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Community Stargazing Evening

Nighttime scene of a green-lit house under a star-filled sky with a green laser line across.

RESCHEDULED TO SUNDAY 9 AUGUST You’re invited to a Community Stargazing Evening on Saturday 8 August from 6.30-8.00pm to explore the night sky above Kaikōura. Bring the whānau along to …

Meet the Island Stars Conservation Team from Taiwan

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE RECENT WEATHER EVENT. Join us for an hour of fascinating presentations exploring the links between dark skies, conservation, culture and creativity, followed …

Matariki Stargazing at Fyffe House

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE RECENT WEATHER EVENT. Join the Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust on Saturday 11 July from 8.30 to 9.30pm at Fyffe House for a …

Matariki Morning at Wakatu Quay

As the first light of dawn begins to touch the horizon, join together at Wakatu Quay for a special community gathering to celebrate Matariki. Friday 10 July | 6:30am – …

Informal Astronomy Talks & Demos

Curious about the night sky? Interested in learning to use a telescope or camera to explore the Milky Way? Wondering what stars are made of, or what there is to …

Rangi Takō | Winterstellar Astrophotography Exhibition

We’re thrilled to announce Rangi Takō | Winterstellar, one of Aotearoa’s most breathtaking astrophotography exhibitions, is coming to Kaikōura in March. 6th to 21st March 2026Mayfair Arts & Culture Centre, …

Lunar Community Night

Lunar Community Night on Saturday 31st January 2026 at Fyffe House NASA’s Artemis mission is set to return humans to the Moon for the first time since Apollo, marking the …

New Years Eve On The Lawn

Come together to celebrate the New Year under the stars. Kaikoura Stargazing are operating a community night sky event from 11.30pm on 31st December 2025 on the lawn of Fyffe …

Kaikoura Astronomy Centre Opens

The new Moana Skies Astronomy Centre is open from midday to 7pm daily (except Tuesdays) from Friday 12th December 2025 at 8 Beach Road. To celebrate this massive milestone, the …

Mid-Winter Stargazing at Fyffe House

Come along to Fyffe House on Sunday 20th July from 6pm for a relaxed, family-friendly experience exploring the wonders above Kaikōura. Following the postponement of our Matariki gathering, we’re excited …

Matariki Community Stargazing at Fyffe House

POSTPONED – UNFORTUNATELY THE WEATHER ISN’T ON OUR SIDE THIS WEEKEND AND WE ARE HAVING TO POSTPONED TONIGHT DUE TO THE CLOUD COVER. WE WILL RESCHEDULE WHEN THE WEATHER CLEARS. …

Celebrating the Rise of Matariki

🌧️ EVENT CANCELLED 🌬️ Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled due to forecasted cloud cover and strong winds. We’re disappointed too, but we appreciate your understanding. Come together for a …

Celebrating Kaikōura’s Stars

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCE – WE WILL RESCHEDULE Discover the magic above Kaikōura! Join us for a relaxed, family-friendly drop in event on Friday 30 …

Join Kaikōura Dark Skies at the A&P Show

We’d love to see you at this year’s Kaikōura A&P Show on Saturday 22nd February. Come and say hello and be-in-to-win a family stargazing tour pass! You have a chance to …

DarkSky International comes to Kaikōura

Working together towards a DarkSky Nation – You’re invited to the Kaikōura Museum from 6.00-7.30pm on Friday 25th October for a free community event. Understand more about the global DarkSky …

HEALTH & WELL-BEING EXPO

The Kaikoura Dark Sky Trust will be at the Health & Well-Being EXPO from 2-7pm at the Memorial Hall on Wednesday 25 September 2024. Find out how increased exposure to …

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