Moana Skies

31/08/2025

✨🔭 Explore Kaikōura’s Night Sky With Us 🔭✨

At Moana Skies, every tour is designed to bring the universe closer. On every tour you’ll notice we use soft red lighting… this is because it protects your night vision — letting your eyes adjust to the dark so the Milky Way, nebulae, and galaxies shine in full brilliance. 🌟

With telescopes, laser-guided tours, and expert storytelling, you’ll see the sky in a way you’ve never experienced before.

This summer is shaping up to be our biggest yet — with exciting new experiences on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to join us under one of the world’s darkest skies. 🗓️🌌

📍 Kaikōura, Dark Sky Sanctuary
👉 Book your tour at www.moanaskies.co.nz

28/08/2025

🔭 By night or by day — the universe is always waiting. 🔭

At Moana Skies, our telescopes aren’t just for stargazing under Kaikōura’s pristine Dark Sky Sanctuary — they’re also equipped for solar viewing ☀️✨. That means you can safely look at the surface of the Sun, spotting details like sunspots and solar activity, before turning the same equipment toward distant galaxies once darkness falls. 🌌

As we like to say in astronomy: we have the best toys, but the worst hours!

Whether it’s staying up late to catch Saturn’s rings or spending the afternoon exploring the fiery surface of our nearest star, we’re here to share the cosmos with you. 🪐

📍 - Kaikoura NZ
Come see the universe with us — one way or another, it’ll take your breath away. 🌟

📸 - JWPK Photography

www.moanaskies.co.nz

27/08/2025

🌟 Kaikōura, this one’s for you… 🌟

We’re so excited to be launching our very first Astronomy Programme, hosted right here in Kaikoura NZ.

This six-session journey is designed especially for those of you who want to take a true deep dive into the night sky — unlike any experience you’ll find elsewhere. 🤯

Over six weeks we’ll explore together:
- 🔭 How to navigate the stars, use telescopes and how to spot constellations ✨
- ☀️ The Sun, Moon, and planets 🪐
- ⭐ The life cycles of stars and the mysteries of galaxies 🌌

🎉 And we’ll finish with a celebratory telescope night under Kaikōura’s world-class dark skies — complete with stargazing, snacks, and a drink or two! 🎉

📅 Starts 1 October 2025
💰 $275 per person
👥 Spaces are limited to keep it hands-on and personal

If you’d like to reserve your spot or have any questions, reach out to us directly — we’d love to hear from you.

Send us a DM or visit www.moanaskies.co.nz

26/08/2025

✨ Believe it or not… this photo was taken on a PHONE (yes, a phone) during one of our stargazing tours. ✨

That’s how incredible Kaikōura’s night sky is — even your phone can capture the Milky Way in this kind of detail. No special equipment, no filters, just pure, unspoilt starlight. 🌌

Join us and see it for yourself:
🔭 Professional telescopes to bring galaxies and star clusters into view.
🪐 Expert guides to share stories of the cosmos.
☕️ Blankets, hot chocolates, and the comfort of an intimate group under the stars.

When the skies are this good, you don’t just look up — you feel it.

👉 Book your Moana Skies experience today and take home more than just a memory — maybe even a Milky Way shot of your own.

www.moanaskies.co.nz

23/08/2025

🌌✨ Kaikōura’s Night Sky Free Community Stargazing Evening ✨🌌

Join us at Fyffe House on Thursday, September 12th from 7–9pm as we celebrate one year of Kaikōura’s Dark Sky Sanctuary status! 🎉

Here’s what’s happening on the night:
🔭 Peer through telescopes with the Moana Skies team
⭐ Learn star stories and sky navigation
📸 Jack from JWPK Photography will be capturing the night and guiding budding astrophotographers
🕶️ Experience space through a VR headset
🔥 Warm up by the fire pits and enjoy the atmosphere

This evening is all about community, curiosity, and celebrating the incredible skies we’re so lucky to have here in Kaikōura. Bring your questions, bring your whānau, and let’s make it a night to remember under the stars.

📍 Fyffe House | 🗓️ September 12th | ⏰ 7:00–9:00pm

✨ We can’t wait to share the magic of Kaikōura’s night sky with you – see you there!

21/08/2025

✨ Clear Skies at Last! ✨

After a run of cloudy nights, the weekend and early next week is finally bringing us crystal-clear skies here in Kaikoura NZ There’s no better time to get outside and look up. 🌌

At Moana Skies, we’ll be putting a whole range of telescopes to work — from wide-field views of glittering star clusters to up-close looks at planets and deep-sky objects. 🔭

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect stargazing conditions, this is it. Come join us under some of the darkest skies in the world — it’s going to be a breathtaking weekend. 🌠

Learn more at www.moanaskies.co.nz

19/08/2025

19/08/2025

We’re really humbled to be recognised as a Hutton’s Shearwater Sponsor with the Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust this year. ❤️

The Trust does incredible work protecting our night skies, supporting wildlife like the Hutton’s shearwater, and helping the whole community (and future generations) enjoy the magic of truly dark skies. Being able to play even a small part in that is something we’re really proud of.

✨ If you’d like to help the Trust continue their important mahi, we encourage you to check them out and consider making a donation. Every bit of support makes a difference. ✨

📍- kaikouradarksky.nz

17/08/2025

✨ Journey Through the Heart of the Milky Way ✨

Under the Kaikōura night sky, the Milky Way reveals itself in breathtaking detail — a river of billions of stars stretching across the sky. On the clearest nights, like this image taken on our tour from Friday night, you can trace its glowing bands, spot dark dust lanes where new stars are born, and feel the immensity of our place in the universe. 🌟

At Moana Skies, we bring this incredible view to life. With guided storytelling, powerful telescopes, and expert knowledge, our stargazing experiences immerse you in the wonders of the southern sky. From the heart of our galaxy to sparkling star clusters and distant nebulae, every night is a journey through space and time. 🔭

Come join us, escape the lights of the city, and experience the skies above Kaikōura like never before 🌌

www.moanaskies.co.nz

13/08/2025

✨ Stargazing Meets Luxury ✨

Our collaboration with Ata Rangi Lodge means guests can enjoy the best of both worlds — a private luxury stay and an unforgettable night under Kaikōura’s world-class dark skies. 🌌

These stunning shots, taken right from the deck here at the lodge, they show just how incredible the view can be without even leaving the property. As a lodge guest, you’ll have the opportunity to join exclusive Moana Skies stargazing experiences right on site — no travel, just step outside and look up.

📍 Ata Rangi Lodge × Moana Skies - Where comfort meets the cosmos. 🔭

visit www.moanaskies.co.nz or www.atarangilodge.co.nz to learn more and to reserve your space 🌟

📸 - JWPK Photography

13/08/2025

What an unforgettable day!

A huge thank you to Māori Tours Kaikōura for welcoming us and Kaikoura Dark Sky Trust along for such a special experience. 🌿✨

From the stories shared to the incredible hospitality, it was truly something to remember. We feel so grateful to be part of a community where culture, history, and our beautiful skies are celebrated together.

Ngā mihi nui for having us — we’re still buzzing from the experience! 💫 A must do if visiting Kaikōura.

11/08/2025

✨ The night sky is putting on a show this coming weekend… are you ready? ✨

This weekend’s forecast? A sky full of stars. With clear, crisp nights ahead, Kaikōura’s dark skies will reveal the Milky Way in all its breathtaking detail — perfect for stargazing at its very best.

Join us for an unforgettable stargazing experience under some of the darkest skies in New Zealand. From constellations and star clusters to incredible stories of the night sky, you’ll see it all with our expert guides.

📅 Tours running all weekend
📍 Kaikoura NZ
🚐 Limited seats — book now to secure your spot.

🔭 Your front row seat to the cosmos is waiting…
www.moanaskies.co.nz

📸 - JWPK Photography