All whānau are welcome to attend this expo-style event. Come along and meet members of the Antarctic community and hear about their experiences, the science being undertaken, the logistic challenges and the amazing possibilities.

Exhibitors include:

  • Antarctic Heritage Trust
  • Antarctica NZ
  • Asia New Zealand Foundation
  • Chinese Consulate & Polar Research Institute of China (PRIC)
  • Gateway Antarctica - University of Canterbury
  • Heritage Expeditions
  • International Antarctic Centre (IAC)
  • JIX Reality
  • Korea Polar Research Institute (KOPRI)
  • Macpac
  • New Zealand Antarctic Society
  • Pōhatu Penguins/Blue Cradle
  • Tūhura Otago Museum

Tamariki can enjoy stories, crafts, a passport trail and meet the huskies:

  • Passport trail and prize draw
  • Making seals and knot tying with the University of Canterbury: 10am to midday
  • Penguin Quest with the University of Canterbury: 10am to midday
  • Storytelling: 10.30am and 11.30am
  • Spotting penguins from Space - bookings required, ages 7 to 12: 10.30am and 11.30am 
  • Meet the huskies – Manaaki, Theia, Kenai – and Joe their handler from Southern Huskies: 12pm to 2pm
  • Pōhatu Penguins Immersive - bookings required, ages 9+: 12.30pm and 1.30pm