Carter Observatory

Take a trip up carter observatory, and have a look at what lies in the solar system. Daily planetarium viewings take you through what lies in our southern stars, with exhibitions as well as night viewings through their telescope, it’s all very fascinating, engaging and sure to please everyone!

The Carter Observatory is a great place to take older children or teenagers to fuel – or jumpstart – their interest in the world around them, as well as the galaxy it occupies. With a revolving array of exhibits, some of them set to music, there’s plenty to occupy stargazers of all ages. The observatory is open every day until 5pm, except Saturdays when they’re open late so you can use the Thomas Cooke telescope.

Take your kids here and just watch their jaws hit the floor as the interactive Planetarium show starts…guaranteed ‘ooohs and ahhhs’ as well as plenty of brain food! Be sure to ring ahead as they have to close reasonably regularly for maintenance and big group bookings. A brilliant way to explore the Wellington skies and beyond.

The sweet-as planetarium, the massive telescope, and the cool exhibits are all more than enough to keep some infuritating little children distracted from bitting at your knees. They might even learn some stuff.

If you are a fan of the galaxy and solar system, why not make a trip up in the cable car to Wellington’s Carter Observatory. This exciting star-ridden place is a hub for interesting facts and information about what lies in the worlds outside earth.

Cool for kids and adults alike - explore the solar system and the Earth’s part in it, learn about space, and go star-gazing on a clear night with the gigantic telescope. There’s also a gift shop where you can pick up some space merchandise. So fun!

Nothing like learning about space expand your mind (and usually bring on an existential crisis)