'The Antarctic Attraction' is a well known tourist attraction, just a few minutes walk from Christchurch Airport. The centre operates a Hagglund Ride around the centre's land. This is a great educational tool for all ages, to display the mobility of the Hagglund, an Antarctic Vehicle that is still in operation. Among other attractions, there is an Antarctic snow storm room, an audiovisual, large interactive displays of exploration equipment and little blue penguins at the NZ Penguin Encounter.
USAF Hercules "City of Christchurch" at The International Antarctic Centre, Christchurch NZ, originally uploaded by Paul Anslow.
USAF Lockheed C-130 Hercules, 31096 National Science Foundation - "City of Christchurch" NZ. Equipped with Skis on landing gear at the The International Antarctic Centre.
Hagglund All Terrain Vehicle
Hagglunds are Swedish dual-cab, medium class, over-snow vehicles which can carry four passengers in the front cab. They have a towing capacity of 2 tonnes on suitable sleds, and they operate over most snow and ice terrain including sea ice and soft snow. The Assault Course at the International Antarctic Centre is quite an experience and demonstrates the unique capabilities of this vehicle.
Hagglunds are Swedish dual-cab, medium class, over-snow vehicles which can carry four passengers in the front cab. They have a towing capacity of 2 tonnes on suitable sleds, and they operate over most snow and ice terrain including sea ice and soft snow. The Assault Course at the International Antarctic Centre is quite an experience and demonstrates the unique capabilities of this vehicle.
Having a Slide
At the International Antarctic Centre in their Cool Room at -18 degrees Celsius, you can get dressed up and experience some of the Antarctic Weather.
At the International Antarctic Centre in their Cool Room at -18 degrees Celsius, you can get dressed up and experience some of the Antarctic Weather.
Antarctic Camp
A hands on display at the International Antarctic Centre.
A hands on display at the International Antarctic Centre.
NZ Penguin Encouter
at the International Antarctic Centre.
at the International Antarctic Centre.
The following day,
I woke at 3:30am NZ time after a very broken sleep, to wind and rain, dressed and found my taxi was waiting out the front. The Taxi Driver (Cabbie) didn't have my motel unit number so he was waiting to see which one would turn on the lights. I had a quick and uneventful trip to the airport chatting with the Cabbie. New Zealanders are a relaxed and friendly people. Christchurch Airport was wet and not too busy as I arrived at 3:50am. booked in my luggage, paid my departure tax and sat down to a coffee and a breakfast wrap. I wasn't as lucky with legroom and spend most of the flight napping.
I woke at 3:30am NZ time after a very broken sleep, to wind and rain, dressed and found my taxi was waiting out the front. The Taxi Driver (Cabbie) didn't have my motel unit number so he was waiting to see which one would turn on the lights. I had a quick and uneventful trip to the airport chatting with the Cabbie. New Zealanders are a relaxed and friendly people. Christchurch Airport was wet and not too busy as I arrived at 3:50am. booked in my luggage, paid my departure tax and sat down to a coffee and a breakfast wrap. I wasn't as lucky with legroom and spend most of the flight napping.
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