Title: Dark Sky Project in Lake Tekapo | Expedia.co.uk [Dark Sky Project Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Dark-Sky-Project-Hotels.0-l636334902853562368-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Lake Tekapo](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Lake-Tekapo.d55352.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Lake Tekapo](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Lake-Tekapo.d55352.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Dark Sky Project Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Dark-Sky-Project.d636334902853562368.Car-Hire-Guide)[Lake Tekapo Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Tekapo.d55352.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Dark Sky Project ## Visit Dark Sky Project Activities [Lake Tekapo travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Tekapo.dx55352) --- --- ## Plan a trip to see Dark Sky Project Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![The Salisbury Luxury Class](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53930000/53926000/53925978/04fd5453_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### The Salisbury Luxury Class Christchurch City Centre £1,616 per person 24 Mar - 29 Mar just found Return flight included London (LHR) to Christchurch (CHC) 8.4/10 Very Good! (23 reviews) Beautiful rooms and communal areas. The lobby and courtyard are beautifully decorated. Our room was very comfortable and quiet. AC/heater was easy to use, as well as the spa bath. Really happy with our stay here, was well worth the value for money and would recommended staying here again. Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025 ![West Fitzroy Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6890000/6887400/6887369/49e32f87_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### West Fitzroy Apartments Christchurch City Centre £1,801 per person 24 Mar - 29 Mar found 1 hour ago Return flight included London (LHR) to Christchurch (CHC) 8.8/10 Excellent! (245 reviews) Clean, friendly staff, good location. Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 ![Fable Christchurch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2450000/2440300/2440221/38b9f82c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Fable Christchurch Christchurch City Centre £1,919 per person 24 Mar - 29 Mar just found Return flight included London (LHR) to Christchurch (CHC) 9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) All exceptionally good . Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026 ### Tours & day trips [See all 16 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=636334902853562368&location=Dark+Sky+Project&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Lake Tekapo: Mountaintop Stargazing at Mount John Summit](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44622207/9646b61c-1eb3-494f-90a7-17e33dfd19d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake Tekapo: Mountaintop Stargazing at Mount John Summit 1h 45m 9.6/10 29 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £97 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-mount-john-observatory-stargazing-tour.a44622207.activity-details?&rid=636334902853562368&location=Dark+Sky+Project&swp=off) ![Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49151662/c0dfc4af-5a6f-49d4-9c12-98783554e1c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo 1h 15m 9.2/10 22 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £44 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/silver-river-stargazing-experience-in-lake-tekapo.a49151662.activity-details?&rid=636334902853562368&location=Dark+Sky+Project&swp=off) ![Mt Cook Day Tour From Tekapo (Small Group, Carbon Neutral)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46559307/13daa2e8-0c2f-4749-90f0-ccd56b5024f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mt Cook Day Tour From Tekapo (Small Group, Carbon Neutral) 6h 9/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £133 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mt-cook-day-tour-from-tekapo-small-group-carbon-neutral.a46559307.activity-details?&rid=636334902853562368&location=Dark+Sky+Project&swp=off) ![Christchurch to Mt Cook via Tekapo (1 way) (Small Group)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46573525/bb5e187f-0cd0-4a43-94dd-6e21dcc2ee13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Christchurch to Mt Cook via Tekapo (1 way) (Small Group) 8h 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available £100 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mt-cook-one-way-tour-from-christchurch-via-lake-tekapo.a46573525.activity-details?&rid=636334902853562368&location=Dark+Sky+Project&swp=off) ![Stargazing Experience at Cowan's Private Observatory](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48943153/f733257c-ee65-43ce-a266-f1fc3a084a26.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Stargazing Experience at Cowan's Private Observatory 1h 30m 9/10 7 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £59 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/crater-experience-at-cowans-observatory.a48943153.activity-details?&rid=636334902853562368&location=Dark+Sky+Project&swp=off) ![Lake Tekapo: Stargazing Experience at Cowan's Observatory](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49561071/9dcb660d-82c3-4e57-84e6-6cf11f6d7806.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake Tekapo: Stargazing Experience at Cowan's Observatory 1h 15m 8.6/10 4 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £57 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-stargazing-experience-at-cowans-observatory.a49561071.activity-details?&rid=636334902853562368&location=Dark+Sky+Project&swp=off) ![Minecraft Lake Tekapo New Zealand Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50799041/79bbd79e-1771-495d-8a3b-d461b479d205.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Minecraft Lake Tekapo New Zealand Tour 3h Free cancellation available £155 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/minecraft-lake-tekapo-new-zealand-tour.a50799041.activity-details?&rid=636334902853562368&location=Dark+Sky+Project&swp=off) ![Lake Tekapo Scenic 4x4 Cass Valley Wilderness Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46253822/b920c84a-9a54-41e5-8401-a7c2c712fc1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake Tekapo Scenic 4x4 Cass Valley Wilderness Tour 3h 10/10 5 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £155 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-scenic-4x4-cass-valley-wilderness-tour.a46253822.activity-details?&rid=636334902853562368&location=Dark+Sky+Project&swp=off) ![Queenstown to Lake Tekapo via Mt Cook One-Way Small Group Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47541586/b8112d49-2f8c-4e22-89b9-0d8552a6214d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Queenstown to Lake Tekapo via Mt Cook One-Way Small Group Tour 9h Free cancellation available £178 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/one-way-small-group-tour-queenstown-to-lake-tekapo-via-mt-cook.a47541586.activity-details?&rid=636334902853562368&location=Dark+Sky+Project&swp=off) ![Lake Tekapo Ultimate Stargazing Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50043587/a4831462-b180-47b5-985f-e8c50153fec7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake Tekapo Ultimate Stargazing Experience 2h Free cancellation available £88 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-ultimate-stargazing-experience.a50043587.activity-details?&rid=636334902853562368&location=Dark+Sky+Project&swp=off) ### Wildlife & nature [See all 5 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=636334902853562368&location=Dark+Sky+Project&filter.categories=WildlifeNature) ![Minecraft Lake Tekapo New Zealand Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50799041/79bbd79e-1771-495d-8a3b-d461b479d205.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Minecraft Lake Tekapo New Zealand Tour 3h Free cancellation available £155 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/minecraft-lake-tekapo-new-zealand-tour.a50799041.activity-details?&rid=636334902853562368&location=Dark+Sky+Project&swp=off) ![Lake Tekapo Scenic 4x4 Cass Valley Wilderness 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activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=636334902853562368&location=Dark+Sky+Project&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) ![Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49151662/c0dfc4af-5a6f-49d4-9c12-98783554e1c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo 1h 15m 9.2/10 22 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £44 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/silver-river-stargazing-experience-in-lake-tekapo.a49151662.activity-details?&rid=636334902853562368&location=Dark+Sky+Project&swp=off) ![Stargazing Experience at Cowan's Private Observatory](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48943153/f733257c-ee65-43ce-a266-f1fc3a084a26.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Stargazing Experience at Cowan's Private Observatory 1h 30m 9/10 7 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £59 includes taxes & fees per adult 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Tekapo-Springs-Lake-Tekapo.d6239359.Attraction) ![Mount John Observatory featuring landscape views, a river or creek and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6239366/a6ed96e8-977d-41b3-aa7a-ccb499733a31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount John Observatory 4.5/5(8 reviews) Take an evening tour to see the wonders of the night sky or visit during the day to enjoy the stunning views of Lake Tekapo and the surrounding mountains. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-John-Observatory-Tekapo.d6239366.Attraction) ![Roundhill Ski Area which includes snow and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6241344/1586366c-7d87-4329-b093-57642bbb90c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Roundhill Ski Area 3/5(1 review) Spend the day discovering this ski field above Lake Tekapo, which provides beginner-friendly runs alongside the steepest vertical drop in the country. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Roundhill-Ski-Area-Tekapo.d6241344.Attraction) ![Lake Pukaki showing a lake or waterhole, snow and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113036/6ac179f3-120d-4df9-aab1-f03035c55613.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Pukaki 4.5/5(33 reviews) Be amazed by the color of the lake against the snowy backdrop of Aoraki/Mount Cook as you hike, drive or ride through this incredibly picturesque landscape. 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