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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 five shows below:
Our Sky Tonight | Aimed at ages 10+ | 50 minutes
Discover the wonders above with Our Sky Tonight, the flagship live planetarium experience. Guided by an expert astronomer, you’ll explore the stars, constellations, and stories currently visible in the night sky over Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and beyond. Sit back in the immersive digital theater for a real-time tour of the cosmos, tailored to the specific night of your visit. For younger stargazers (under 10), we recommend the family-friendly show, Looking Up.
Ngā Whetū o Takurua (The Stars of Winter) | Aimed at ages 10+ | 50 minutes
Experience Ngā Whetū o Takurua (The Stars of Winter), an interactive planetarium show exploring the night sky from a Māori perspective. Learn how the maramataka (lunar calendar) and Matariki connect the skies to the land and ocean. This journey blends traditional pūrākau (stories) with practical astronomy, taking you from ancient times to the edge of the universe.
Looking Up! | Aimed at ages 5+ | 50 minutes
Who says you have to stay up late to see the stars? Bring your little astronomers for an indoor, daytime tour of Auckland's night sky! You’ll explore the exact planets, stars, and constellations shining above us tonight—all before bedtime. This is a kid-friendly version of the popular Our Sky Tonight show.
The Psychedelic Mixtape | Aimed at all ages | 45 minutes
The Psychedelic Mixtape: A Mind-Altering Audiovisual Journey. Direct from LA to Auckland, immerse yourself in a kaleidoscopic world of light, color, and sound. Featuring the music of Radiohead, David Bowie, George Harrison, and The Flaming Lips. Created by artist and DJ Chris Holmes.
Perfect Little Planet | Aimed at all ages | 30 minutes
Greetings Earthlings! Take a trip through the cosmos with Perfect Little Planet. Follow a family of space travelers from another star system as they scout our solar system for the perfect holiday destination.
No matter what showing you pick, it's going to be a stellar experience!
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
- Adult - Day Show$5.00
- Child - Day Show$5.00
- Student / Senior - Day Show$5.00
- Adult - Evening Show$9.25
- Child - Evening Show$7.75
- Student / Senior - Evening Show$7.75
- Adult - Evening Show$9.25
- Child - Evening Show$7.75
- Student / Senior - Evening Show$7.75
- Adult - Music Show$15.00
- Child - Music Show$15.00
- Student / Senior - Music Show$15.00
Authenticated Reviews
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support
- emergencyMost visitors found the Stardome Observatory & Planetarium to be a super fun experience for all ages (15 people said this).
- emergencyMany praised the friendly and knowledgeable staff who enhanced their visit (10 people said this).
- emergencyThe shows were described as informative and engaging, particularly for children (12 people said this).
- emergencyGuests appreciated the value for money, noting it was a fantastic experience for the price (8 people said this).
- emergencyThe interactive elements, like looking through the telescope, were a hit with families (6 people said this).
- emergencyOverall, many expressed a desire to return for more visits in the future (9 people said this).
- star_shineConsider visiting during the evening for a unique experience.
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Gemma Martin from New Zealand wrote on 23 May 2026
Amazing family experience
I would highly recommend this experience to families, was informative but not too long. The person on the microphone was great. We all loved it and will be back for a different viewing!
dylanf9 from New Zealand wrote on 23 May 2026
Awesome
Great experience with good narrative the entire time. Highly recommended. Thanks guys.
Natu from New Zealand wrote on 14 February 2026
Looking Up
As an adult, this presentation was somewhat interesting but this session was purchased because I thought my 5yo nephew would enjoy it. It was momentarily fascinating but quickly lost his attention as the narration was too factual and focus not 'kid-friendly' enough. We ended up leaving a little early.
marciak from New Zealand wrote on 08 February 2026
Great, but...
We have mixed feelings about our Stardome visit. Great welcome & facilities, and the planetarium show itself was awesome, with an excellent presenter & style - our visit was marred by the young children in the theatre. There were young children, talking, playing & misbehaving throughout the show, which totally distracted. I think the Stardome should have Adults-only shows, or not allow young children. My other feedback would be that the text on the displays is far too small to read, even with glasses, in the darkened environment.
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Mikaera Pairama from New Zealand wrote on 24 May 2026
Stardome
Really good experience booked though book me 10/10 recommend using book me! Never thought about going until we saw the deals!