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Stargazing Experience at Cowan's Private Observatory

By Dark Sky Project
9 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$121 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

The ultimate stargazing experience. Enjoy maximum time under the stars whilst enhancing your knowledge of the Southern skies at our private observatory.

Designed specifically with stargazing in mind, Cowan’s Observatory is the perfect introductory stargazing experience. Over 75 minutes, you'll explore the stars with both the naked eye and powerful telescopes.

Every night offers a new spectacle. From the Milky Way to distant galaxies beyond, our guides use handheld lasers to show you the best of the evolving night sky. They'll help you discover the stars and planets, and understand what it all means.

Nestled in a giant purpose-built crater to provide maximum wind protection and minimum light pollution, our expert astronomy guides will enhance your knowledge and understanding of our Southern Skies as you admire and ponder the possibilities through our powerful optical telescopes.

Activity location

  • Dark Sky Project
    • 1 Motuariki Lane,
    • 7945, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Dark Sky Project
    • 1 Motuariki Lane,
    • 7945, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

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Crater Experience - English
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00 pm
Price details
AU$121.43 x 1 AdultAU$121.43
Total
Price is AU$121.43
Until Thu, 10 July

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedStargazing is within secluded, private craters, sheltered from wind and light
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transport to the stargazing location from the Dark Sky base
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate facility with powerful telescopic viewing technologies
  • What's includedWhat's includedDiscover the dark skies of the largest International Gold Standard Dark Sky Reserve
  • What's includedWhat's includedExplore the endless Southern skies, observe planets, galaxies, and the depths of the Milky Way
  • What's includedWhat's includedExpert astronomy guides who will tailor your experience according to what is visible on that night
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks, unless specified
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 5 years
  • Dress warm all year round
  • If you are booking a time after midnight please double check the date you are booking
  • If weather prevents the tour from operating, an alternative indoor experience may be offered as an alternative

Activity itinerary

Dark Sky Project
  • 15m
Check-in with the team at the Dark Sky Project base in Lake Tekapo, and from there we will transport you to the Cowan's Private Observatory, just 5 minutes drive in our shuttle. From Cowan's Observatory, you will be sheltered from any wind and light pollution, in our purpose built Craters. This is a fantastic introduction to stargazing, making it suitable for everyone, including families and younger children.
Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve
  • 1h 15m
Enjoy a stargazing experience within the largest Gold Standard International Dark Sky Reserve. The Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve is one of the best places to stargaze in the world. It is listed as Gold Standard, meaning it has some of the biggest, darkest and clearest skies, making the stars and the milky way clearer than anywhere else in the world. From Cowan's Private Observatory, you will enjoy learning from your expert astronomy guide, who will educate and entertain using a mixture of handheld lasers and powerful telecopes. The Observatory is sheltered from any wind or light pollution, so you can stargaze in comfort, year-round.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESDark Sky Project
    • 1 Motuariki Lane,
    • 7945, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEDark Sky Project
    • 1 Motuariki Lane,
    • 7945, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

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