Stardome school holiday events April 2026
03 April 2026 - 19 April 2026
Region(s): Auckland
Type(s): experiences
Stardome's school holiday experience includes $12 daytime planetarium shows, and rocket launching! Or join a half-day workshop and build a Mars LEGO rover!
Daytime planetarium shows are just $12 (or free for annual pass holders). Don't miss our new show Moonbase: The Next Step!
Rocket launching runs on weekdays at 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm, and 3.30pm (weather dependent, check website for session times, entry free with planetarium shows or gallery entry).
Robotics Workshops: come along for a half-day of Mars Rover Robotics! In this 4-hour workshop build a LEGO Mars Rover, learn about rover design and basic coding to drive it across a Martian terrain. Each workshop also includes a planetarium show! This workshop is for ages 7-14 years. Cost $60 or $45 for annual pass holders.
Book here: www.stardome.org.nz/movie/school-holiday-robotics-workshop.
Location: Te Whatu Stardome | Observatory & Planetarium | 670 Manukau Road, One Tree Hill Domain, Epsom, Auckland.
For more information: www.stardome.org.nz/school-holidays.
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Use the AI4Mars project to help scientists train Mars rovers how to classify Martian terrain.
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