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Auckland A-Z - Free Official Guide 2013

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Stardome Observatory & Planetarium<br />

Explore, Imagine & Discover<br />

the unique wonders of New Zealand’s<br />

southern hemisphere night sky at<br />

Stardome observatory & Planetarium.<br />

New Zealand’s southern hemisphere<br />

sky contains beautiful star clusters, gas cloud<br />

nebulae and star patterns that can only be seen<br />

from this latitude. Stardome will share with you the<br />

legends and stories of these celestial bodies, and<br />

show you how to fi nd them in the night sky.<br />

Prepare to be amazed as your guide takes you on an<br />

unforgettable tour of our universe!<br />

670 Manukau rd, one Tree Hill, <strong>Auckland</strong><br />

Ph: 09 624 1246 I www.stardome.org.nz<br />

Voyager NZ maritime museum<br />

Let us take you on a journey to<br />

discover New Zealand’s story.<br />

Explore the Museum for yourself, try your hand at<br />

yacht design, relax in the kiwi style bach, hoist the<br />

sails, hear the cannon fi re, test your sea legs and batten<br />

down the hatches in the rocking cabin.<br />

Sail <strong>Auckland</strong>’s stunning Waitemata harbour aboard<br />

Voyager’s heritage sailing vessel the Ted Ashby.<br />

This beautifully maintained heritage scow will be<br />

your ship for an hour voyage, take in the city skyline<br />

including the iconic <strong>Auckland</strong> Harbour Bridge as she<br />

navigates the sparkling water of the Waitemata.<br />

Corner Quay & Hobson Streets, Viaduct Harbour, Ak.<br />

Ph: (09) 373 0800 | info@maritimemuseum.co.nz<br />

www.maritimemuseum.co.nz<br />

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museum of transport<br />

MoTAT museum and technology of transport & technology<br />

Attractions<br />

An interactive museum off ering a fun,<br />

visually stimulating, and educational experience<br />

based on NZ’s transport, technology and social history.<br />

Ride a tram, see the Pumphouse in action, take a<br />

guided tour of the rail workshop, wander through<br />

the Victorian Village, and explore our extensive<br />

collections telling stories of NZ aviation, rail,<br />

telecommunications, printing and much more. Kids<br />

will love the Mirror Maze, Tactile Dome, interactive<br />

science and technology zone and Voyager1 4D<br />

simulator. A perfect day out for the whole family!<br />

Open 10am-5pm daily (except Christmas Day).<br />

805 Great North rd & Meola rd, Western Springs<br />

Ph: 0800 668 2869 or +64 9 815 5800<br />

enquiries@motat.org.nz | www.motat.org.nz<br />

Explore, Ima<br />

the unique won<br />

southern hemis<br />

Stardome Obs<br />

670 Manukau Rd, On<br />

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