Spaceward Bound NZ School Visits

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Spaceward Bound New Zealand offers immersive, hands-on school visit programmes that bring space science, astronomy and astrobiology directly into classrooms across Aotearoa.

Spaceward Bound NZ educator presenting space science to students inside an inflatable planetarium at a school — © 2026 Spaceward Bound NZ

This article provides information about a science-related experience to support school planning.

Experienced space educators deliver activities tailored to your school’s interests and curriculum needs, covering topics such as astronomy & astrophysics, optics & telescopes, Mars and Matariki, critical thinking, navigation, astrobiology, humanities & ethics, VR explorations and water rocket physics.

Visits can include their portable planetarium, telescopes for solar or night-sky observation, mini Mars rovers, augmented reality 3D planets, astrobiology rock samples, virtual reality experiences and hands-on workshops that span years 1–13.

The Numbers

Programs are designed for group sizes of up to ~30 students, with a minimum visit length of one day. Cost is typically $1200 + GST per day. Schools are encouraged to discuss their specific requirements when booking.