Oxford Area School Observatory
The only operational observatory in New Zealand, owned by and operated by a school. We pride ourselves in this facility and commit ourselves to furthering astronomy education for all ages.
Contact details
52 Bay Road
Oxford (57km from Christchurch)
Canterbury
Opening hours
Most Friday nights outside of Daylight Savings period.
7:30 > 8:30pm
or
8:30 > 9:30pm
Bookings via email form on website.
What's on offer
Meade LX90 300mm Schmidt Cassegrain telescope
Night sky tours
Adults $10
Under 16 $5
Cash only please