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International Antarctic Centre vs Cardboard Cathedral

International Antarctic Centre and Cardboard Cathedral are both rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Cardboard Cathedral scores significantly better than International Antarctic Centre. Cardboard Cathedral has a TripExpert Score of 86 with accolades from 3 reviewers including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.

International Antarctic Centre
International Antarctic Centre
8 / 10
International Antarctic Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The 4-D extreme theater show of life at New Zealand's Scott Base is superb, and the Penguin Encounter lets you get up close with some blue penguins, the smallest penguin species." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Experience the frozen continent at the International Antarctic Centre through interactive exhibits, by taking a ride on an amphibious Hagglund vehicle and meeting husky dogs and little blue penguins." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"If you’ve always wanted to romp with penguins, stroke a leopard seal, climb aboard a snowmobile, explore a snow cave, and feel the icy wind chills of Antarctica, this is probably as close..." Full review
Cardboard Cathedral
Cardboard Cathedral
8 / 10
234 Hereford St, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Christchurch’s iconic Anglican Cathedral was severely damaged in the 2011 earthquake, and a question mark hangs over its future." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Locals call it the Cardboard Cathedral because it is built largely from 98 cardboard tubes, covered in plastic." Full review