Can you visit Antarctica?
Flat-earthers claim that you're not allowed to visit Antarctica. It's often said that there are military people preventing access to the inner continent and South Pole.
This is false. You absolutely can visit and explore Antarctica. I live in New Zealand and I personally know many people who have traveled in and around Antarctica. Sure, you need a permit to explore but that's because it's a protected environment. There are many similarly protected places all around the Earth.
You can visit by boat and/or airplane. Exactly how far inland you'll be able to go depends on many things, mostly your budget. If you want to go all the way across the continent including the south pole, it's going to be much more difficult and expensive. However, if you're trying to test the flat-earth model, you don't have to cross the entire continent or the south pole. Using simple equipment such as a compass, map and camera, you'll be able to test the model even if you only skirt the edges.
Here are a few relevant links:
- Visit the South Pole (Adventure Consultants)
- Antarctica Cruises & Tours (Chimu Adventures)
- Antarctica Cruises & Travel Tours (Eclipse Travel)
- Antarctica Tours & Travel (Peregrine Adventures)
- Antarctica Flights (on a Qantas 747)
- What to Expect When Traveling to Antarctica (NZ Government)
- Tourism in Antarctica (Wikipedia)
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Author: Dave Owen