Inside the Carter Observatory at the top of the Wellington Botanic Garden ki Paekākā, this full-dome planetarium offers space-themed multimedia shows and stargazing sessions through the historic Thomas Cooke telescope. Check the website for show times. Open daily during school holidays.
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