Space Place Venues

Located in Wellington's beautiful Botanic Gardens, Space Place shares the stories of the southern skies through multimedia exhibits, interactive galleries, the historic Thomas Cooke telescope and a digital, full-dome planetarium.

Space Place provides a unique setting for a corporate event, and can be hired in part or in full depending on group size. The venue can hold up to 60 seated guests, or 180 for a standing function and speakers and star gazing sessions can be organised.

Space Place has a number of small rooms suitable for meetings or conferences that are fully equipped with technology for presentations and speeches. The Planetarium can be used as a dining space with the stars providing a stunning overhead view.

The Rooms:

• The Planetarium - take a trip through space and make guests feel as if they’re dining under the stars. Up to 60 people theatre style.
• Library - A grand and luxurious boardroom filled with natural light that's ideal for breakfast meetings, lunches or as a breakout space. Up to 12 people.
• Gallery - This is the ideal area for coffee and cake or cocktails and canapes. Guests can mix and mingle while browsing through our interactive gallery.
• Exploration Room - Spacious and airy, with gorgeous views overlooking the Botanic Gardens. Up to 100 people cocktail style.
• Take over Space Place - Have Space Place at Carter Observatory all to yourself, including exclusive access to planetarium shows and telescope viewings. Up to 180 people cocktail style.