We welcome you to Carter Observatory where we aim to inspire you through the stories we tell of our southern skies.
The Carter Observatory is located in Wellington's beautiful Botanic Gardens at the top of the Cable Car. It is just 2 minutes from the top of the Cable Car. Take a virtual journey through space in Carter's Pelorus Trust Planetarium - a state-of-the-art full-dome digital theatre, then take your own steps through space as you walk through the world-class interactive multimedia space experience. Discover our Universe, along with some of New Zealand's most prestigious telescopes and astronomical artifacts.
Observatory - Activities
Wellington, Central Wellington