Observatory Tower and Exhibition Tours
Sunday 13, 20 and 27 October
Time: Various
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Sun 13 October 2024
11.00AM – 11.30AM
12.00PM – 12.30PM
1.00PM – 1.30PM
11.30AM – 12.00PM
12.30PM – 1.00PM
1.30PM – 2.00PM
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Sun 20 October 2024
11.00AM – 11.30AM
12.00PM – 12.30PM
1.00PM – 1.30PM
11.30AM – 12.00PM
12.30PM – 1.00PM
1.30PM – 2.00PM
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Sun 27 October 2024
11.00AM – 11.30AM
12.00PM – 12.30PM
1.00PM – 1.30PM
11.30AM – 12.00PM
12.30PM – 1.00PM
1.30PM – 2.00PM
Pricing
Venue: Meet at the entrance to the Observatory Tower
Join a guided tour of the Observatory Tower and hear the stories of how it has been used from 1896 to today. Find out about the amazing heritage restoration of the part-collapsed Tower. View the brand-new Te Waiatatanga Mai o te Atua The Song of the Gods exhibition on the 1st floor. Then climb the 75 steep wooden stairs right to the top to the Dome Room, which houses the magnificently restored Townsend Teece Telescope from 1864.
If the weather allows, have a walk out onto the Tower balcony for one of the best views in Christchurch.
NOTE: this tour involves ascending and descending four flights of steep heritage wooden stairs, there is no elevator and no wheelchair or stroller access, sorry. Please wear flat shoes.
This event is part of the Christchurch Heritage Festival (12 - 28 October 2024).
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