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Experience the wonder and magic of Auckland’s Stardome Observatory and Planetarium!
Welcome to Stardome, the coolest little observatory this side of Neptune.
Stardome has been sharing its love and mātauranga of all things space since 1967. Located in Maungakiekie One Tree Hill, Auckland, it offers fully immersive indoor planetarium shows, year-round Māori astronomy shows, telescope viewing, music and laser events plus hands-on exhibits.
The vibrant and hands-on public galleries give visitors a chance to connect with the latest observations in science and astronomy. Stardome is welcoming for all ages and in all weathers. Come and reconnect with the cosmos!
Choose from the six shows below:
Our Sky Tonight | Aimed at ages 10+ | 50 minutes
Connect with the cosmos in Our Sky Tonight, the flagship live planetarium experience. Join an expert astronomer for a guided tour of the stars, constellations, and the stories they tell. From the comfort of the immersive digital planetarium, explore the ever-changing night sky above Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and far beyond.
Beyond the Solar System | Aimed at ages 8+ | 50 minutes
Ever gazed at the night sky and wondered what lies beyond? Embark on a live-guided tour into deep space from Stardome. We'll explore distant star clusters, nebulae, exoplanets, and mysterious celestial objects, using the Stardome's advanced stellar database. See the universe in a new light, from visible spectrums to far infra-red and gamma-ray.
Cosmic Legacy: Tribute to Queen | Aimed at ages 8+ | 50 minutes
Get ready to rock out under the stars! Stardome invites you to an epic fulldome journey celebrating the legendary music of Queen. Experience ten of their iconic anthems, including ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, 'I Want to Break Free', and the electrifying ‘We Will Rock You’, brought to life with mesmerising cosmic visuals. Immerse yourself in the power of Queen's music with stunning 5.1 surround sound – an audiovisual spectacle you won't want to miss.
The Navigators | Aimed at ages 6+ | 50 minutes
Join Moko, a young girl dreaming of becoming a master star navigator. This family-friendly animated show follows Moko's journey as she discovers the incredible voyaging traditions of Māori, Pasifika, and European navigators who crossed the vast Pacific to reach Aotearoa. The show is followed by an immersive full-dome presentation of the night sky.
We are Guardians | Aimed at all ages | 50 minutes
Learn how satellites help us understand and protect our planet's interconnected ecosystems. This kid-friendly animated film explores Earth's systems, followed by a 50-minute immersive night sky experience.
One Sky | Aimed at all ages | 50 minutes
One Sky presents six stunning short films exploring how cultures worldwide have interpreted the cosmos. Each film, with its unique artistic style by international artists, delves into constellations, astronomical instruments, and scientific knowledge across diverse civilizations.
No matter what showing you pick, it's going to be a stellar experience!
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
- Adult - Day Show$7.50
- Child - Day Show$6.00
- Student / Senior - Day Show$6.50
- Adult - Cosmic Legacy Show$11.75
- Child - Cosmic Legacy Show$10.25
- Student / Senior - Cosmic Legacy Show$10.25
- Adult - Cosmic Legacy Show$11.75
- Child - Cosmic Legacy Show$10.25
- Student / Senior - Cosmic Legacy Show$10.25
- Adult - Evening Show$9.00
- Child - Evening Show$7.50
- Student / Senior - Evening Show$7.50
- Adult - Evening Show$9.00
- Child - Evening Show$7.50
- Student / Senior - Evening Show$7.50
- Adult - Evening Show$9.00
- Child - Evening Show$7.50
- Student / Senior - Evening Show$7.50
- Adult - Evening Show$9.00
- Child - Evening Show$7.50
- Student / Senior - Evening Show$7.50
- Adult - Evening Show$9.00
- Child - Evening Show$7.50
- Student / Senior - Evening Show$7.50
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ninij1 from New Zealand wrote on 23 July 2025
Stardome Greatest solar system & astronaut
I took 2 different sets of kids for each show at different times- Greatest solar system & Astronaut during the school holiday. They were both very informative and very detailed. My 4yo girl didn't really pay much attention because she was hungry but the 7yo-16yos loved the shows they attended. I loved both shows and both parts of the shows. I definitely would love to visit Stardome more often. It reminds me of my gen science paper I had to write in high school. A trip to Stardome would have helped a lot then.
jocey from New Zealand wrote on 20 May 2025
Excellent experience
We enjoyed the conservation -focussed Guardians movie, then found the remaining 25 minutes night sky talk and show fascinating
Lente Steyn-vanRooyen from New Zealand wrote on 17 June 2025
Good entertainment for little ones
Great experience for my 3 yr old, who enjoyed the show. Was a little disappointed that there was no "real stars", so more like a cinema than planetarium
andrewc58 from New Zealand wrote on 31 May 2025
Nothing to see here
Last there 10 years ago. Not many exhibits any more. The movies could do with an update. But it could be so good...
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anjas8 from Germany wrote on 13 November 2023
Sehr kurzweilig und interessant
50 gut investierte Minuten.