It's Free to join!

1. Unlock special discounts on three of Christchurch's most popular local attractions: International Antarctic Centre, Willowbank Wildlife Reserve and Waka on Avon!

2. Discover something new close to home!

3. Bring your visiting mates or family along - the choice is yours!

Once you have signed up and registered your Mates Rates membership, just log in to your account via the "login" button in the top right corner of the Willowbank Website or the International Antarctic Website. From here, you can manage your membership online and will automatically receive your Mates Rates discounts. As long as you are logged in, you won't need a promo code.

For Waka on Avon, simply email them your booking request, and as long as you include your membership number, you will receive your Mates Rates discounts. You may be required to show ID at the location.

Mates Rates is available to Canterbury residents; those who live within:

• Christchurch City

• Banks Peninsula

• Waimakariri

• Selwyn

• Ashburton

• Timaru

• Mackenzie

• Waimate

• Waikari

• Hurunui

• Kaikoura

Yes, you will need your card to purchase over the counter at the attractions and may need to show proof of residency.

Your membership will be valid for 5 years from your registration date.

• The Mates Rates membership and card are non-transferable, and the named member must be present with the party when using the card. Members and cardholders must be 16+.

• Once registered, Mates Rates members can purchase discounted general admission tickets online for Willowbank Wildlife Reserve and the International Antarctic Centre. Any discounts will be automatically applied at checkout when you are logged in.

• Once registered, Mates Rates members can purchase discounted general admission tickets over the counter at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, International Antarctic Centre and Waka on Avon. You will be required to present your Mates Rates card.

• Mates Rates members must be Canterbury Residents. Proof of residency may be required.

• The Mates Rates membership is valid for 1 named adult (membership/card holder), 1 additional adult, and up to 3 kids or 2 kids.

• You can purchase discounted general admission tickets for up to two extra adults (16+) and two extra children (5-15) online or at the counter using your membership.

• To receive your Mates Rates card, you will need to visit either Willowbank Wildlife Reserve or the International Antarctic Centre. 

• You will be required to present your Mates Rates card in order to receive any other future discounts offered across Wildlife Reserve, International Antarctic Centre and Waka on Avon.

• You will be automatically subscribed to our Mates Rates Membership database and will receive Special Exclusive Offers for Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, International Antarctic Centre and Waka on Avon from time to time. You must remain subscribed to the Mates Rates database to be eligible for exclusive discounts, rewards and offers.

• Mates Rates membership and discounts are not valid with any other offer.