Tekapo: Mt. John Observatory Guided Stargazing Experience
- 1h 45m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Our most popular astronomy experience at the world-renowned astronomical research centre. Prepare for an awe-inspiring evening of discovery. Immerse yourself in the stunning surrounds, pristine night skies and sophisticated viewing technologies as our expert guides share the science and stories of our Southern Skies. High atop Mount John’s 1,029 metre peak, you'll be at the heart of the Southern Hemisphere's largest International Dark Sky Reserve. Every night sky reveals something new. The incredible Milky Way. Far-off planets. Star clusters, solar systems, constellations. You might even glimpse a distant galaxy. Don't miss New Zealand's premier stargazing experience. Exclusive to Dark Sky Project, the Summit Experience at Mt John Observatory is in partnership with the University of Canterbury.
Inclusions
What's included
- Return transport from Tekapo township
- Telescope viewing through advanced observatory equipment
- Guided naked-eye stargazing with laser pointers
- Exclusive access to Mount John Observatory summit
- Expert astronomy guides (English & Mandarin)
- Extreme Cold Weather jackets provided
What's not
- Meals and snacks
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
Itinerary
Check-in with the Dark Sky Project team in Lake Tekapo, and be transported up to the summit of Mount John, 1029m above Tekapo and overlooking the surrounding mountains and lakes.
Enjoy a mountaintop stargazing experience from the Summit of Mount John. With exclusive access to the summit, your expert astronomy guide will provide an educational and entertaining experience, deep in the heart of the Aoraki McKenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, the largest Gold standard reserve in the world. Guides will use a combination of naked-eye stargazing with powerful telescopes, all surrounded by the University of Canterbury research centre, an internationally recognised, world class facility.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.3
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Ratings come from 195 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
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 30 travellers
- Operated by
- Dark Sky Project
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 22 people per trip time
- If you are booking a time after midnight please double check the date you are booking
- If weather prevents the tour from operating, an alternate indoor experience may be offered as an alternative
- Language - You are required to speak the language of the tour due to Health & Safety purposes, if you cannot speak the language, you will not be allowed to join the tour.
- Not recommended with travelers with mobility issues
How it compares in New Zealand, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 365% above the median of the 8 attraction tickets we list in New Zealand, outside the cities.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 8.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in New Zealand, outside the cities
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