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Mona Vale vs International Antarctic Centre
Both are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, International Antarctic Centre ranks slightly better than Mona Vale. International Antarctic Centre is ranked #11 in Christchurch with positive reviews from 3 reviews including Afar Magazine, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Mona Vale
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
63 Fendalton Rd, Riccarton, Christchurch 8004, New Zealand
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Fodor's
"Come to stroll through the grounds along the Avon River, wandering under the trees and through the well-tended perennial gardens."
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Lonely Planet
"This is a charming Elizabethan-style homestead on 5.5 hectares of landscaped gardens, ponds and fountains. "
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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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