Antarctic Centre & Air Force Museum
Sustainable Tours
This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.
Shore Thing Highlights
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The Air Force museum is on the former Wigram base once used as the Central Flying School, Pilot Training Squadron, and Navigation Training
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Hear captivating and moving stories of the men and women who served in New Zealand's Royal Air Force
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The Antarctic Centre includes a snow and ice experience, surviving an Antarctic Storm, a blue penguin rescue, and various immersive exhibits
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The 4D Extreme Theatre features a presentation from every angle, and The Hagglund —a genuine all terrain amphibious Antarctic vehicle ride
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Enjoy a short drive through to Christchurch’s city center where you will have free time to browse the Riverside Markets and grab lunch on your own
Need to know
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Hagglund ride may be bumpy — this specific attraction is not recommended for Sailors with back/neck issues or who are pregnant
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Local currency is the New Zealand Dollar (NZD$)
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Local currency is recommended at Riverside Market as not all vendors will take credit cards
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Sailors prone to motion sickness should take precautions prior to this Shore Thing
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Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing
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Sailors should expect long periods of walking and standing
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Lunch is not included — take advantage of the free time to taste the local cuisine
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Approximately 1-hour of free time at Riverside Market
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Approximately 30-minute drive to/from the pier
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This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria
Experience shores the Virgin way
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Local & Immersive Tours
Authentic experiences curated with local operators
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A Sustainable Cause
Select tour bookings to help social charities
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Peace of Mind
Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
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Priority Debark in Port
Be first ashore in all our ports of call
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Safe and Insured
Our partners are licensed and insured
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Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
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Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
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Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
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Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls
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If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.
