Te Whatu Stardome

School Holidays: Moonbase: The Next Step

670 Manukau Road, Epsom, Auckland, Auckland, 1023  –  View on map

Wed, 8 Apr 2026
4:00 – 4:50 pm

Other dates available

$12.00 per program

English

All ages

Thu, 16 Apr 2026
4:00 – 4:50 pm

Moonbase: The Next Step explores humanity’s bold vision of returning to the Moon and building a sustainable presence beyond Earth.

Travel 250,000 miles into space and discover the scientific and technological breakthroughs required to survive in the Moon’s extreme environment, including reduced gravity, dramatic temperature shifts and hazardous lunar dust.

Created for an immersive 360° full-dome experience, this show brings audiences face-to-face with the challenges, risks and wonder of establishing a lunar base.

The programme includes a 20-minute animated feature followed by a live presenter-led session exploring the Moon in more depth.

Total duration: 50 minutes.

School holiday special:
daytime planetarium shows are just $12.
Rocket launching at 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm and 3.30pm (weather dependent; free with planetarium or gallery entry).

Please note

Bookings are required.
Other ticket types are available. See the provider’s site for details.
Arrive at least 15 minutes early. No late entry once the show begins.
Free entry for annual pass holders.

Photos and illustrations provided by Te Whatu Stardome.

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