Te Whatu Stardome is an observatory and planetarium on Manukau Road in Epsom, Auckland, set in the One Tree Hill Domain. Its main attraction is a 360-degree indoor dome that shows the night sky in real time, with the planets and the solar system. Shows cover general astronomy, indigenous and Māori astronomy, and how to see Matariki and the sky above Aotearoa New Zealand. The venue also has a courtyard for telescope viewing and an interactive space gallery.
The website lists what's on in the planetarium, including cult sci-fi film screenings, astronomy shows and space films for kids. Schools can book visits, and teachers have educational resources to use. The venue also hosts kids' birthday parties and other hire, which the website describes as affordable. Check the website or call (09) 624 1246 to see what's on and to book.