Observatorio y Planetario Stardome

When the seafaring Māori arrived in New Zealand from other Pacific islands, they navigated the vast ocean using the stars of the southern hemisphere. Nearly 1,000 years later, visitors can explore those same celestial guides at Auckland’s Stardome Observatory & Planetarium. Located in the heart of Auckland, this observatory offers immersive planetarium shows and telescope viewings that connect modern audiences with the rich astronomical heritage of Polynesian explorers. Through interactive exhibits and guided stargazing sessions, Stardome brings the night sky to life, revealing constellations that once charted the course for Aotearoa’s first settlers.