Pricing and Conditions
| Adult | $75.00 |
One of our 16" reflecting telescopes that gives us a window into the universe far beyond what smaller telescopes can see. Our telescopes are the largest in the lower North Island used for public stargazing.
The aurora (Southern Lights) at Star Safari on 25 Feb 2023.
Our expert science communicators, Hari and Sam. With backgrounds in astrobiology and astrophysics, they've got the universe covered.
Family friendly environment and we cater for all ages.
Star trails from Star Safari showing the stunning views of the Southern Sky and the impeccable dark skies with have in the Wairarapa.
The amazing view from Star Safari, nestled in the beautiful Ponatahi Valley between Carterton and Martinborough and only 90km from central Wellington. We have stunning views and a huge sky.
The view of one of our massive 16" telescopes through the other 16" telescope. With both of these in operation and our two amazing science communicators you will see unique and stunning objects deep into the universe.
This is a projection of the Full Moon through the telescope on to one our notebooks. We can also attach your mobile phone
We have a space shop at Star Safari where you can purchase amazing educational space themed items.
Our dark skies need to be protected and our night vision preserved so at Star Safari we support the dark sky initiatives happening around New Zealand. We also use red lights around our stargazing site to preserve you night vision and to mark out the safe
1169 Ponatahi Road, Carterton, New Zealand.
Star Safari is a star gazing and astronomy experience using large telescopes in the exceptionally dark skies of the Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve. Discover the universe with us in this unique and amazing experience.
Star Safari is a star gazing and astronomy experience using large telescopes in the exceptionally dark skies of the Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve. Discover the universe with us in this unique and amazing experience.
| Adult | $75.00 |
Booking fees and transaction costs
Bookings are essential. The sessions are 90mins in length and involve viewing night sky objects through our 16" telescopes. If it is cloudy then we use our virtual reality headsets and planetarium display to explore the universe. Children are free, if aged under 15 and under, and must be accompanied by adult with a purchased ticket. Maximum of two children per adult. Gift cards are available for purchase and are valid for 1 year.
Tickets can be cancelled up to one hour prior to the start time of a session for a refund of the ticket price. We can also move tickets to other sessions up to one hour prior to the start of the originally purchased session. In the case of severe weather we may have to cancel a session, in which case refunds will be given or the option of rebooking to a different session.
At Star Safari you will experience the amazing dark skies of New Zealand in the Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve. Close to Wellington and the iconic towns of Martinborough and Greytown, in the Wairarapa, Star Safari is easy to access with many accommodation options nearby. We use the best possible equipment including enormous 16" reflecting telescopes and high quality optics. When it's cloudy, we take you on a virtual tour of the universe with our virtual reality headsets and advanced science based planetarium software. We focus on providing the best possible experience to enjoy our night sky that is grounded in science and delivered by expert science communicators with backgrounds in astrophysics and astrobiology.
1169 Ponatahi Road, Carterton, New Zealand.
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