

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Heritage Stargazing 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am – Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 am (+12:00)
- **Event Description**: Experience stargazing from the restored Observatory Tower (1896) at Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre.

View the Southern Sky through the Victorian-era Townsend Teece Telescope, under the guidance of Townsend astronomers from the University of Canterbury. 

Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre and the University of Canterbury welcome you and your whānau to join a short stargazing experience in the heart of the city.

🗓️ Every Friday night during winter (weather dependent*).
🎟️ Bookings essential: $15 adults / $5 children (5-17 years) 
⏰ Tours last 30 minutes, between 7.30-9.30pm. 

You must be able to climb 75 steep stairs and be comfortable in confined spaces. There is no lift available as this is a heritage building. 

Please wear sensible shoes and a warm coat. 

These sessions are designed for families, couples and individuals. If you have a larger organised group of adults, youth or children, please enquire about a special group booking. Email us now

*Note that if the weather is poor (cloudy, wet or windy), your session may be cancelled by 5pm. You will be notified by email and/or text, and receive a refund.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/heritage-stargazing-2026/200029856510718
- **Event Categories**: Art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029856510718?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=christchurch-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Christchurch
- **state**: CA
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, New Zealand 8014
- **lat**: -43.53112
- **long**: 172.62834
- **full address**: 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, New Zealand 8014, New Zealand

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (https://allevents.in/org/the-arts-centre-te-matatiki-toi-ora/8504344)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am (+12:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, New Zealand 8014, New Zealand
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Heritage Stargazing 2026 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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