Explore Antarctica
Come celebrate Ōtautahi Christchurch's connection to Antarctica with interactive activities and more at Explore Antarctica.
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
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
Tūranga, 60 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central
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