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By Dark Sky Project

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$168 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 45m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Guided stargazing experience at Mount John summit
    • Exclusive access to Mount John Observatory summit
    • Viewing through high‑powered telescopes and observatory dome
    • Expert astronomy guide and commentary
    • Return transport from Dark Sky Project base to summit

Activity location

    • Tekapo Lake
    • Lake Tekapo, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 1 Motuariki Lane, Canterbury 7999, New Zealand | Please check in at least 20 minutes prior to departure at the local supplier's, Dark Sky Project, base, at the Takapō (Tekapo) lakefront. If you are booking a time after midnight please double check the date you are booking.
    • Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, New Zealand

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Mountaintop Stargazing at Mount John Summit - Mandarin Guide

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes1h 45m
    1h 45m
  • Chinese

Stargazing Experience led by Mandarin speaking guides.

Language options: Chinese
Starting time: 9:45 PM
Price details
AU$168.03 x 1 AdultAU$168.03
Total
Price is AU$168.03
Until Mon, 12 Oct

Lake Tekapo: Mountaintop Stargazing at Mount John Summit

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes1h 45m
    1h 45m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 11:00 PM
Price details
AU$168.03 x 1 AdultAU$168.03
Total
Price is AU$168.03
Until Mon, 12 Oct

Mountaintop Stargazing at Mount John Summit - Japanese Guide

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes1h 45m
    1h 45m
  • Japanese

Stargazing Experience led by Japanese speaking guides.

Language options: Japanese
Starting time: 11:45 PM
Price details
AU$168.03 x 1 AdultAU$168.03
Total
Price is AU$168.03
Until Mon, 12 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided mountaintop stargazing experience (return of 1 hour 45 minutes)
  • Inclusions
    Exclusive access to Mount John Observatory summit (1,029m)
  • Inclusions
    Expert astronomy guide and storytelling
  • Inclusions
    Return transport between Dark Sky Project base and summit
  • Inclusions
    Extreme cold weather jacket provided
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Flash photography
    • Not suitable for: Children under 10 years, People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

  • Experience one of the world’s most remarkable night skies on a premium mountaintop stargazing tour at Mount John Observatory, high above Lake Tekapo.

    With exclusive access to the 1,029‑metre summit, step into the heart of the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, one of the best stargazing locations on Earth.

    Your journey begins with a transfer to the summit. On arrival, your expert astronomers will guide you through the Southern Hemisphere sky. Start by learning to navigate the stars with the naked eye, as constellations, planets, and celestial features are brought to life using handheld lasers.

    Then, go deeper with high‑powered telescopes, revealing star clusters, nebulae, distant galaxies, and more, with every night offering a unique and ever‑changing view of the universe.

    Surrounded by working observatories and some of the darkest skies in the world, this immersive experience combines science, storytelling, and awe‑inspiring scenery for a truly unforgettable evening.

Location

Activity location

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    • Tekapo Lake
    • Lake Tekapo, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 1 Motuariki Lane, Canterbury 7999, New Zealand | Please check in at least 20 minutes prior to departure at the local supplier's, Dark Sky Project, base, at the Takapō (Tekapo) lakefront. If you are booking a time after midnight please double check the date you are booking.
    • Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, New Zealand