Thanks to world geography New Zealand has always had close ties with the icy Antarctic Continent. It's therefore only fitting that Christchurch should play host to an annual Antarctic Festival from 26 September – 3 October 2008, highlights of which will include imagery of the last great wilderness, tales of bravery and courage of early explorers, and updates as to research on the ice.
Work is underway to offer locals and visitors a taste of Antarctica. The Family Day on the weekend of 27 September will be focused on the International Antarctic Centre (based across from Christchurch International Airport). Other excitement will include playing with huskies, sled rides and inspection of equipment used on the continent, including aircraft used as transport to and within Antarctica. The aircraft and hangar tours will be possible thanks to the partnership of Air New Zealand's engineering section and the Royal New Zealand Air Force. Ice sculptures, treasure trails and ice sports demonstrations will be added attractions.
If you’re interested in visiting the final frontier of Antarctica, then there are a variety of voyages departing from New Zealand towards the end of 2008, including: East Antarctica and The Great Explorers’ Voyage. Further trips to the Ross Sea and Australasian side of the continent are to be offered in 2009. Don't forget that Discover the World offers a specialist New Zealand programme to take care of all your arrangements to this beautiful country.
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