Stars in the Park: POSTPONED

Experience the wonders of the cosmos at Stars in the Park, the first in our series of annual stargazing events. Uncover the secrets of the night sky in the pitch darkness of the ancient native forest of Wainuiomata Regional Park.

Gather under the stars by the Ranger's Office at and let the experts from the Wellington Astronomical Society's guide you through awe-inspiring celestial wonders. No telescope? No worries! They'll provide equipment and knowledge for you to search the night sky.

There's a universe to discover up there so this is a fantastic chance for both casual and seasoned stargazers to rug up and join us for an evening of stargazing. We’ll provide the hot drinks.

Wainuiomata Regional Park is on its way to achieving dark sky place accreditation. As Wellingtonians, we are incredibly lucky to have this in our backyard. Make the most of this opportunity to see the stars unimpeded.

Light pollution washes out our view of space, and only the brightest stars pierce the glow. Learn more about it from the experts at hand and why Wainuiomata Regional Park is one of the least affected parts of region.

This is a free event. A 20-seat shuttle will depart from the carpark by the gate, transporting you to and from the event site. The shuttle will leave the carpark every 20 minutes so you can come and go as you please. The last shuttle will depart at 8:30pm. Private cars are not permitted in this area of the park.

What to bring: torches/headlamps (red lenses preferred), sturdy water-proof footwear, warm and wet weather clothing.

 UPDATED PARKING INFORMATION

There are limited parks outside the gate on Reservoir Road. Additional parking is located along Hine Road as well as the carpark at Hine Road Recreation Area. From here there is a short walk through the Recreation Area, across a bridge up to the shuttle meeting point outside the park gate. There will be volunteers to help guide the way. Carpooling with your friends and whānau is strongly encouraged.

As there could be wait times in the cold and dark, we do not recommend this event for children under 8. 

This event is weather dependent. For updates on postponements and cancellations please click 'attending' on our Facebook event page.: https://www.facebook.com/events/1764192780644192

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