Good Heavens Dark Sky Experiences
Great Barrier Island is just the third dark sky sanctuary in the world and the only one that's on an island. 'Sanctuary' is reserved for the most isolated and dark locations in the world. Good Heavens Dark Sky Experiences occur anywhere across the Island. We come to you or we can meet at a nearby beach.
Contact details
PO Box 76
Tryphena
Great Barrier Island 0962
Auckland
(+64) 27 429 0877
Opening hours
Make contact through the website to book
What's on offer
Remember: Good Heavens tours take place on top of the sand dunes, or can come to you for a private experience for groups, romantic experiences, wedding proposals, etc.
Look Up and Get Lost, Dark Sky Group Experience at the beach
With laser pointers, binoculars and an 8" telescope - this tour takes around 1.5 hrs.
Cost: $130 pp, under 13’s $65
Suits individuals or groups. Min. total group number applies.
Moon Walk Experience
When Marama our Moon is large in the evening sky, we look at the Moon as well as brighter stars, constellation and planets if they are in the evening sky, while fainter objects such as the Milky Way recede into the background. Takes around 1.5 hours.
Cost: $130 pp, under 13’s $65,
Suits individuals or groups. Min. group number applies.
Private Dark Sky Experience
Our team bring an 8" Dobsonian telescope, binoculars and hot drinks to you,
at your accommodation or to a beautiful beach on Great Barrier Island.
This tour lasts for approx. 2 hrs.
Cost: minimum of $1560 for a maximum of 12 people, $130 for each additional person, under 13’s $65.
Packages:
Good Heavens also organise packages to Aotea Great Barrier Island, including accommodation at Medlands Sanctuary, XSPOT Cliff House or XSPOT Beach House, flights, car rentals and of course, stargazing experiences. Please contact us at info@goodheavens.co.nz Info about XSPOT Beach House www.xspot.co.nz