What you need to know/what to bring
Duration: allow 70 mins
Ideal for: all experience levels, novice and non novice alike who want to enjoy the southern skies
Cost: $30 per person.
$20 per child (under 15).
Payment on site by cash, visa or mastercard.
Bookings essential - Simply freephone 0508 COSMOS (267667) or fill out our trip enquiry form
We are located at the Real Journeys Community Centre on Luxmore Drive (see map below). Please note that this is not the Real Journeys lake front office
There is no pickup option for this excursion as it is centrally located just a short walk from most accommodation. There is also ample parking.
Please phone for any enquiries as we have no office at this location. It is for shows only.
What you might see
Be amazed by this fully immersive guided presentation. The portable stardome is the latest in digital technology and the first of it's kind in New Zealand.
The Stardome
Our portable, full dome, digital planetarium -
the first example of its type in New Zealand - represents the latest in digital technology.
Join your host on a journey of discovery as you are guided through the universe in an immersive, interactive experience. This is a live presentation giving you the chance to ask questions as you are guided through the infinite vastness of space. Group size is generally limited to around 20 keeping it personal but if you have a larger group please don't hesitate to call as the stardome can seat more. See Stardome hire for more information.
The show begins with a voyage through time itself where we focus on the universe at large learning about galaxies, deep space objects and meeting the occupants of our own solar system. This is followed by the 'sky tonight' where we learn about the unique southern sky with a New Zealand and Maori focus emphasizing points of interest visible in the evening at the time of your visit. Constellations, planets and deep space objects are brought to life in our 360º digital theatre. All this and so much more!
Seating is provided, low, and sandchair in style. Alternatively you can recline back into the pillow supplied, lie down and stretch your legs out! This is a very immersive experience...
Wheelchair access is possible. Once inside though you would need to be seated using the low seats or lying down. Please advise on booking if you will be requiring assistance.
This is an immmersive, live, interactive experience suitable for the whole family.
...and there are no sandflies either!!
Bookings essential - Simply freephone 0508 COSMOS (267667) or fill out our booking enquiry form