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Hagley Park vs International Antarctic Centre
Both are rated highly by travel writers. Overall, International Antarctic Centre scores slightly higher than Hagley Park. International Antarctic Centre scores 74 with approval from 3 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Afar Magazine.
Hagley Park
Fodor's
Riccarton Avenue, City Central, Christchurch 8001, New Zealand
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Fodor's
"Hagley Park was developed by European settlers in the mid-1800s with imported plants given trial runs in what would become the Botanic Gardens."
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International Antarctic Centre
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Frommer's
International Antarctic Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand
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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."
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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."
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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..."
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