Event Guide

An Eye on the Universe

The exhibition features 30 stunning astronomical photographs of the earth, solar system, Milky Way and beyond – taken by astrophotographers from around New Zealand. We are especially pleased to showcase further images taken by local astrophotography Tony Kwak as well as display a telescope handmade by a local amateur astronomer Jim Hancock in the 1960s.

You will be amazed at the diversity of the images and the beauty that the natural phenomenon produced in the skies above us. Photographing the Universe was once the domain of professionals using large, expensive telescopes but now it is also within reach of amateur astronomers throughout the world. Medium size, professional quality telescopes are now affordable by dedicated enthusiasts, as are the accessories such as the CCD or DSLR cameras. This exhibition is a sample of what is being achieved.

The exhibition is on tour from Southland Museum under the auspices of the Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand to celebrate The Year of Astronomy 2009.
7 November 2009 - 14th February 2010

Exhibition - Weird and Wonderful

Opening 2nd November 09 - April 2010 small exhibition highlighting some of the more unusual items in the collection. The objects will change each month, come and see if you can guess what the objects are! Any queries please phone Sue.
November 2009 - April 2010

Heritage Park Bike Show

The 2009 Heritage Park Bike Show was enjoyed by thousands of people. Mark your diary for the second weekend in April each year for a great day out for the whole family. 2010 will see the show morph into a motor show, with plenty more cars on show, more entertainment for the kids and lots of fun games for the adults too.


Sunday 11th April 2010

Live Days

Sunday 11th April 2010 - 10am – 3pm
Heritage Park Motor Show - price to be advised

Sunday 28th March 2010 - 10am - 4pm
Emergency Services -entry $10.00 adults, children Free



Heritage Park is famous for it's Live Days

A fun day out for the whole family

The whole park comes to life - Heritage Park clubs throw open their doors and welcome visitors to see the treasures inside their sheds. From vintage cars to vintage tractors, stationary steam engines of all ages and sizes to radio equipment used in the war.
Family Entertainment includes
Bullock sled rides
Train rides - steam and miniature
Hay cart rides
Pony rides and quad bike rides on occasions
Admission for Adults $10, Children FREE

Train Rides

Both steam and diesel standard gauge and miniature trains run every 3rd Sunday of the month 10am - 4pm. Train Rides vary from $1 - $5 per ride

Night Viewing

Northland Astronomical Society have viewing nights (weather permitting). Viewing starts when it gets dark on clear nights
Admission $5 per Adult - $10 per family

Dates for Public Viewing in 2010 - download PDF
For further details contact
Maureen phone 437-0719 or 0277100965
Maree phone 4350818 or 0210401416

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