Observatory sights in New Zealand

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   New Plymouth Observatory

   • New Plymouth, New Zealand
   • Sights › Observatory

   Atop Marsland Hill (great views!) is this wee observatory. Also on the hill is the cacophonous 37-bell Kibby Carillon, a huge automated glockenspiel-like device that tolls out across the New Plymouth rooftops.

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   Stardome Observatory

   • Auckland, New Zealand
   • Sights › Observatory

   Near the excellent children’s playground, this observatory offers regular stargazing and planetarium shows that aren’t dependent on Auckland’s fickle weather (usually 8pm Wednesday to Sunday; phone ahead).

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3. Skydome Observatory

   • Kauri Coast, New Zealand
   • Sights › Observatory

   It’s pretty kooky, but Skydome Observatory is a massive, technologically advanced telescope and it’s located on the front lawn of someone’s house. Call ahead for bookings.

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   Cook Observatory

   • Gisborne, New Zealand
   • Sights › Observatory

   The world's easternmost star-gazing facility.

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