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Tekapo Star Gazing Chameleon Signature Tour
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Non-refundable
This ticket cannot be cancelled or refunded.
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Time slot required
Available slots: 19:00, 19:15, 19:30, 19:45, 20:00, 21:00, 21:15, 21:30, 21:45, 22:00, 23:00, 23:15
Pricing
| ADULT (17+ yrs) | ₹ 5,787 |
| CHILD (5–16 yrs) | ₹ 4,176 |
About this package
What's included
- Tekapo Star Gazing Chameleon Signature TourChildProfessional Mandarin-speaking driver / guideParking space90-minute private use of our powerful 9.25-inch telescope
Not included
- All personal expenses and fees not mentioned in the inclusions
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket: At Redemption Counter
Terms & conditions
- Check-in process: Upon arrival, please present the electronic confirmation voucher on your mobile phone to the staff at the ticket counter
- Check-in time: Please arrive 15 minutes before the confirmed time stated in your confirmation letter
- Check-in address: Chameleon Stargazing Booking Office: 70 Andrew Don Drive, Lake Tekapo 7999, New Zealand In the event of force majeure or extreme weather conditions, the supplier reserves the right to cancel the itinerary
- In such cases, you may choose to reschedule or request a full refund
- Present your E-ticket for direct verification and access.;Location of use;70 Andrew Don Drive, Lake Tekapo;Time of use;23:00(Your selected time slot
- Please arrive 15 minutes early
- Late arrivals will not be admitted
- Please refer to the confirmation voucher for the exact time.) Present your E-ticket for direct verification and access
- Location of use 70 Andrew Don Drive, Lake Tekapo Time of use 23:00(Your selected time slot
- Please arrive 15 minutes early
- Late arrivals will not be admitted
- Please refer to the confirmation voucher for the exact time.)
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₹ 6,064 ₹ 5,706
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CHILD (5–16 yrs)
₹ 4,396 ₹ 4,135
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Tekapo Star Gazing Chameleon Signature Tour chinese guided tour
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Non-refundable
This ticket cannot be cancelled or refunded.
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Time slot required
Available slots: 21:30, 21:45, 22:00
Pricing
| ADULT (17+ yrs) | ₹ 5,706 |
| CHILD (5–16 yrs) | ₹ 4,135 |
About this package
What's included
- Tekapo Star Gazing Chameleon Signature TourChild
Not included
- All personal expenses and fees not mentioned in the inclusions.
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket: At Redemption Counter
Terms & conditions
- Important Notice (Regarding Stargazing Tours After Midnight) If the tour you selected is in the early morning, please confirm you have chosen the correct date
- If you plan to arrive in Tekapo in the afternoon on December 31 and stay overnight for New Year's Eve, you can choose either the 10:45 pm tour on December 31 or the 12:45 am tour on January 1, but please do not select the 12:45 am tour on December 31
- Weather & Transportation Our stargazing location is approx. a 5-minute drive from Lake Tekapo town center, or a 30-minute walk
- The transfer service is not included in our itinerary
- After you complete your order, we will send you a weather update link
- We will upload the weather report 30 minutes before the tour starts and inform you whether the stargazing tour will proceed as scheduled that evening
- The weather at Lake Tekapo is highly unpredictable, and forecasts are often inaccurate
- If you are staying in Twizel, Fairlie, Geraldine, or Queenstown, please be aware that weather conditions may change while you are driving to the meeting location
- Present your E-ticket for direct verification and access.;Location of use;Lake Tekapo, New Zealand Ticket gate;Time of use;21:30(Your selected time slot
- Late arrivals will not be admitted.) Present your E-ticket for direct verification and access
- Location of use Lake Tekapo, New Zealand Ticket gate Time of use 21:30(Your selected time slot
- Late arrivals will not be admitted.)
⏱ Select a time slot
Select quantity (Min 1 – Max 99)
ADULT (17+ yrs)
₹ 6,064 ₹ 5,706
0
CHILD (5–16 yrs)
₹ 4,396 ₹ 4,135
0
↑ Please select a time slot to choose quantities
Tekapo Star Gazing Chameleon Signature Tour english guided tour
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Non-refundable
This ticket cannot be cancelled or refunded.
⚡
Time slot required
Available slots: 21:30, 21:45, 22:00
Pricing
| ADULT (17+ yrs) | ₹ 5,706 |
| CHILD (5–16 yrs) | ₹ 4,135 |
About this package
What's included
- Tekapo Star Gazing Chameleon Signature TourChild
Not included
- All personal expenses and fees not mentioned in the inclusions.
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket: At Redemption Counter
Terms & conditions
- Important Notice (Regarding Stargazing Tours After Midnight) If the tour you selected is in the early morning, please confirm you have chosen the correct date
- If you plan to arrive in Tekapo in the afternoon on December 31 and stay overnight for New Year's Eve, you can choose either the 10:45 pm tour on December 31 or the 12:45 am tour on January 1, but please do not select the 12:45 am tour on December 31
- Weather & Transportation Our stargazing location is approx. a 5-minute drive from Lake Tekapo town center, or a 30-minute walk
- The transfer service is not included in our itinerary
- After you complete your order, we will send you a weather update link
- We will upload the weather report 30 minutes before the tour starts and inform you whether the stargazing tour will proceed as scheduled that evening
- The weather at Lake Tekapo is highly unpredictable, and forecasts are often inaccurate
- If you are staying in Twizel, Fairlie, Geraldine, or Queenstown, please be aware that weather conditions may change while you are driving to the meeting location
- Present your E-ticket for direct verification and access.;Location of use;Lake Tekapo, New Zealand Ticket gate;Time of use;21:30(Your selected time slot
- Late arrivals will not be admitted.) Present your E-ticket for direct verification and access
- Location of use Lake Tekapo, New Zealand Ticket gate Time of use 21:30(Your selected time slot
- Late arrivals will not be admitted.)
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Select quantity (Min 1 – Max 9)
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Tekapo Star Gazing Tour-English
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Non-refundable
This ticket cannot be cancelled or refunded.
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Time slot required
Available slots: 00:15, 19:00, 19:15, 19:30, 20:30, 20:45, 21:00, 21:15, 21:45, 22:00, 22:15, 22:30, 22:45, 23:45, 23:59
Pricing
About this package
What's included
- Tekapo Star Gazing Tour-EnglishAdultFree transportation from Lake Tekapo Stargazing Office to the observation point (just minutes away from Lake Tekapo town)Use our warm down jacketNight Sky Guided Tour with English GuideExclusive small group tour for up
Not included
- Any fees not included in the package
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket: At Redemption Counter
Required information
Terms & conditions
- Please take good care of your personal belongings
- The activity organizer will not be responsible for any lost items
- We do not have jackets in children's sizes, so please ensure the kids are dressed in appropriate warm clothing
- As the seasons change, so does our night sky
- Some stars are always visible, while others can only be seen during specific times of the year
- In winter, the sun sets much earlier, so our tours start earlier
- This is great if you're traveling with young children, but the weather can get quite cold
- In the summer, our trip started later, but the weather was much warmer
- If your trip is canceled due to extremely severe weather, we will notify you via the email address provided by you or your travel agency
- In some cases, when we believe the weather may clear up overnight, we may postpone your trip's start time
- Photos taken during the tour will be uploaded to our public Flickr account, which you can access and download from a desktop
- If accessing Flickr from a mobile device, you'll need to download the free Flickr app
- Everyone who booked the tour will receive an email after the tour concludes containing a Flickr link to access the photos
- Please note this may take 24-48 hrs
- Photos taken during your tour may occasionally be used on our social media platforms and website to showcase the travel experience
- Participation in tour photography is entirely voluntary
- All our stargazing and astrophotography tours take place at our private site in the Highland Country Station. 50,000 acres of pure darkness, all located within the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve
- Present your E-ticket for direct verification and access.;Location of use;Tekapo Star Gazing Ticket gate;Time of use;10:00~23:59(Jan 1 to Dec 31, Monday to Sunday) Present your E-ticket for direct verification and access
- Location of use Tekapo Star Gazing Ticket gate Time of use 10:00~23:59(Jan 1 to Dec 31, Monday to Sunday)
What's included
- Tekapo Star Gazing Chameleon Signature TourAdult
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Tekapo Star Gazing offers visitors a unique opportunity to connect with the Milky Way and nebulae up close, thanks to minimal light pollution and crystal-clear atmospheric conditions, turning the starry sky into a poetic experience within reach.
The attraction offers various stargazing experiences. Professional guides operate large-aperture telescopes to observe celestial objects unique to the Southern Hemisphere, such as the Magellanic Clouds and Alpha Centauri, while sharing Maori myths behind the constellations. Visitors can lie on specially designed recliners to identify dust lanes and star clusters in the Milky Way's core with the naked eye, experiencing the raw beauty of starlight. The site also provides simple equipment for capturing stunning night sky images featuring star trails and auroras.
Daytime activities are equally enriching: Walk along the lakeside trail of Tekapo to observe the unique glacial erosion landscape and explore the cosmic and geological link. A guide will explain how local plants adapt to high-altitude environments, such as the cold-resistant properties of silver tussock. Relax on the lawn in front of the Church of the Good Shepherd, listening to the gentle lapping of the lake, preparing your mind for the stargazing adventure ahead. You can also hear Maori elders share legends of the Southern Cross and its connection to navigation and seasonal changes, or learn to paint Maori star-themed patterns with natural pigments, creating your own celestial story.
Operating hours
Open from 10:00am-1:00am
Things to note
- If you are staying in Twizel, Fairlie, Geraldine, or Queenstown, please be aware that weather conditions may change while you are driving to the meeting location.
- We will upload the weather report 30 minutes before the tour starts and inform you whether the stargazing tour will proceed as scheduled that evening.
- If the tour you selected is in the early morning, please confirm you have chosen the correct date
- The transfer service is not included in our itinerary.
- Weather & Transportation
- After you complete your order, we will send you a weather update link
- If you plan to arrive in Tekapo in the afternoon on December 31 and stay overnight for New Year's Eve, you can choose either the 10:45 pm tour on December 31 or the 12:45 am tour on January 1, but please do not select the 12:45 am tour on December 31.
- Important Notice (Regarding Stargazing Tours After Midnight)
- Our stargazing location is approx. a 5-minute drive from Lake Tekapo town center, or a 30-minute walk
- The weather at Lake Tekapo is highly unpredictable, and forecasts are often inaccurate
Terms & conditions
Important Notice (Regarding Stargazing Tours After Midnight)
If the tour you selected is in the early morning, please confirm you have chosen the correct date. If you plan to arrive in Tekapo in the afternoon on December 31 and stay overnight for New Year's Eve, you can choose either the 10:45 pm tour on December 31 or the 12:45 am tour on January 1, but please do not select the 12:45 am tour on December 31.
Weather & Transportation
Our stargazing location is approx. a 5-minute drive from Lake Tekapo town center, or a 30-minute walk. The transfer service is not included in our itinerary.
After you complete your order, we will send you a weather update link. We will upload the weather report 30 minutes before the tour starts and inform you whether the stargazing tour will proceed as scheduled that evening.
The weather at Lake Tekapo is highly unpredictable, and forecasts are often inaccurate. If you are staying in Twizel, Fairlie, Geraldine, or Queenstown, please be aware that weather conditions may change while you are driving to the meeting location.
Present your E-ticket for direct verification and access.;Location of use;Lake Tekapo, New Zealand Ticket gate;Time of use;21:30(Your selected time slot. Late arrivals will not be admitted.)
Present your E-ticket for direct verification and access.
Location of use
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand Ticket gate
Time of use
21:30(Your selected time slot. Late arrivals will not be admitted.)