Mount John Observatory Stargazing Experience, Tekapo
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1 giờ 45 phút
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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.
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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.
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
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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.
Tùy chọn
Summit Experience - English
English Tour
Summit Experience - Mandarin
Summit Experience in Mandarin
Đánh giá
143 đánh giá
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Gazing the stars
Wayne D,
4 thg 11, 2025
- 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
- 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
Must do experience!
leannesT7670LQ,
23 thg 9, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience! Very knowledgeable tour guides. A must see and do experience! If the weather permits the sky puts on the best show you will ever see.
Will be back
Jake D,
3 thg 9, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Booking had to be changed due to bad weather but we switched to the indoor experience as a result. Our guide, Kieran was very knowledgeable and interesting and made it fun, and the experience was a nice little substitute. Will definitely be back next time with hopefully better weather.
This was an amazing...
Sam E,
30 thg 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was an amazing experience!! Highly recommend. Got to look up at the sky with our bare eyes and also with some powerful telescopes. It was so cool and very accessible to people who don’t know much about stars. I believe our guides were named Kieran, Alice, and Olive - they were wonderful.
Very good experience
susanmilligan,
9 thg 8, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00We were really impressed with the customer service and the knowledge of the team who took care of us. On the night of our original booking, there were unfortunately too many clouds in the sky which meant we would only be able to see the moon (sometimes) and (maybe) a star. We were offered a refund or reschedule and opted to reschedule for the following evening. The sky heard we were on our way and cleared up in time for our tour! We had Andy looking after us. He was very knowledgeable and proudly shared some of this knowledge with us. The way that Andy explained things was easy to understand and follow. The other team members who showed us the telescopes were also lovely and knowledgeable. You can tell that the people who work here are happy and love their jobs - genuinely passionate people. We would recommend this tour to anyone who is happy to brave the cold and know that sometimes the weather just doesn’t want to play and you might not be able to do the tour - BUT know that the customer service is wonderful and will take care of you. Also, just a quick shout out to Liam who helped us with a van issue the next day! He’s a top bloke
Venture21399284964,
19 thg 7, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent programme, helpful and informative support crew at Observatory, reasonably priced and the weather was clear. Glad we went.
Amazing night sky on Mt John
Mary D,
17 thg 7, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience. We highly recommend! The enthusiasm of the young guides was great ! Great to look through the telescopes and see the moon, Saturn, Alpha Centauri and other stars and clusters of stars . Great to see the Southern Cross and other constellations so clearly shown !
The snowy mountain night stargazing trip is very special~
SUYI Shen,
8 thg 7, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00The Southern Cross in the Southern Hemisphere is not visible in the Northern Hemisphere. I heard that bad weather might also cancel the trip. The night mode takes a lot of beautiful pictures. The stars saw it too. It is recommended to keep one more day for yourself, this activity is worth a visit!
Night sky comes to life
katemckegg,
29 thg 6, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00A fabulous experience. Well organised and professional. The night sky was spectacular and we learned so much about our galaxy and beyond. The night sky came to life tonight. Thank you @DarkSkyProjectNZ
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