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Whakatāne Observatory - Moon

Whakatāne Observatory

The Whakatāne Astronomical Society provide night sky viewing from the nationally renowned Whakatāne Observatory.

The observatory is open, subject to weather, on Tuesday and Friday nights from 7.30pm. Other nights by arrangement. Opening times may vary according to the time of year. 

If you are keen - best reach out to Terry or Keith, details below.

Terry Gordon – gordontgjk@xtra.co.nz – 021 0239 4177
Keith Blair – quickexit@xtra.co.nz – 07 308 7467 or 027 499 0442
 

 

 

Contact Details

Hurunui Avenue
Whakatane3120
New Zealand

Adults $15 | Children $5 | Family (2+2) $35 | Students to 15 years $10

More things to do

The Whakatāne Skate Park offers a seamless blend of street elements, an open-end bowl, and a flowing concrete landscape perfect for skaters of all skill levels.

Te Urewera Treks provides a range of unique eco-cultural wilderness treks, bringing you a truly special guided walking experience.

For a truly unforgettable experience, join the White Island Flights team for one of their great value White Island scenic flights.

Fishing out of Whakatāne to White Island, down to Waihau Bay and the Ranfurly Bank, we offer all different styles of fishing targeting everything from trout to marlin.

The Whirinaki Rainforest - a majestic, ancient and spiritual realm. Join us for a guided walking journey into the heart of this vast, Jurassic, podocarp rain forest. 

A popular spot known to locals as 'The Heads' where the Whakatāne River meets the sea.

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