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A telescope set up on a tripod under a starry night sky. 1
Two people standing under a telescope with a starry night sky. 2
A night sky with the aurora borealis over a forest. 3
A group of people observing the night sky with a large telescope. 4
A starry night sky over a mountainous landscape. 5
By Go Tekapo
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$99 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 15m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Guided tour to the stars and night sky, enhancing your experience with abundant opportunities for questions and answers. Immerse yourself in naked-eye observations and telescope views with our 14″ Meade telescope, exploring stars and constellations. Capture a personalised moment with an individual photograph of you and your party under the enchanting starry sky. Enjoy an intimate setting with our low guest-to-guide ratio, capped at ten people, ensuring a personalised stargazing experience. Travel hassle-free with a complimentary shuttle from our check-in office to our private stargazing location, bundled with warm winter jackets.

Activity location

  • Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve
    • 7945, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Go Tekapo
    • 12 Rapuwai Lane
    • 7999, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, New Zealand

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Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes1h 15m
    1h 15m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00 PM
Price details
AU$99.00 x 1 AdultAU$99.00
Total
Price is AU$99.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Warm jacket
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Free shuttle to stargazing site

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve

  • 1h 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Embark on a mind-blowing 75-minute journey through the wonders of the night sky! Join our intimate tour, limited to 10 people, ensuring an unparalleled telescope-to-guest ratio in Tekapo. Our experienced guides, equipped with powerful 14” telescopes and astro-lasers, guarantee awe-inspiring views of deep space objects and easy naked-eye observations of stars and constellations. Capture the magic with a group photo under the stars (weather permitting), a complimentary gift from us. Within 48 hours, your personalised photo will be uploaded to our public Flickr website, and you'll receive a link to download your digital copy for sharing on social media. Ideal for families, including infants, our tours take place in the gold-rated Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, offering some of the planet's darkest skies.

Location

Activity location

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    Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve
    • 7945, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Go Tekapo
    • 12 Rapuwai Lane
    • 7999, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, New Zealand

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