Ōtautahi Christchurch
Your Gateway To Antarctica
As one of the world’s five Antarctic Gateway Cities, we are New Zealand’s official Antarctic hub. We welcome all National Antarctic Programmes to use Christchurch as their gateway to Antarctica.
We are a city that shapes opportunities for innovation, exploration, research and climate awareness.
Choose Ōtautahi Christchurch for a gateway experience where collaboration and innovation meet in a city dedicated to shaping a brighter future for people and the planet.
Take the time to browse through our web pages and please contact us should you require further information.
Nau mai haere mai. We look forward to welcoming you.
Discover how we can support below.
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Christchurch Antarctic Network And Directory
Connecting Christchurch businesses products, services and innovation to International Antarctic Programmes. -
International Programmes
Christchurch hosts a number of international partners in addition to New Zealand’s own Antarctic government agency, Antarctica New Zealand.
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Experience Antarctica In Ōtautahi Christchurch
During your stay, we encourage you to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and diverse offerings of the city. -
Christchurch's Antarctic Gateway Strategy
Recognising the value of our gateway status for the benefit of the city and the nation, for current and future generations.
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Research And Innovation
Ōtautahi Christchurch’s Antarctic science hub thrives on a unique collaboration between private and public research.Credit: Joshu Mountjoy/NIWA -
Gateway Infrastructure
More than a geographic convenience, Ōtautahi Christchurch has the benefit of world-class infrastructure to support our Antarctic Programmes. -
People Of Antarctica
We're proud to showcase the diverse bunch of Ambassadors that use Ōtautahi Christchurch as their gateway to the ice - each with a unique story behind them.
Latest News
What It Was Really Like Solo Sailing Around Antarctica
Get to know Lisa as she reflects on her life-changing and at times life-threatening journey, and what this experience has meant to her.
Chris Martin Q&A
NASA's GUSTO mission – short for Galactic/Extragalactic ULDB Spectroscopic Terahertz Observatory – has an out of this world mission.
Advancing Christchurch: The Synergy of Aerospace and Antarctica
ChristchurchNZ’s Antarctica Office had the opportunity recently to sponsor the Aerospace New Zealand Meet-Up – Aerospace in Antarctica.
Seequent Has Been Guiding And Informing Groundbreaking Research In Antarctica
A team of researchers on board a South Korean Antarctic research vessel returned to Lyttelton mid-February after spending two months on retr…
New Appointments For The Christchurch Antarctic Office
ChristchurchNZ is very pleased to announce that two new appointments have been made to the Christchurch Antarctic Office.
Christchurch A Winner As Government Confirms Scott Base Redevelopment
The Government confirmed funding in today’s Budget announcement for the redevelopment of Scott Base in Antarctica.
Leveraging Christchurch’s Antarctic Connection
Ōtautahi Christchurch has always been a basecamp for exploration, and we channel this through our Christchurch Antarctic Office.
Ōtautahi Christchurch’s Antarctic Stories Come to Life
Scientists, artists, experts and locals – all share their Antarctic stories in a new interactive experience in Ōtautahi Christchurch.
Days of Ice brings Antarctica to life
A new events programme is set to celebrate Ōtautahi Christchurch’s unique status as an Antarctic Gateway city.
Update from Michelle Rogan-Finnemore, COMNAP Executive Secretary
COMNAP Executive Secretary Michelle Rogan-Finnemore discusses what is being done to keep Antarctica COVID-19 free.
Connect With Us
For any Christchurch Antarctic related enquiries please get in touch:
