Immerse yourself in the southern skies and see deep into the night sky on an ultimate mountaintop stargazing tour in New Zealand at the world-renowned astronomical center, UC Mt. John Observatory.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Reserve now & pay later
- Reserve now & pay later to book your spot without any charges today. Learn more
- Duration 105 minutes
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- English
- Small group
- Limited to 10 participants
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Meeting point
Please check in at least 20 minutes prior to departure at the local supplier's, Dark Sky Project, base, at the Takapō (Tekapo) lakefront.
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What to bring
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Not allowed
- Flash photography
Know before you go
- The nature of the tour requires a certain level of fitness. You need to be confident walking 100 meters on a gravel incline and be able to climb a couple of steps in the dark
- This tour is weather dependent
- The outdoor evening experiences are family-friendly with an age restriction of 5 years and over. Due to the late hours and cooler temperatures it is recommended to select an earlier evening departure if you have younger children
- What to wear:
- Summer (from November to March): thermal wear, long pants, socks, sneakers, jersey, jacket, and hat
- Winter (from April to October): thermal wear, warm long pants, woolen socks, hiking boots, jersey, snow jacket, gloves, scarf, and hat.