Stars in the Park: CANCELLED
10 Whitcher Grove, Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt, Wellington Region
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Experience the wonders of the cosmos at Stars in the Park. 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 ticketed event. There are two sessions available. Please ensure you attend the session you have booked. You must have a ticket to attend this event. Door sales not available.
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 the event site at the end of each session. 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.
PARKING INFORMATION
There are limited parks outside the gate on Reservoir Road. 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.
Getting there: https://goo.gl/maps/3N7uwFXwQia3ZwKR7
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