Chameleon Stargazing Shared Tour
- Be in awe of the night sky above you from the beautiful Lake Tekapo
- Look through an extremely powerful 9-25 inch telescope to see the stars and get images from our eVscope 2 (a telescope and astrocamera-in-one)
- Indulge in hot chocolate, blankets, and roasted marshmallows
- Take your memories with you with complimentary photos taken during the tour
- Hear stories from your guide and learn facts about the night sky
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Chameleon Stargazing Shared Tour
What's included in Chameleon Stargazing Shared Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Experience the enchanting darkness of Lake Tekapo's night sky! Learn fascinating astronomy tidbits and tales of stars and constellations. Get up close with our powerful telescope to spot deep sky wonders. We'll capture a memorable photo of you beneath the stars. Afterward, gather around for marshmallow toasting on the fire bowl! Relax in our cozy seats with soft blankets for a stellar evening. VERY IMPORTANT (for guests booking a tour starting after midnight) If you are booking a tour starting after midnight, please double check you selected the correct date. e.g. If your tour starts at 12:30am 1st Jan, it will happen on the night between 31st Dec and 1st Jan, so you will need to be in Lake Tekapo on 31st Dec. If you are not sure about the date and time, please send us an email.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Telescope
- Hot chocolates
- marshmallows
- Shuttle service to and from your accommodation
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We provide weather updates, so please make sure you check your email.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The meeting point is 70 Andrew Don Drive, you will need to drive on a gravel road for 200 meters, then you will see a sign with a red light that says ”Chameleon Stargazing”, you need to turn right at the sign and enter the gate marked with 2 road cones.
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Ticket Redemption
If your tour is scheduled to begin after 12 AM, please double check the date. For instance, if you plan to stay in Tekapo on December 31st and have booked a tour starting at 12:45 AM, your booking should indicate January 1st instead of December 31st. If this is confusing, please don't hesitate to reply to this email. Our meeting point is located at 70 Andrew Don Drive, Lake Tekapo (https://maps.app.goo.gl/8mCEXLtUgDXKozEAA). To ensure a smooth arrival, kindly follow the instructions below: -Please do not visit the site during the daytime, as it can be challenging to locate. -Use Google Maps only; other mapping applications, such as Apple Maps, may not provide accurate directions. -We will provide you with a weather update 30 minutes before the tour, allowing you to decide if weather conditions are favorable. So kindly check your email, junk or spam messages. If you didn't receive our message, please contact us immediately. -Upon tour confirmation, we will set up a "Chameleon Stargazing" road sign and a red light near our entrance to assist you in finding us. -You don't need to arrive excessively early; being 5 to 7 minutes ahead of schedule is sufficient. Chameleon Stargazing https://chameleonstargazing.com/ [email protected] +64273657091
