About this experience
Join a stargazing tour in a small group, equipped with a large telescope. Take in views of the southern night sky from a 50,000-acre farm within the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve.
Highlights
- Make use of a 14" large telescope to spot deep-sky objects in the night sky
- Stargaze with little to zero light pollution on a private 50,000-acre farmland
- Receive a complimentary photo taken under the stars, shared via a digital link
- Uncover the mysteries of the cosmos, far away from the glow of city lights
- Soak in 360° views of the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve
What's included
- Guided stargazing tour
- Roundtrip transportation from the check-in office to the stargazing site
- Warm down jackets
- Use of 14” modern telescopes
- Link to digital photo
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Discover the wonders of the night sky on a stargazing experience. Be whisked away to super dark stargazing locations, with some of the lowest light pollution in Tekapo, at the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve.
Get access to powerful 14” telescopes for views of various deep space objects and special astro-lasers for easy viewing of stars and constellations. With the tour size capped at 10 people, enjoy a small ratio of telescopes to guests and get plenty of time on the telescopes and with the guide.
At the end of your journey, get a photo taken of your group under the stars (depending on the weather), which you will receive within 48 hours via email to share with your family and friends.
Terms & conditions
There is a limit of 1 infant per tour and they must be booked onto the earliest departure of the night