destination kaikoura – Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust

Mid-Winter Stargazing at Fyffe House

July 14, 2025

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

June 21, 2025May 28, 2025

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 Kaikōura’s Stars

May 27, 2025May 20, 2025

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 …

Choosing the right tools to explore the night sky

February 27, 2025

Come along to the Kaikoura Museum on Wednesday 5th March from 6.30pm to get some tips and tricks from Andrew Buckingham. Exploring the night sky can be an incredible journey, …

Kaikoura A&P Show Success

February 26, 2025February 26, 2025

There was a real buzz around the Dark Sky Project at the 2025 Kaikoura A&P Show on Saturday 23rd February, with lots of interest in our brand-new Outdoor Lighting Display, …

Stargazing signs help promote the enjoyment of our night sky

February 12, 2024

Stargazing signs have been installed at six specific locations. Designed to help raise awareness and enjoyment of our amazing Southern skies across the whole of the Kaikōura district. Use the …

Self-guided Stargazing Video

December 15, 2023November 22, 2023

Prepare yourself for the best self-guided stargazing experience anywhere in the district of Kaikōura. Join with Theo & Grace from the Kaikōura Youth Council as they share with you our …

Kaikōura Dark Sky Website Launched

October 20, 2022October 19, 2022

The vision held by a group of passionate volunteers to achieve International Dark Sky status for Kaikōura is growing momentum. Recently established as the Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust, their new website https://kaikouradarksky.nz/ is packed full of useful tips on how to enjoy and protect our local exceptional night skies.

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