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Lake Tekapo Ultimate Stargazing Experience

5.0(17)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 17 reviews2 hFree cancellationBy Go Tekapo
Photos of you under the Milky Way

About this activity

Enjoy a 2-hour stargazing experience with an experienced guide. We keep the tour to a maximum of 10pax adults for best experience.

Learn about the night sky, see constellations, and use a 16" telescope to see planets and stars. Snack on a platter of nibbles and sip on a hot drink while you stargaze.

Get picked up from your accommodation in Lake Tekapo and be driven to a private stargazing site out in the farm with zero light pollution. Sit back in a comfortable moon chair and wrap yourself in a warm blanket.

Use a modern 16” telescope to see the night sky for deep sky objects. Take a photo of you and your friends & family under the stars!

*Please note: we can only cater snack platters provided we are given 48 hours notice before the tour. We can cater non-allergen, vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free and gluten-free platters.

**Pickups are only offered to accommodation locations within Lake Tekapo township

What's included

  • ✓Use of our 16" large telescope
  • ✓Photo of you under the stars (weather dependant)
  • ✓Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • ✕Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

  • The check-in point is inside Kiwi Treasure (Lake Tekapo Information Centre)

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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