Stargazing with Good Heavens
2026-02-08 21:30 - 23:00, 2026-03-08 21:00 - 22:30, 2026-03-22 20:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-05 20:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-19 19:30 - 21:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Medlands Beach, Oruawharo Bay, 0991, New Zealand
Did you know that Aotea Great Barrier is a Dark Sky Sanctuary? It is a fantastic place for stargazing!

The Good Heavens team offer seaside group stargazing experiences. Passionate and local Good Heavens guides will illuminate you on the magical display above and share astronomical facts and stellar stories. They bring a telescope, binoculars and good cheer. So lean back comfortably in a moon chair to look up and see the thousands of stars visible in a Dark Sky Sanctuary.

Other dates and private experiences available.
Cost: $65 child/$130 adult
Location is Medlands Beach, exact location tbc upon booking.
More info: https://goodheavens.co.nz/

'Our Family'
2026-02-13 08:00 - 2026-03-10 17:00 | Auckland
A Collaborative Exhibition by The Jenner whanau
@ Aotea Arts & History Village, the exhibition runs from 13th February – 10th March 2026.

Stargazing with Good Heavens
2026-02-22 21:00 - 22:30 | Medlands Beach, Oruawharo Bay, 0991, New Zealand
Did you know that Aotea Great Barrier is a Dark Sky Sanctuary? It is a fantastic place for stargazing! The Good Heavens team offer seaside group stargazing experiences. Passionate and local Good Heavens guides will illuminate you on the magical display above and share astronomical facts and stellar stories. They bring a telescope, binoculars and good cheer. So lean back comfortably in a moon chair to look up and see the thousands of stars visible in a Dark Sky Sanctuary.

Other dates and private experiences available.
Cost: $65 child/$130 adult
More info: https://goodheavens.co.nz/

Aotea Ecology Festival - Te Taiao Connect
2026-03-28 | Claris Conference Centre
Te Taiao Connect – Connecting the People, Land, Sea & Sky of Aotea.
With displays and demonstrations from local conservation groups and a selection of inspiring visiting and local guest speakers. More details to come.
When: Saturday 28th March 2026
Where: Great Barrier Island Sports Club, Claris
On behalf of Aotea Ecology Vision
