Medlands Sanctuary

22/05/2026

22/05/2026

22/05/2026

Moonset over the hills.
The galactic centre of the Milky Way rising into the winter sky, the Southern Cross sitting high in the south.

Last night, guests celebrating a half century of life, stood beneath the stars, looking out into our vast universe — sharing awe, wonder, and perspective. ✨

29/04/2026

Medlands Sanctuary is proud to be the home of Grow Wild
A place to reconnect with nature, rediscover yourself and soar with the stars ✨

18/03/2026

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And finding them in the Southern Hemisphere sky.

When you remember what the stars were like when you were a child, lying on the grass in your backyard, but light pollution has taken the magic of the night sky where you live.

You've come to Aotea in search of that beauty, that starry magic, to reminisce.

And you find so much more than you expected. You stand in awe, overwhelmed by the beauty of the Southern Sky and all the wonder it holds. ✨️

16/02/2026

🌟Thank you Condé Naste for sharing the magic of the stars with your readers!
💫Join me under the stars to experience it for yourself!

The dark sky sanctuary not far from Auckland is a great place to learn about Māori road maps and wisdom.

21/01/2026

💧Rainy day fun at the Sanctuary

Feeling grateful that everyone at the Sanctuary, the building and land has survived the storm. That was a huge amount of rain!

10/01/2026

💫 This magic is also here on Aotea Great Barrier Island 🏝️ ✨

https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p0mmt3v0/a-simple-stargazing-ritual-to-reset-stress?fbclid=IwdGRjcAPPkkFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeZpR0nEQHU9YYvY2-JRN27GY2RhI2RgfmJakADETqDBXPZzFxmST__bZz6Rg_aem_qAX0SOih211-lWsSZtN7UA

Dark-sky retreats are on the rise, offering nights under dazzling skies to boost calm, clarity, and wonder.

08/01/2026

Aotea Great Barrier is an International Dark Sky Sanctuary so is one of the best places in the 🌎 to experience the stars 🌟

https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/people/why-2026-is-going-to-be-a-great-year-for-star-gazers?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQKNjYyODU2ODM3OQABHtQ3U10tu8RqfjhXciCMTMljVwjgFd664VOAd86mwdQLMWFfTibnCqpKHVuD_aem_va2_KJdcMYgC9pa2PWrKIQ

"Find yourself a really comfortable deck chair, sit back and just explore away," says astronomer Ian Griffin.

05/01/2026

Fantastic family of four enjoyed the Sanctuary over the new year. 🌟
💫Happy 2026 everyone! 💫

17/12/2025

🏡 Mike and Heather loved Medlands Sanctuary and Stargazing Good Heavens! 🌟

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/great-barrier-island-experiences-how-to-explore-aoteas-modern-comforts-and-wild-beauty/RER7OEDVWRD65GWNTRAHH5MY7Q/