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Small Group Stargazing Tour in Tekapo
Highlights
- Small group stargazing in Tekapo
- Family friendly tour - children are welcome!
- Powerful 14 inch telescopes
- 360 degree views of the Dark Sky Reserve
Description
Explore the clear night skies in Tekapo on a small group stargazing tour with Silver River. This family friendly experience takes place in an exclusive location with spectacular views of the International Dark Sky Reserve. Enjoy the use of powerful telescopes and expert guides on a 1 hour evening tour.
The Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve is home to some of the darkest skies in the world. Spread across Mt Cook National Park and the Mackenzie region, this area is renowned for having very little light pollution, which allows for incredible stargazing opportunities! With Silver River Stargazing, you will take a tour of the night sky from one of the darkest locations in Tekapo, including uninterrupted 360 degree views of the stars.
Your Silver River Stargazing tour begins with meeting your friendly guide in central Tekapo. From here, it’s a short drive (approx 7 minutes) to the stargazing base, where the stars await! While there is lots to see with the naked eye, for the duration of the tour you will also have the use of high-standard 14 inch telescopes (with the help of your guides). One of the many benefits of choosing this small group tour is the low guest-to-telescope ratio, so you have plenty of viewing time without the crowds! After 1 hour of stargazing, you will even have a unique photo opportunity under the stars with your friends and family. A mind-blowing Tekapo stargazing experience!
Trip Includes
- Return transfers from Tekapo to the stargazing base
- 1 hour guided stargazing tour
- 14 inch digital telescopes (with low guest-to-telescope ratio)
- Use of warm down jackets
- Digital photo of your group
- Small groups (max 10 people)
Duration
Departures
- Departure times vary depending on the season & night sky
- Departs from 48a D’Archiac Drive in Tekapo (next to the Balmoral Farm Shop)
- Operates daily all year
Other Information
- Child rates apply (5-15yrs)
- 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
- Maximum of 10 people per tour
- Please wear sturdy footwear & warm clothes (temperatures can get low at night, even in the summer)
- Stargazing is subject to weather conditions
Normal Retail Prices
- Adult: NZD$99.00
- Child (5-15yrs): NZD$69.00
- Family (2ad+2ch): NZD$299.00
All prices shown in NZD$.
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Thanks so much for your enquiry into the Silver River Star Gazing tour in Lake Tekapo! While this would be the perfect location for seeing the Southern Lights as the tour is located in our very own Dark Sky Reserve unfortunately the lights can't be tracked and it is impossible to give you a yes or no answer as these are geomagnetic storms and are very unpredictable. Ultimately you will get the full star gazing experience on this trip and the lights would be an added bonus on the night. I would recommend downloading Aroura Apps that can help you track the Geomagnetic storms to give you an idea if this would be possible during your visit
Comment by: Everything New Zealand on 22nd Mar 23 at 13:14