Volunteer Spotlight: Brian Horsfall

At the heart of the Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust are people who give generously of their time, skills, and passion. This month, we are delighted to shine a spotlight on …

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 …

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 …

July Stargazing

Kaikōura Astronomers welcome you and your whanau to this free community stargazing evening hosted at the Hapuku School grounds from 5.30pm on Friday 5 July. Come and explore the night …

April Community Stargazing Evening

Come along to this free family friendly evening from 6pm on Sunday 7th April (after the clocks have changed) to celebrate International Dark Sky Week 2024. Kaikōura Astronomers invite you …

November Stargazing & Astrophotography

Come along and discover the splendours of the Kaikōura night sky on Friday 24th November 2023. Kaikōura Astronomers invite you and your whanau to join us for the last free monthly community stargazing evening of …

New eVscope for the community

The Kaikōura Community can now enjoy the wonders of the night sky through our very own digital  “eVscope” which was showcased to a small and enthusiastic crowd at the free community stargazing evening on Friday 25th August at Hapuku …

July Stargazing Evening

Come along and discover the splendours of the Kaikōura night sky on Friday 28th July 2023. The Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust invite you and your whanau to join us for a free community stargazing evening …

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.