Solar Explorer in Akaroa - Sun-Viewing Tour with Telescopes

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New Zealand's only guided DAILY tour of the Sun! Discover the Sun like never before. Located just a 90-minute scenic drive from Christchurch, this unique daytime experience offers a safe, fascinating look at our nearest star, perfect for all ages and Akaroa day trips.

You will observe sunspots, solar flares, and intricate surface activity in stunning detail through our specialized solar telescope. Our expert astronomer will guide you, sharing captivating facts and making this a hands-on, exciting introduction to astronomy.

We use our cutting-edge ZWO Seestar S50 smart telescope to capture high-resolution images of the Sun live. These incredible digital photos are then shared with you instantly! Plus, easily snap your own stunning visuals directly through the telescope with our smartphone adapter. Leave with unique, Insta-worthy visuals you won't find anywhere else.

This short, educational, and high-tech tour is ideal for all ages. Book your spot now for an unforgettable experience!

Thông tin khác

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Chính sách hủy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Bao gồm

Use of specialized solar telescope

Expert guidance and commentary

Smartphone adapter for solar photography

Instant digital photos of the Sun captured with ZWO Seestar S50

Private transportation

Cần Quan Tâm

Akaroa Lighthouse

Discover the Sun like never before from the iconic historic Akaroa Lighthouse.

30 minutes • Không Có Vé

Tùy chọn

30min English guided tour

Đánh giá

5.00

4 đánh giá

Tổng số đánh giá và xếp hạng từ Viator & TripAdvisor

Excellent
victoriarB3633OS,
3 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
This was an awesome experience. Luca was very helpful when we needed to change plans due to the weather. His knowledge and passion for the solar system was fantastic. I highly recommend
Great interaction with family-owned business and cool Sun observations!
redmed2000,
3 thg 8, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
I took another space-geek friend and NZ transplant to do the Sun viewing. The team was super communicative, and we even popped into the shop (2/8 Rue Balguerie, Akaroa) to discuss plans because the clouds were rolling across the sky (and the point was to see the Sun!) We were flexible, and so were they, and we ended up having a private Sun-gazing experience — all safety equipment present and accounted for! We saw flares and sunspots, and had three different ways of viewing the Sun, which was really cool. Also recommend popping into the shop, for space-themed items (Catraunaut puzzle being one of my favorites), photos, and more. Family-owned and operated, and well worth supporting! Would recommend the experience for daytime visits to Akaroa.
Sun gazing tour
julieeY2997CP,
2 thg 6, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a different experience and our guide was so knowledgeable and passionate about the solar system. Well worth the money it was great. We would love to do the star gazing next time.
Amazing Experience
Sakshii05,
13 thg 1, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
I never knew you could actually see the sun through a telescope, or that something like this even existed— all thanks to Luca! He was proactive, keeping us informed about the weather conditions and accommodated us in the next slot. His passion for stargazing really shines through, and he provided an experience that rivals the famous stargazing in Lake Tekapo. Whether it’s the Solar Explorer tour or the night stargazing, I highly recommend anyone in and around Akaroa to book these experiences. Luca’s enthusiasm and expertise make all the difference!