The Wairarapa Region in New Zealand boasts exceptionally dark skies, making it an ideal destination for stargazing. Recently awarded official Dark Sky Reserve status, it ranks among the world's best places for viewing the night sky, offering a variety of stargazing experiences for astronomy enthusiasts.
Under The Stars provides award-winning nomadic astronomy experiences in the Wairarapa Region, including private stargazing sessions and school space education. Guests can enjoy personalized tours of the night sky using naked eyes, binoculars, and a high-quality telescope to explore constellations, stars, and deep sky objects.
Star Safari offers stargazing and astronomy experiences with large telescopes in the dark skies of the Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve. Conveniently located near Wellington, Martinborough, and Greytown, it provides easy access to unique stargazing experiences. In addition to telescope observations, guests can also use virtual reality headsets in case of cloudy weather.
Stonehenge Aotearoa stands as New Zealand's distinctive open-air astronomical observatory, constructed based on ancient knowledge of stone circles and tailored to New Zealand's environmental conditions. Including this remarkable destination in your travel itinerary allows for an immersive experience in the stunning beauty of the night sky.