Days of Ice
Ōtautahi Christchurch is proud to be one of only five Antarctic Gateway cities in the world.
Days of Ice 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.
Stay tuned for details of Days of Ice 2021. In the meantime, download our Listen Up Ōtautahi app below and experience the Antarctic Gateway City Trail, a tour exploring the city’s Antarctic stories.
Antarctic Gateway City Trail Tour
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.
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