Kaikoura NZ

08/06/2026

Tuesday has started off beautifully 🧡

08/06/2026

Ever wondered how astronomers know exactly where to find objects in the night sky, or why the constellations change with the seasons?

Join Larry and Brian for the next free Astronomy Talk this Tuesday as we explore celestial coordinates, astronomical time, the structure of our Milky Way galaxy, and some of the fascinating constellations and deep-sky objects visible from Kaikōura.

Tuesday 9 June
5.30pm – 6.30pm
Kaikoura Museum

Free entry (koha to the museum is appreciated)
Whether you're new to astronomy or keen to build on what you've learned at previous sessions, everyone is welcome.

Find out more about all the talks here: kaikouradarksky.nz/astronomy-talks-and-demos/

06/06/2026

Wow, just wow. Andrew Spencer Photography captured incredible night sky beauty last night :)

We dodged the clouds last night for this at Wakatu Quay - Kaikōura.
With Rachel Gillespie Photography, who talked me into going out in the cold on a Friday evening when I really couldn't be asked!

03/06/2026

Watching this short video showcases not only the beauty of this place but also some of the wonderful things you can experience when here. Thanks for sharing this with us Teigan 🙂

This trip is from 2023, our first time in the breathtaking Kaikōura...

31/05/2026

Took time to explore the Cultural Artwork Ttail along the Kaikōura Coast today. There are 7 safe stopping areas along the trail. Today I stopped at Toka-ānau, which is just south of Kaikōura, past the Raramai Tunnel. Beautiful area to stop, sit, enjoy the view, and at times see seals, dolphins and even a migrating humpback whale if you're lucky.

29/05/2026

It has been such a beautiful week, here are a few snaps from the past few days. Here's to the long weekend. If you are traveling drive safe and enjoy the beauty.

26/05/2026

What a way to start this day (before the rain came). Time to be still, breathing deep and enter this day refreshed.

Kaikōura, you are so beautiful

25/05/2026

If you are in Kaikoura tomorrow pop along to 'Putting Astronomy into Practice' at the museum tomorrow from 5.30pm. This week two local legends, Larry and Brian will offer practical tips for observing comfortably at night, understanding dark adaptation, learning constellations, and making the most of star charts and smartphone apps.

This Tuesday 26 May for the next FREE informal astronomy gathering at the Kaikoura Museum from 5.30pm – 6.30pm.
Free to attend (donation to support the museum welcome).

17/05/2026

It has been such a beautiful weekend. Autumn keeps on delivering 🧡

12/05/2026

No matter where I went today, those mountains stood out. What a beautiful backyard.