Luxury Sunset to Stargazing Tour with Grazing Platter in Akaroa

New3 hFree cancellationBy Akaroa Stargazing

Indulge in a local grazing platter against a breathtaking Akaroa sunset. The perfect start to your "Sun to Stars" journey!

About this activity

The first and only tour of its kind in New Zealand! We are the closest dark sky experience to Christchurch, just a 90-minute scenic drive away! This unmatched 3-hour experience combines daytime solar observation with spectacular night stargazing, all in one unforgettable evening.

You'll gain access to three specialized telescopes—a dedicated solar scope, an optical telescope and the ZWO Seestar S50 smart telescope. Witness history as the ZWO captures instant, shareable digital photos of the Sun and vibrant nebulae live!

Savour a delicious local grazing platter as the light transitions, creating a magical atmosphere before the stars appear. Our small group size guarantees personalized guidance from an expert astronomer and maximum comfort. You leave with two incredible digital souvenirs: your instant celestial captures AND a beautiful personalized photo of you under Akaroa's starry sky.

Don't just look up—experience the universe! Book this comprehensive, photo-rich tour now.

What's included

✓Delicious local grazing platter
✓Cozy blankets for comfortable viewing
✓Use of ZWO Seestar S50 smart telescope
✓Instant digital photos of the Sun, nebulae and deep-sky objects
✓Use of 10-inch Dobsonian telescope and solar telescope
✓Coffee and/or Tea
✓Personalized digital souvenir photo under the night sky

Not included

✕Transportation to/from Akaroa Heritage Park (our viewing site)

Meeting and pickup

Please meet your guide at the Akaroa Heritage Park's car park. Your expert astronomer will be waiting for you, easily identifiable in an Akaroa Stargazing uniform. Look for your guide near the main entrance to the car park.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
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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