The first total lunar eclipse visible in New Zealand since the year 2000 will occur on Tuesday, 28 August.  Beginning just before 9pm, it will proceed through totality between 9:52pm and 11:22pm, and end just before 1:30am on Wednesday, 29 August.  (read more...)

The clear skies and lack of light pollution in the Pelorus Sound make Tira Ora Lodge an ideal viewing location.

Special accommodation and meal packages are available.  Call Melissa on 03 579 8117.