Stargazing Tour with 14-Inch Telescopes in Lake Tekapo

Join an English-speaking guide for a shared exploration of Lake Tekapo's night sky. Ask questions as you learn about stars and constellations, with different sights to discover as the seasons change.

• Look into deep space through modern 14-inch telescopes
• Take in 360° views of the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve
• Access a private stargazing site on a 50,000-acre high-country station

What's Included

• English-speaking guide
• Use of 14-inch telescopes
• Return shuttle between the check-in office and stargazing site
• Warm down jackets; child sizes are not available
• Optional digital photograph under the stars, weather permitting

Important details

• Ages 3+ only. Children aged 3–15 require a paying adult to accompany them. Adult rates apply from age 16.
• This activity is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
• Participation in photographs is voluntary. Tour photos are uploaded to a public photo-sharing account and may also be used on the operator's website and social media.
• The start time may be delayed if the weather is expected to clear later in the night.
• Arrive at the check-in office 15 minutes before departure.