ID at the main entrance to enter.
Photo ID: Bring a valid photo ID matching the name on your booking, if requested.
Warm clothing: Wear comfortable clothes and bring a warm layer for cold Antarctic-style exhibits.
Transport arrangements: Arrange your own transportation to the center, as transfers are not included.
Ticket or voucher: Bring your booking confirmation, printed or digital, for redemption at each attraction.
Photo ID: Carry a valid photo ID that matches the name on your booking if requested.