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Martinborough, Wairarapa, New Zealand. A one-hour visiting-provider session for one or two guests is advertised separately from group tours on the farm.
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What you can expect overhead at Whitimanuka Retreat through the year — Moon phases and eclipses are exact dates; the Milky Way and aurora are seasonal likelihoods. Pick a month to plan around it.
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New Moon on Nov 9 — the best window for the Milky Way and faint objects.
Peaks around Nov 5, up to ~5/hr. Few but often bright, slow fireballs.
Peaks around Nov 17, up to ~15/hr. Fast meteors with rare, historic storms.
This is calendar and seasonal planning, not a weather forecast. Moon phases and eclipse dates are dated events; Milky Way and aurora notes describe seasonal possibilities. Check the near-term forecast closer to your visit. Open Tonight’s forecast planner →
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41.1437deg S / 175.5354deg E
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Explore published star parties and workshops in Martinborough, Wairarapa, New Zealand, then meet the astronomy community. Nearby matches use reviewed venue locations and distance from Whitimanuka Retreat; confirm the meeting point and guest access with each organizer.
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Edit stay dates →Distances are straight-line estimates from Whitimanuka Retreat, not driving distance or travel time. Recommendations use this country’s published catalog sample; they are not a complete search across borders.
These independently listed clubs publish their own calendars. Inclusion does not imply a Stella partnership or an event at this property.
Auckland, Auckland
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Visit Auckland Astronomical Society’s official websiteIdentity and location reviewed · Official source
Wellington, Wellington
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Visit Wellington Astronomical Society’s official websiteIdentity and location reviewed · Official source
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