Explore All Events
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Chasing the Southern Lights24 February 2022 - Ian will share some stories from his secret life as an aurora addict, explain this amazing natural phenomenon and show some of his stunning photographs. -
Te Whakairo24 February - 6 March 2022 - Te Whakairo - Ngā Kī o Te Tai Ao: The Carvings Carry the Stories of the World is a short film about two talented carvers from each end of Aotearoa who take their whakairo (carving) to Antarctica in response to NZ's kaitiakitanga of the Ross Sea. -
The Hillary Step24 February - 3 March 2022 - Come walk The Hillary Step and read the tributes and poem for Sir Edmund Hillary, Kiwi legend and Antarctic hero, in the terminal at Christchurch Airport. -
The Antarctic Walkway - Light And Sound24 February - 3 March 2022 - Christchurch Airport invites you to come experience the interactive light and sounds as you walk the Antarctic Walkway. -
Antarctica Art24 February - 6 March 2022 - Antarctica Art is an exhibition of artwork created by Year 10 students at Christchurch Girls’ High School. -
LocalEyes Exhibition24 February - 6 March 2022 - Pupils from Te Kura o Ōhinetahi | Governors Bay School and Te Kura Tuatahi o Ōhinehou | Lyttelton Primary School searched the 10,000 photo collection on the Te Ūaka The Lyttelton Museum website to curate their own LocalEyes. -
Antarctic Treasure Hunt24 February - 6 March 2022 - Join us for an Antarctic Treasure Hunt with the Christchurch Tram during the Days of Ice Festival! -
Whales Of The Southern Oceans24 February - 6 March 2022 - Visit the Museum and count the number of Antarctic whales you see on painted rocks for a chance to win a fantastic prize. -
Antarctica Unfrozen Podcast24 February - 6 March 2022 - The #1 Antarctic podcast series based on the passionate people that have dedicated their lives to understanding, working and living in Antarctica. -
Explorers Hub Exhibition24 February - 6 March 2022 - Home Gallery Fine Arts in Christchurch will be exhibiting some specially created Antarctic themed artwork. -
Antarctic Sun Lines Art Exhibition24 February - 6 March 2022 -Offering a creative solar polar perspective, artist Adele Jackson presents this exhibition of illuminated Antarctic solargraphs. -
Antarctic Gateway Audio Trail24 February - 6 March 2022 - Download the Listen Up Otautahi app and take a guided audio tour of Christchurch's central city Antarctic landmarks. -
Lyttelton Antarctic Window Hunt24 February - 6 March 2022 - Hey kids, grab an entry form, hunt out Antarctic related items in participating shop and business windows in Lyttelton and you’re in for a prize. -
Women Of The Antarctic: Making The Absence Visible24 February - 6 March 2022 - Artist Ira Mitchell-Kirk has painted a series of portraits to draw attention to women in Antarctic science. -
Antarctica In Virtual Reality24 February - 6 March 2022 - Put on a VR headset to experience 360 South Te Tiri O Te Moana, a short film shot in 360 degrees on the ice . -
Antarctic Discovery At The Gondola24 February - 6 March 2022 - Learn about Antarctica with the Christchurch Gondola’s discovery website during the Days of Ice Festival! -
Te Radar's Antarcticana25 & 27 February 2022 - A hilarious and informative romp through Antarctica’s fascinating past and present, telling stories of the bold and the bizarre that shaped the frozen continent -
Far From Frozen - Going To Extremes26 February - 4 March 2002 - Otago Museum’s hands-on science showcase brings the reality of climate change to life through interactives, demonstrations, VR and more. -
Junior Robot Explorers26 February 2022 - Discover the brave robots that help scientists in Antarctica! Build and program a simple LEGO robot, learning how to use sensors, motors and code. For ages 5-8. -
The Explorers Club Polar Film Festival26 February 2022 - A curated selection of shorts and feature films on the Arctic and Antarctica with intervals for beverages, nibbles and discussion. -
Robot Explorers26 February 2022 - Discover the brave robots that help scientists in Antarctica! Build and program a robot explorer that can collect an ice core using LEGO sensors and motors. -
Korora Kaitiaki Storytelling26 February 2022 - Discover the world of the smallest penguin of all and what it takes to protect them. Storytelling, fun games and drawings led by Pohatu's conservation rangers. -
Antarctic Book Story Telling27 February 2022 - Come and listen to these two exciting adventures set in Antarctica and meet the author, Rosamaria Solar on zoom. -
Launching A Weather Balloon27 February 2022 - In this event, students will assist Professor Adrian McDonald from the University of Canterbury launch a weather balloon in Cathedral Square. -
I See Science27 February 2022 - We will show students some of the science that we complete on the icy continent. We will complete a range of experiments. -
Spot The Penguin From Space27 February 2022 - Learn about Emperor Penguins and where they live using satellite images in the computer lab at the Turanga library. -
Antarctica Expeditioners - Past And Present27 February 2022 - Traditional wreath laying ceremony at Captain Scott's statue to celebrate all past and present Antarctica expeditioners. -
Cathedral Antarctic Service27 February 2022 - A service at the Transitional Cathedral to ask God's blessing on those returning from Antarctica for the 2021/22 research season. -
Lyttelton Antarctic Walk27 February 2022 - Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour has a rich Antarctic history with Scott and Shackleton departing the Port on three separate voyages during the 'heroic era'. -
Asia On Ice28 February 2022 - An informative exploration of Asian encounters with Antarctica hosted by the Asia New Zealand Foundation, with speakers who have lived and worked there. -
A History Of Photography In Antarctica1 March 2022 - Come along to this highly visual talk to see and hear about how photography has influenced and advanced our understandings of Antarctica. -
Women Researchers In Antarctica – Series Launch Event2 March 2022 - Women have made considerable contributions to the protection and understanding of the Antarctic region and are research leaders making significant contributions. -
Explore Antarctica - Family Day5 March 2022 - Be inspired by local Antarctic experts and scientists or just cuddle a husky dog, with loads of activities and competitions for the whole family. -
Artist Talk - The Art Of Interconnection5 March 2022 - Join artists Gabby O'Connor and Adele Jackson for a talk exploring how Antarctica and concepts of interconnection have influenced their art.
Days of Ice
Ōtautahi Christchurch is proud to be one of only five Antarctic Gateway cities in the world.
Days of Ice 24 February – 6 March 2022, is our annual programme of events exploring our connection with Antarctica. Celebrate our unique status every year with events, exhibitions, polar films, and kids’ competitions.
In the meantime, download our Listen Up Ōtautahi app below and experience the Antarctic Gateway Audio Trail, a tour exploring the city’s Antarctic stories
Antarctic Gateway Audio Trail
Listen Up Ōtautahi
Learn about Ōtautahi's role as an Antarctic gateway city on our tour.
Hear from scientists and artists, historians and curators and get a taste for the magic, adventure and importance of this otherworldly continent.
The tour takes about 90 minutes covering 1.2km with 18 stops. If you're with young ones be sure to look out for the Antarctic creatures hidden along the route.
Access the experience via your browser.
