Located on the International Programs Campus at Christchurch Airport, the International Antarctic Center shows all visitors from different regions why Christchurch is seen as a gateway to Antarctica. It opened in 1992, at the site where the research programs of New Zealand, the United States of America and the Italian Arctic were in full swing, and it has since grown into one of the city's top tourist attractions. The center's experiences include penguin encounters, countless interactive exhibits, and an HD movie theater. what are you waiting for? Visit it with your family and friends and enjoy learning about the wonderful Antarctica.