Experience the wonder and magic of Auckland’s Stardome Observatory and Planetarium!
Welcome to Stardome, the coolest little observatory this side of Neptune.
Stardome has been sharing its love and mātauranga of all things space since 1967. Located in Maungakiekie One Tree Hill, Auckland, it offers fully immersive indoor planetarium shows, year-round Māori astronomy shows, telescope viewing, music and laser events plus hands-on exhibits.
The vibrant and hands-on public galleries give visitors a chance to connect with the latest observations in science and astronomy. Stardome is welcoming for all ages and in all weathers. Come and reconnect with the cosmos!
Choose from the four showings below:
Our Sky Tonight | Aimed at ages 8+ | 50 minutes
Explore the wonders of the night sky aboveTāmaki Makaurau Auckland with our live planetarium show, Our Sky Tonight. Led by an expert astronomer, embark on a guided tour of stars, constellations, and celestial stories. This is Stardome's flagship live planetarium experience!
Beyond the Solar System | Aimed at ages 8+ | 50 minutes
Beyond our own solar system awaits a universe of wonders! Embark on a guided journey of deep space and stop off at the universe’s best viewpoints; from nearby star clusters and nebulae, to exoplanets and mysterious objects.
The Navigators | Aimed at ages 6+ | 50 minutes
Join Moko, a young girl who dreams of becoming a star navigator like her grandfather. Travel across the vast Pacific Ocean with her and learn about the incredible navigational skills of Māori, Pasifika, and European explorers.
3-2-1 Liftoff! | Aimed at ages 4+ | 50 minutes
Blast off with Elon, a junkyard hamster with dreams of space! When a crash lands a broken robot in his garden, Elon must use his wits and courage to get it back to its space. 3-2-1 Liftoff! is an exciting adventure about reaching for the stars.
No matter what showing you pick, it's going to be a stellar experience!
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
The woman who presented was knowledgeable and hilarious. Made for a perfect combo.
My son enjoyed the visit. Great place for the kids for fun and knowledge
It’s great for astronomy lovers otherwise it’s quite boring with the lengthy presentation with no humour in between
Kids had great fun at the showing of 321 blastoff movie in the stardome! Great friendly staff, cool displays, and yummy ice creams too! Recommend
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Vikky from New Zealand wrote on 29 April 2022
Stardome. Our night sky
Very informative and speaker made the presentation fun. Good parking right outside and easy to get too.