Stardome Observatory & Planetarium

Community Organisation

Stardome Observatory & Planetarium
670 Manukau Road
One Tree Hill Domain

Enjoy astronomy shows, stargazing, telescopes, scifi and school holiday fun at Stardome, one of Auckland's top visitor attractions. It’s welcoming for all ages and in all weathers.

The planetarium features a cutting-edge projection system that delivers mesmerising shows about the universe. With comfortable seating and a 360-degree dome screen, it provides an unforgettable immersive experience. There are courtyard telescopes after evening shows (weather dependent), and for a truly magical experience book an experience with the magnificent Zeiss telescope in its dome that opens to the sky. 

Stardome hosts a winter season of Matariki shows as well as year-round Māori astronomy shows,  giving visitors an authentic way to connect to the night sky in Aotearoa New Zealand.

The vibrant and hands-on public galleries give visitors a chance to connect with the latest observations in science and astronomy. Come and reconnect with the cosmos!