Ice & Wings: A Behind-the-Scenes Experience
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Port
Lyttelton (Christchurch), New Zealand
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$199.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 5 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Discover how the US and New Zealand have explored Antarctica together since the 1950s with a visit to one of New Zealand's most popular award-winning tourist attractions. The International Antarctic Centre offers a fun, exciting and interactive experience of Antarctica. It is uniquely located in a working Antarctic campus, home to the New Zealand, United States and Italian Antarctic programs.
Enjoy the snow and ice experience, survive an Antarctic Storm, learn about life in modern day Antarctica, hear about Scott Base (New Zealand's town on the ice) and see little blue penguins. You can also take a virtual cruise down to Antarctica in the new 4D Extreme Theatre and experience a ride in a genuine all-terrain amphibious Hagglund -- the ubiquitous Antarctic vehicle.
Explore the Air Force Museum of New Zealand. Located in Christchurch on the site of the former Air Force Base at Wigram, the museum offers a memorable visitor experience with hands-on exhibits. The museum holds the national collection of Royal New Zealand Air Force memorabilia. You will discover the historic aircraft and hear captivating and moving stories of the men and women of the New Zealand Air Force as you are guided through the museum galleries on this very special behind-the-scenes guided tour through the birthplace of the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
Notes:
Tour involves approximately three hours of moderate walking/standing on mostly flat surfaces. Other interactive activities are at the guests' discretion. Not advisable for guests with mobility limitations.