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International Antarctic Centre

International Antarctic Centre

Scientists board a Hercules aircraft at the International Antarctic Centre passenger terminal, near Christchurch airport. The centre opened in 1990 to support New Zealand, American and Italian scientific programmes in Antarctica. It includes offices, warehouses, a store, a post office, a travel agency and a visitor centre called The Antarctic Attraction.

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John Wilson. 'Canterbury places', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 21-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/canterbury-places/7/4