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Welcome to Whakatane Observatory

 Whakatane’s Premier Night Time Attraction

We are a non-profit making community facility. Promoting education and enjoyment in astronomy for everyone.

We own 3 telescopes in 2 observatories, with equipment for astrophotography and solar viewing as well.

Currently being completed is a new audio/visual room, for presentations to large groups, or for when the weather doesn’t want to co-operate to open the observatories.

Opening Times

We are open all year round and cater for individuals, groups or schools.

Public Nights are Tuesdays and Fridays weather permitting from 7.30pm onwards. Summertime will vary according to sunset times.

On other nights visitors are most welcome by appointment. Please contact Norman, Keith or Joe, numbers are below.

School classes or other large groups welcome other nights by appointment also.

To arrange a visit contact:

Norman -  (07) 308 6495 or 027 221 8993 Email normanizett@xtra.co.nz
Keith     -  (07) 308 7467 or 027 499 0442
Joe        -  (07) 308 7255 or 021 050 8618

Prices

Children: $4.00
Adults:    $10.00
Family:   $15.00 (2 Adults, 2 Children)
               $4.00 per extra child.

Special prices for Schools and Community Groups/Clubs, please phone.

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