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Experience the wonder and magic of Auckland’s Stardome Observatory and Planetarium!
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 these ten shows below:
The Year in Space 2025 | Aimed at ages 10+ | 50minutes
Don't miss Stardome's annual fulldome recap of the biggest space stories! Catch up on Project Artemis, Starship updates, new discoveries on Mars, and maybe even a mention of Katy Perry. Featuring first images from the Vera Rubin Telescope, new JWST views, and winners from the NZ Astrophotographer of the Year Awards.
Big Wave: No Room for Error | Aimed at ages 11+ | 60minutes
Experience the most treacherous surf breaks in this all-new, 60-minute fulldome documentary by award-winning photographer Bo Bridges. Follow Tahitian surfer Heimiti Fierro as she strives to conquer her fears at the legendary Teahupo’o. Go inside the world's heaviest waves in Portugal, Hawaii, and Tahiti and into the minds of the fearless few pushing surfing to its limits.
Cosmic Legacy: Tribute to Queen | Aimed at ages 8+ | 50 minutes
Get ready to rock out under the stars! Stardome invites you to an epic full-dome journey celebrating the legendary music of Queen. Experience ten of their iconic anthems, including ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, 'I Want to Break Free', and the electrifying ‘We Will Rock You’, brought to life with mesmerising cosmic visuals. Immerse yourself in the power of Queen's music with stunning 5.1 surround sound – an audiovisual spectacle you won't want to miss.
The Navigators | Aimed at ages 6+ | 50 minutes
Join Moko, a young girl dreaming of becoming a master star navigator. This family-friendly animated show follows Moko's journey as she discovers the incredible voyaging traditions of Māori, Pasifika, and European navigators who crossed the vast Pacific to reach Aotearoa. The show is followed by an immersive full-dome presentation of the night sky.
Looking Up! | Aimed at ages 5+ | 50 minutes
Spark a wonder for space! Don't let an early bedtime stop kids from seeing the stars, planets, and constellations visible above Auckland. This indoor live planetarium tour is the perfect children's version of our popular Our Sky Tonight show.
T. rex | Aimed at ages 5+ | 45 minutes
T. rex has commanded blockbuster status for decades, but the time has come for a fulldome revolution! Thanks to advancements in CGI and paleontology, this immersive 360-degree film plunges you into the Cretaceous period. Experience the world of the Tyrant Lizard King up close. (Includes footage filmed in Otago.)
Perfect Little Planet | Aimed at ages 5+ | 50 minutes
Greetings Earthlings!In Perfect Little Planet, a family from another star system seeks the perfect holiday spot while traveling through our solar system.
3-2-1 LiftOff! | Aimed at ages 4+ | 50 minutes
A brilliant hamster scientist living in a junkyard is ignored by the local rats until a crashed robot lands in his garden. Suddenly, his ambitious plans for space travel become a reality. 3-2-1 Liftoff! is an adventurous animated film about the courage and wits needed to reach space and back.
One Sky | Aimed at all ages | 50 minutes
One Sky is a collection of six beautiful short planetarium films that explore constellations, astronomical instruments, and scientific knowledge from cultures around the world. For millennia, people worldwide have looked to the heavens for navigation, time-keeping, and a sense of shared identity. These films highlight how celestial knowledge has helped humanity explore new lands and thrive in their environments.
Orbital | Aimed at all ages | 50 minutes
Step into a dream-like, animated journey of Earth as seen by astronauts. This meditative film uses hyper-real visuals and first-hand accounts to inspire a profound connection to our planet. Orbital uses light and colour—inspired by bioluminescence and aurorae—to transport you.
No matter what showing you pick, it's going to be a stellar experience!
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
- Adult - Day Show$7.50
- Child - Day Show$6.00
- Student / Senior - Day Show$6.50
- Adult - Evening Show$9.00
- Child - Evening Show$7.50
- Student / Senior - Evening Show$7.50
- Adult - Evening Show$9.00
- Child - Evening Show$7.50
- Student / Senior - Evening Show$7.50
- Adult - Evening Show$9.00
- Child - Evening Show$7.50
- Student / Senior - Evening Show$7.50
- Adult - Evening Show$9.00
- Child - Evening Show$7.50
- Student / Senior - Evening Show$7.50
Authenticated Reviews
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support
- emergency대부분의 방문객들은 스타돔 천문대 및 플라네타륨이 모든 연령대에 적합한 매우 재미있는 경험이라고 생각했습니다 (15명이 이렇게 말했습니다).
- emergency많은 사람들이 친절하고 지식이 풍부한 직원들을 칭찬하며 그들의 방문 경험을 향상시켰습니다 (10명이 이렇게 말했습니다).
- emergency쇼는 특히 어린이들에게 유익하고 매력적이라고 설명되었습니다 (12명이 이렇게 말했습니다).
- emergency손님들은 가격 대비 가치를 높이 평가하며 가격에 비해 환상적인 경험이라고 언급했습니다 (8명이 이렇게 말했습니다).
- emergency망원경을 통해 보는 것과 같은 인터랙티브 요소는 가족들에게 인기가 있었습니다 (6명이 이렇게 말했습니다).
- emergency전반적으로 많은 사람들이 앞으로 다시 방문하고 싶다는 의사를 밝혔습니다 (9명이 이렇게 말했습니다).
- star_shine독특한 경험을 위해 저녁에 방문하는 것을 고려하세요 흥미로운 물건을 위해 기념품 가게를 확인하세요
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davidw44 from New Zealand wrote on 06 October 2025
Nice experience
Very nice experience. Good movie and exhibitions.
michaelat1 from New Zealand wrote on 02 October 2025
GREAT FAMILY FUN
Lovely staff really cool experience for our family of 5 super impressed w the costs too
nikkileo from New Zealand wrote on 09 August 2025
Okay
I was pretty underwhelmed by the show. Was lacking direction and needs to be refined and rounded if your going to charge for it. However we throughly enjoyed the information area. The gentleman volunteer who assisted with the telescope was insightful and answered our questions well. Suggest putting an open sign out front for night shows.
ninij1 from New Zealand wrote on 23 July 2025
Stardome Greatest solar system & astronaut
I took 2 different sets of kids for each show at different times- Greatest solar system & Astronaut during the school holiday. They were both very informative and very detailed. My 4yo girl didn't really pay much attention because she was hungry but the 7yo-16yos loved the shows they attended. I loved both shows and both parts of the shows. I definitely would love to visit Stardome more often. It reminds me of my gen science paper I had to write in high school. A trip to Stardome would have helped a lot then.
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Rau Junior Atua-Tavai from New Zealand wrote on 13 October 2025
Super fun
Thanks Stardome we really enjoyed our visit, very entertaining for all ages.