Galaxies Galore: A Night at the Dark Sky Project!

#summervacay Step inside the Dark Sky Project and get ready to have your mind officially blown by the wonders of the universe. From the moment you walk in, you’re whisked away on a cosmic adventure—think high-tech star domes, giant telescopes, and storytelling so good you’ll swear you’ve already booked your ticket to Mars. The guides are part astronomer, part entertainer, and they’ll have you ooh-ing and ahh-ing over everything from the birth of a star to the way Māori legends dance across the sky. It’s like science class, but way cooler—and with a lot more gasping in amazement. Then comes the main event: stepping outside under one of the world’s darkest, clearest skies. When you tilt your head back, the Milky Way explodes overhead in a sparkling swirl so bright you’ll wonder if someone forgot to turn down the cosmic chandelier. With every constellation pointed out and every planet popping into view through the telescope, you’ll feel like a tiny, happy speck in the universe. By the end of the night, you’ll be a proud star geek—and you won’t even try to hide it!