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Tekapo Star Gazing Tour

By Tekapo Star Gazing
7.2 out of 10
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Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$189 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
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  • Instant confirmation
Overview

The ultimate in stellar relaxation, Tekapo Star GazingĀ is the only guided stargazing and hot pools tour in New Zealand! It combines the stunning Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve with the soul-warming hot pools of Tekapo Springs. A 1.5-hour experience, the first half of the tour begins with an introduction to the night sky using high-powered telescopes and a fascinating combination of astronomy and storytelling. The second half is spent floating in our 37.5-38.5 degree hot pool on inflatable hammocks, gazing up at the night sky as our guides continue to entertain with cultural and scientific stories of the sky. The tour includes complimentary towels, robes and hot drinks.

Activity location

  • Tekapo Star Gazing
    • 7999, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Tekapo Springs & Stargazing
    • 300 Lakeside Drive
    • 7945, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

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Soak in the Stars Tour
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00 pm
Price details
NZ$189.00 x 1 AdultNZ$189.00
Total
Price is NZ$189.00
Until Tue, 21 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Exclusive use of the hot pools at night in a group of no more than 32
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick up/drop off from Lake Tekapo Township (subject to availability and upon request only)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    A warm woollen blanket to use whilst outside exploring the universe.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    A floating hammock to use whilst floating in the hot pools
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professionally guided tour of the largest dark sky reserve.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and non-alcoholic drinks (some hot drinks provided on the tour)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Alcoholic drinks (cannot be brought to the premises)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Swimwear, robes and towels available to borrow

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age to join the tour is 6 years old.
  • Dress accordingly to the weather conditions. A warm blanket will be provided but temperatures can be very low in our alpine environment.
  • Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required due to limited availability
  • Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather (snow, extreme ice, lightning storms), you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund. Tours go ahead regardless if some or none of the night sky is visible. If the sky is not visible an informative indoor tour takes place to highlight the significance of the Aoraki MacKenzie Dark Sky Reserve and local Maori understanding of the night sky. Regardless of the weather, the relaxing hot pools as the second half will still go ahead.

Activity itinerary

Tekapo Star Gazing
  • 1h 30m
Tekapo Star Gazing is the only guided hot pools and star gazing experience in New Zealand. The tour operates from the renowned facilities of Tekapo Springs, combining the stunning Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve with our soul-warming hot pools. The guided portion of the tour focuses on the mythology and legend attributed to celestial objects by different cultures around the world. If the skies do not co-operate for outdoor stargazing, an informative indoor experience is run instead, featuring the use of a high-definition projector and stunning full-color satellite images of deep space as well as interactive elements and similar fascinating and informative content as in the outdoor tour - including an introduction to our telescopes. The second half of the tour is where it really gets magical in a (37.5-38.5-degree Celsius) hot pool, let the real world melt away as you lie back with the help of a floating hammock to ensure ultimate relaxation and easy sky viewing.

Location

Activity location

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    Tekapo Star Gazing
    • 7999, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Tekapo Springs & Stargazing
    • 300 Lakeside Drive
    • 7945, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

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