The best place to go in Christchurch is Antarctica. At the Antarctic Centre you'll have the chance to make friends with cool huskies and cute penguins, ride the mighty Hagglund, experience snow, ice and a real Antarctic storm up close, learn all about the icy continent and much, much more.
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The Scott Base camera looks towards the Hanger in the centre with the Carpenter’s Shop at the right. Vehicles can be seen at the hitching post at the lower left of the shot.
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…station Antarctica Region Information Regional Information Key information and facts about the Antarctica region. Activity Highlights Major activities and attractions in the Antarctica region. Scenic Highlights Major natural attractions in the Antarctica region. History History of the Antarctica…
…summit is, botanically speaking, the equivalent of walking from the Kermadec Islands, 1000 kilometres northeast of Auckland, to Scott Base in Antarctica. The summit is climbed dozens of times every year and a local mountaineering club holds an annual open-day summit climb. From Dawson Falls (850…
…nations. Antarctica Region Information Regional Information Key information and facts about the Antarctica region. Activity Highlights Major activities and attractions in the Antarctica region. Scenic Highlights Major natural attractions in the Antarctica region. History History of the Antarctica…
…negotiated. Antarctica Region Information Regional Information Key information and facts about the Antarctica region. Activity Highlights Major activities and attractions in the Antarctica region. Scenic Highlights Major natural attractions in the Antarctica region. History History of the Antarctica…
…volcano. Antarctica Region Information Regional Information Key information and facts about the Antarctica region. Activity Highlights Major activities and attractions in the Antarctica region. Scenic Highlights Major natural attractions in the Antarctica region. History History of the Antarctica…
…Zealand and find the places that will mean the most to you, we've split New Zealand up into 29 main regions, as well as New Zealand wide regions, Antarctica and NZ Outlying Islands. Choose a location from the map below, or use the list, to browse through information about that region. Alternatively…
…walks and BBQ lunch. * View the website for more details. New Zealand Fast Facts New Zealand's claim to the Ross Dependency, a region of Antarctica was formalised in 1923, although since the Antarctic Treaty (1961) came into force, most countries do not recognise territorial claims in Antarctica.
…- New Zealand's southernmost region * Stewart Island - an island about 75 kilometres long and up to 45 kilometres wide Other main centres: * Antarctica - located over the south pole of the Earth * NZ Outlying Islands - include the Chatham Islands, Kermadec Islands, and the Sub-Antarctic Islands…