Manawatū Observatory

observatory — Fitzherbert · Palmerston North

About Manawatū Observatory

An astronomy observatory at Anzac Park on Cliff Road in Fitzherbert, Palmerston North. It is the local astronomy society's site, which offers access to 300mm and 510mm reflecting telescopes for stargazing.

Reviewers describe the walk up from the car park as steep, with a long set of stairs, and say the views and the photography are good. One visitor found the parking easy and walked up to a building with a small field beside it. Another says there are no benches and the view from the car is limited. One reviewer found the atmosphere did not feel right. A visitor could not go inside on their visit, and saw no one there to ask. Telescopes are mentioned in reviews.