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Mount John Observatory Stargazing Experience, Tekapo
Lake Tekapo, South Island, New Zealand
$133.42
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Mount John Observatory offers a premier astronomy experience at the world-renowned astronomical research centre. The stunning surroundings and pristine night skies provide an ideal backdrop for exploring the Southern Hemisphere's largest International Dark Sky Reserve.
- 🌌 Expert guides share insights on the science and stories of the Southern Skies.
- 🔭 Sophisticated viewing technologies enhance your stargazing adventure.
- ✨ Witness the incredible Milky Way, far-off planets, and star clusters.
- 🌠 The experience is exclusive to Dark Sky Project, in partnership with the University of Canterbury.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Summit Experience - English
English Tour
English Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Extreme Cold Weather jackets provided
- Expert astronomy guides (English & Mandarin)
- Exclusive access to Mount John Observatory summit
- Guided naked-eye stargazing with laser pointers
- Telescope viewing through advanced observatory equipment
- Return transport from Tekapo township
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Meals and snacks
Meeting point
Dark Sky Project
Return details
Dark Sky Project
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Dark Sky ProjectCheck-in with the Dark Sky Project team in Lake Tekapo, and be transported up to the summit of Mount John, 1029m above Tekapo and overlooking the surrounding mountains and lakes.
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University of Canterbury Mt. John ObservatoryEnjoy a mountaintop stargazing experience from the Summit of Mount John. With exclusive access to the summit, your expert astronomy guide will provide an educational and entertaining experience, deep in the heart of the Aoraki McKenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, the largest Gold standard reserve in the world. Guides will use a combination of naked-eye stargazing with powerful telescopes, all surrounded by the University of Canterbury research centre, an internationally recognised, world class facility.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Mount John Observatory Stargazing Experience, Tekapo
Lake Tekapo, South Island, New Zealand
$133.42
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!