Stargazing English Tour in Tekapo | New Zealand
- Expert Guidance: Benefit from expert commentary and guidance from knowledgeable guides as you explore the wonders of the night sky
- Intimate Experience: Enjoy a low guest-to-guide ratio, with a maximum of 10 people per group, ensuring a personalized and intimate experience
- Dark Sky Reserve: Immerse yourself in the largest dark sky reserve in the world, offering 360-degree views of the night sky free from light pollution
- State-of-the-Art Equipment: Use high-powered telescopes and laser points to witness the magnificence of the stars, planets, and galaxies like never before
- Educational Insights: Learn fascinating insights into the cosmos from your Tekapo stargazing tour guide, unraveling the mysteries of the universe in an engaging and accessible manner
- Maximum of 10 people per tour
- Stay toasty with warm down jackets provided!
Options
[English Speaking] Small Group Stargazing Tour in Tekapo
Inclusions
Complimentary transport to / from the Silver River Stargazing office in Tekapo to the stargazing site located just minutes away from Lake Tekapo Township
Toasty warm down jackets
A guided tour of the night sky
14 inches modern telescopes
Exclusions
Tips
Personal expenses
Other expenses not mentioned above
Additional Info
Some Stargazing Tours Depart After Midnight, ensure you select the correct date for your booking. For instance, 01:15 am on December 4th departs in the morning of December 4th, not the evening.
Please note, departures times vary throughout the year due to changing sunset time, please refer to your voucher for final confirmation of time slot
When selecting time slots, guests agree to be scheduled within the stated hour
What's included in Stargazing English Tour in Tekapo | New Zealand
(Subject to Option Inclusions)
— What You Can Expect —
Embark on an enchanting journey through the night sky with Silver River Stargazing Tours in Lake Tekapo, New Zealand. Join a family-friendly one-hour stargazing tour featuring state-of-the-art 14-inch telescopes and insightful commentary from expert guides.
Experience the magic of Tekapo's stars within the pristine setting of the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, renowned for its minimal light pollution and optimal stargazing conditions.
Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or a curious beginner, Silver River Stargazing Tours cater to all levels of interest and knowledge, promising an unforgettable and enlightening stargazing adventure beneath the pristine skies of Lake Tekapo.
– Important information–
- Please Note: Some Stargazing Tours Depart After Midnight, make sure that you are selecting the correct date for your booking. For example: 01.15am on the 4th December will depart in the morning on the 4th December. It is NOT for the evening of the 4th December
- Please note, departures times vary throughout the year due to changing sunset times, please refer to your voucher for final confirmation of time slot
- When placing orders, guests agree to be scheduled to any time slots within the selected hours
Inclusions
- Please arrive at the designated location 15 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
Meet
Meeting / End Points
- Silver River Stargazing
Policies
Purchase Summary
- Please note stargazing tours can run into the next morning (i.e. after 12am / midnight)
- Tour photos are weather dependent and will be provided via a digital link after the tour
- Please note stargazing tours can run into the next morning (i.e. after 12am / midnight)
- Please wear sturdy footwear & warm clothes (temperatures can get low at night, even in the summer)
