Mount John Observatory Stargazing Experience, Tekapo
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Our most popular astronomy experience at the world-renowned astronomical research centre. Prepare for an awe-inspiring evening of discovery.
Immerse yourself in the stunning surrounds, pristine night skies and sophisticated viewing technologies as our expert guides share the science and stories of our Southern Skies.
High atop Mount John’s 1,029 metre peak, you'll be at the heart of the Southern Hemisphere's largest International Dark Sky Reserve. Every night sky reveals something new. The incredible Milky Way. Far-off planets. Star clusters, solar systems, constellations. You might even glimpse a distant galaxy.
Don't miss New Zealand's premier stargazing experience. Exclusive to Dark Sky Project, the Summit Experience at Mt John Observatory is in partnership with the University of Canterbury.
Thông tin khác
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A maximum of 22 people per trip time
If you are booking a time after midnight please double check the date you are booking
If weather prevents the tour from operating, an alternate indoor experience may be offered as an alternative
Not recommended with travelers with mobility issues
Chính sách hủy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cần Quan Tâm
Dark Sky Project
Check-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.
University of Canterbury Mt. John Observatory
Enjoy 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.
Bao gồm
Return transport from Tekapo township
Telescope viewing through advanced observatory equipment
Guided naked-eye stargazing with laser pointers
Exclusive access to Mount John Observatory summit
Expert astronomy guides (English & Mandarin)
Extreme Cold Weather jackets provided
Meals and snacks
Hotel pickup/drop-off
Các điểm đón
Dark Sky Project
1 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo New Zealand
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Summit Experience - English
English Tour
Summit Experience - Mandarin
Summit Experience in Mandarin
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I missed
740vesnag,,1 thg 12, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
3.00Unfortunately I can leave any review due to my mistake and I missed on experience. What I can say staff was very nice and helpful.
Excited but weather against us
Road586413,,30 thg 11, 2025
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4.00Very nice team Unfortunately weather was against us and booking was cancelled We were given a few options but only a full refund worked for us due to travel and time pressures Disappointing, but no one’s fault
Horrible experience, definitely do not recommend even considering this trip.
Tanya622001,,22 thg 11, 2025
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1.00Had the most terrible experience, drove for 3 hours late in the night only to reach and find that the trip was cancelled. Nobody from their team called to give us an update about the cancellation. Wasted fuel, energy, time and sleep. Once we were there and found out it was cancelled, their team gave very short and vague explanations about why we weren’t informed earlier. Instead of being genuinely apologetic they tried to get us into their indoor stars experience so they at least get half of the fee. They’re not customer centric anymore, they do not care and only want to get money out of people whether they have a good experience or not. Definitely would not recommend even trying this experience because there’s a high chance you will be disappointed. The staff wasn’t helpful either, a complete waste. A group of 88 people were booked at the given time slot and nobody was informed about the cancellation just so they could persuade people into paying for their indoor stars experience since we were all already there.
Go if you can.
201jackied,,20 thg 11, 2025
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5.00Magical. It was an experience of a lifetime. Our guide was excellent and looking through the telescopes incredible. Need to be a bit lucky with the weather and book a long time in advance.
Nigh Sky Tour
xochi45,,20 thg 11, 2025
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5.00Such a fun and unique experience! We learned so much while having a wonderful time. Our guides were super nice and gave a great tour. A much if you are in the area! They even provide jackets if you don't have something warm because it gets really cold after dark up there.
Interesting and insightful
AndyP883,,15 thg 11, 2025
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5.00A superb experience with knowledgeable guides who had great insight and passion for their subject, I would recommend to everyone.
Star gazing 9-11-25.
linhmyquach,,14 thg 11, 2025
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4.00Good experience despite weather not being optimal and cloudy. Noticeably more stars in the sky in this part of the Southern hemisphere despite the weather conditions. Main guide was friendly, knowledgeable and professional. Team were accomodating and they tailored our experience well according to the weather that night. As a result of bad weather, a partial refund was provided for customers which was very considerate and professional of them.
To improve!
jusli2015,,14 thg 11, 2025
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1.00My crater experience was cancelled due to bad weather, no similar tour to the hours according to refund proposal or interior experience. I took the inner experience for not coming to Tekapo for nothing but I did not like it. Passionate guide but very poor visit on the constellations, no link with Maori ... Yet it could be much better in view of the material. I do not recommend indoors based on price/content
Gazing the stars
Wayne D,,4 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00Exceptional staff knowledge, timely and engaging. Although slightly cloudy on occasion throughout the experience it didn’t detract from the experience.
Summit experience was amazing, especially with Oscar as guide
ylm22,,10 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00With a bit of luck, we had clear skies when we arrived on Mount John. Summit Experience / tour was incredible, and we were thoroughly impressed with Oscar, our main guide. Oscar made the experience much more worthwhile with his passion, communication skills, story telling ability. There is depth to this tour in terms of understanding the science (astrophysics) and not just a stargazing activity. Would encourage everyone to do the Summit Experience to learn more about our skies, celestial objects and doing our small part to support research and dark sky efforts
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