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Accommodation options to suit all tastes. The superior choice is the marble lined unit in the new ecologically designed Observatory Lodge set high on a dark sky ridge in native NZ Coromandel bush. Another option is the newly renovated self contained 3 bedroom historic NZ gold Miners Cottage. This is offered for those guests preferring self catering accommodation. Expansive decks in the main unit offer relaxing birdwatching, sunbathing or NZ dark sky stargazing possibilities from our dark sky site. more
Astronomy Tours offer intimate groups or small classes the opportunity to explore the marvels of the southern NZ night sky at our dark sky site free from light pollution with the guidance of your host, professional geologist and amateur astronomer Alastair Brickell. Complimentary NZ stargazing tours are provided for all house guests and also offered for a small fee for casual visitors to the area and are weather dependant. more
The Observatory features Coromandel Peninsula's largest telescope in a solar powered 3.5m rotating dome housing a research grade and state of the art 14" Celestron CGE Pro 1400XLT telescope with accessories including CCD cameras, a professional spectrograph, and Coronado PST h-alpha solar telescope. The telescope and equipment at our dark sky site can be remotely controlled from the observatory office in the main building. more
Large PANORAMA PHOTOS
Here are two links to panorama shots of the observatory and the sky taken during the day and night recently:
STARGAZERS B&B and Observatory is the realisation of a dream held by Alastair and his wife Harriette over the three decades they have lived on this idyllic New Zealand dark sky property and raised their two sons.
COVID-19 CONDITIONS As your hosts and many guests are in the most vulnerable age group we now require all guests and visitors to scan in with our QR Code and provide a valid NZ Vaccination Pass.
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Located on the scenic east coast of the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula and only 2 km from some of the best beaches in New Zealand, STARGAZERS offers an ideal base for your holiday activities. more
The coastal town of Whitianga with it's many cafes, varied restaurants, deep sea fishing marina, 18 hole golf course and tourist attractions is just a short drive away.. Daily flights connect to Auckland only 30 minutes away by air.
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