Great Barrier Island is an International Dark Sky Sanctuary -
an amazing place for stargazing in New Zealand
Away from the lights of the big city and as an off-the-grid island, our light pollution is minimal.
Our dark skies are among the best for stargazing in New Zealand.
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Come on a Dark Sky Experience with the Good Heavens team!
COVID19 message to our stargazers
Warm greetings from the Good Heavens team. We hope that you and your family are safe, sound and healthy.
The Auckland region, including Great Barrier Island, is currently in COVID19 Alert Level 2 which means travel within NZ is allowed when maintaining social distancing. New Zealand borders are still closed until further notice.
Please don't let this stop you planning your next dream holiday on Great Barrier Island.
Email for an update on Covid alert levels in place for Great Barrier Island if you are unsure. You can find the most up to date information on the Unite Against COVID-19 website as well as on the Facebook site of our Great Barrier Island Emergency Response Team.
Nga mihi, Deb and Hilde
A magical night-time journey
Your Experience will take you on a comfortable, enlightening and entertaining journey through our universe
Learn more about our night sky and how you can use the stars to orientate yourself and discover places where stars are born
Look through our telescope, deep into space and wonder at the beauty and the magnificence of this magical nocturnal environment
Small groups, scenic locations and local Great Barrier Island guides ensure you will have a unique and personalised experience
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Booking information
For more info about our Experiences, including the role our moon plays, please visit our FAQ page
Read what others have said about us on Tripadvisor and in the media
Marvel at the magic of the stars with us!
Look Up and Get Lost - Stargazing Group Experience
Come and get a dazzling look at our dark Great Barrier Island Sky during this in-depth stargazing experience.
Group tour with telescope, naked eye and binoculars. Suitable for individuals or groups.
Heavens Above - Private Stargazing Experience
Heavens Above! Private Dark Sky Experience - We come to you, whether you are a couple, family, friends or colleagues. Relax in comfort while we enlighten you on the marvels of our dark starry sky. We bring binoculars and an 8" telescope. Does stargazing in New Zealand get any better than this?
Moon Walk - Moon and Stargazing Group Experience
Come moon- and stargazing in the Great Barrier Island Sky during this in-depth experience. Group tour with telescope, naked eye and binoculars. Suitable for individuals or groups.