Summit Stargazing at Mt John Observatory, Lake Tekapo
Explore the Southern skies with exclusive summit access and powerful telescopes
Duration
1 hr 45 mins
Includes
Guide, jacket rental, shuttle
Highlights
Discover the night sky from Mt John's 1,029-metre summit, home to the University of Canterbury's research centre within the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve. Explore with the naked eye and powerful optical telescopes, including access to a private observatory dome. Depending on conditions, you may see the Milky Way, planets, star clusters, or distant galaxies.
- Explore the Southern skies with a guide speaking English, Mandarin, or Japanese
- Ride the included return shuttle to Mt John for mountaintop stargazing
What's Included
- Guided astronomy tour in your option's language
- Return shuttle service to Mt John
- LED flashlight
- Extreme Cold Weather jacket rental
Important details
- Ages 10+ only. Children aged 10–17 require adult supervision, with at least one adult for every two children.
- You must understand and communicate sufficiently in the tour's language to follow safety instructions. Participation is not allowed if you cannot speak that language.
- Check in at the Dark Sky Project office Rehua at least 20 minutes before your tour time.
- Departure times may change with sunset times.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before the activity date (destination local time) for a full refund. In full cloud cover, alternative options will be provided. In other cases, you may reschedule or request a full refund.
Product ID: RMEMN2
Meeting details
Dark Sky Project office Rehua, Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand