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Lake Tekapo: Mountaintop Stargazing at Mount John Summit

By Dark Sky Project
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp2.111.293 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 45m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Enjoy exclusive access to stargaze at the summit of Mount John
  • New Zealand’s premier mountaintop stargazing and astronomy experience
  • Expert astronomy guides share their intimate knowledge of the Southern skies
  • Extreme cold weather (ECW) jackets provided to keep you warm
  • Return transport from Dark Sky Project Base to the summit of Mount John
Activity location
    • Tekapo Lake
    • Lake Tekapo, Canterbury Region, New Zealand
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • 1 Motuariki Lane, Canterbury 7999, New Zealand | Please check in at least 20 minutes prior to departure at the local supplier's, Dark Sky Project, base, at the Takapō (Tekapo) lakefront. If you are booking a time after midnight please double check the date you are booking.
    • Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, New Zealand

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Lake Tekapo: Mountaintop Stargazing at Mount John Summit
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes1h 45m
    1h 45m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 2:00
Price details
Rp2.111.293 x 1 AdultRp2.111.293
Total
Price is Rp2.111.293
Until Sun, 11 Jan
Mountaintop Stargazing at Mount John Summit - Japanese Guide
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes1h 45m
    1h 45m
  • Japanese

Stargazing Experience led by Japanese speaking guides.

Language options: Japanese
Starting time: 0:45
Price details
Rp2.111.293 x 1 AdultRp2.111.293
Total
Price is Rp2.111.293
Until Sun, 11 Jan
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    1 hour 45 minute stargazing experience atop Mount John, Lake Tekapo
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Exclusive access to stargaze the summit of Mount John
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Stargaze surrounded by University of Canterbury research centre
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Passionate and knowledgeable astronomy guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Extreme cold weather jacket
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Return transport to Mount John summit
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Flash photography
  • Not suitable for: Children under 7 years, People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

Join us atop Mount John for an unforgettable journey through the stars.

With exclusive access to Mount John’s 1,029m summit above Lake Tekapo, you’ll stand at the heart of the world’s largest Gold Standard International Dark Sky Reserve, one of the best stargazing locations on Earth.

Guided by expert astronomers, you’ll begin by exploring the Southern Skies with the naked eye, as our guides use handheld lasers to point out celestial sights, perfect for building your own stargazing skills.

Then, take a closer look through our high-powered telescopes and discover the wonders of the night sky. Every evening reveals something new.

An awe-inspiring experience that will change the way you see the universe.

Location

Activity location
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    • Tekapo Lake
    • Lake Tekapo, Canterbury Region, New Zealand
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 1 Motuariki Lane, Canterbury 7999, New Zealand | Please check in at least 20 minutes prior to departure at the local supplier's, Dark Sky Project, base, at the Takapō (Tekapo) lakefront. If you are booking a time after midnight please double check the date you are booking.
    • Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, New Zealand