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Safe Sun-Viewing Tour with two Telescopes in Akaroa
- 30 minutes
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
New Zealand's only guided DAILY tour of the Sun! Discover the Sun like never before. Located just a 90-minute scenic drive from Christchurch, this unique daytime experience offers a safe, fascinating look at our nearest star, perfect for all ages and Akaroa day trips. You will observe sunspots, solar flares, and intricate surface activity in stunning detail through our specialized solar telescope. Our expert astronomer will guide you, sharing captivating facts and making this a hands-on, exciting introduction to astronomy. We use our cutting-edge ZWO Seestar S50 smart telescope to capture high-resolution images of the Sun live. These incredible digital photos are then shared with you instantly! Plus, easily snap your own stunning visuals directly through the telescope with our smartphone adapter. Leave with unique, Insta-worthy visuals you won't find anywhere else. This short, educational, and high-tech tour is ideal for all ages. Book your spot now for an unforgettable experience!
Inclusions
What's included
- Use of specialized solar telescope
- Expert guidance and commentary
- Smartphone adapter for solar photography
- Instant digital photos of the Sun captured with ZWO Seestar S50
What's not
- Private transportation
Itinerary
Discover the Sun like never before from the iconic historic Akaroa Lighthouse.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
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Ratings come from 7 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please meet your guide on the lookout platform at the Akaroa Lighthouse, located at 145 Beach Road, Akaroa 7520. Your guide will be wearing an Akaroa Stargazing uniform, and a tripod with a solar scope will be set up to help you find them easily.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- Akaroa Stargazing
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Akaroa
- Its from-price is 75% below the median of the 27 experiences we list in Akaroa.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 21 of 27.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Akaroa
Akaroa is a small harbour town on Banks Peninsula, founded by French settlers, with French street names, wooden cottages and Hector's dolphins in the bay.
Akaroa lies inside a drowned volcanic crater on Banks Peninsula, south-east of Christchurch, and was settled by French colonists in 1840, soon after Britain had claimed the island. Streets carry French names, such as Rue Lavaud and Rue Jolie, and wooden cottages with verandas line the waterfront. The Akaroa Museum tells the story of Māori, whalers and the French settlers.
Top-ranked sights in Akaroa: Akaroa Lighthouse, The Giants House.
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