2023 Free Community Stargazing Telescope Evenings

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Discover the splendours of the night sky. Kaikoura Dark Sky invite you and your whanau to join us for our 2023 series of free community stargazing evenings. We’ll have some fantastic …

Introduction to Astro Photography Workshop

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Saturday 6th August, 5.30pm at Encounter Kaikoura. Join Rachel Gillespie for an astro photography workshop with free location astro photoshoot afterwards. The evening covers the following: Where I go and …

Matariki Quiz

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Friday 17th June from 5-7pm at the Scout Hall. Hosted by the Kaikōura Youth Council, this fun fact-finding event to celebrate Matariki is open to all and free.

International Dark Sky Inspirational Evening

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As part of International Dark Sky Week the Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust are proud to present an inspirational evening with three eminent professors who will be sharing their knowledge and passion for the night sky

Our Supporters

A heartfelt thank you to all our incredible supporters—whether you’ve donated funds or provided services in kind, your generosity is truly inspiring. Thanks to you, the stars shine a little brighter. Want to be part of our journey? Become a supporter here. As a registered charitable organisation, we can provide a tax-deductible receipt.