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Meet the Island Stars Conservation Team from Taiwan

Join us for an hour of fascinating presentations exploring the links between dark skies, conservation, culture and creativity, followed by an opportunity to ask questions and meet our visitors. Thursday …

Matariki Stargazing at Fyffe House

Join the Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust on Saturday 11 July from 8.30 to 9.30pm at Fyffe House for a special evening of stargazing as we celebrate Matariki and explore the …

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 …

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