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Lake Tekapo: Mount John Summit Stargazing Experience

By Dark Sky Project
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is £94 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 45m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Exclusive access to the summit of Mount John (1,029m)
  • New Zealand’s premier mountaintop stargazing and astronomy experience
  • Guided by expert astronomers and passionate storytellers
  • See star clusters, nebulae, planets, and galaxies
  • Learn to navigate the Southern Skies with the naked eye

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

Check availability

Mountaintop Stargazing at Mount John Summit - Mandarin Guide
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes1h 45m
    1h 45m
  • Chinese

Stargazing Experience led by Mandarin speaking guides.

Language options: Chinese
Starting time: 20:15
Price details
£94.40 x 1 Adult£94.40
Total
Price is £94.40
Until Mon, 6 Apr
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: 22:15
Price details
£94.40 x 1 Adult£94.40
Total
Price is £94.40
Until Mon, 6 Apr
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: 23:30
Price details
£94.40 x 1 Adult£94.40
Total
Price is £94.40
Until Mon, 6 Apr

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 10 years, People with mobility impairments
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

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

With exclusive access to the mountain’s 1,029‑metre 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, begin your experience by exploring the Southern Skies with the naked eye. Using handheld lasers, your guides will point out major constellations, planets, and celestial features, helping you build your confidence and understanding of the night sky.

Next, take a closer look through our powerful telescopes to view star clusters, nebulae, galaxies, and other deep‑sky wonders. Every night offers something different, shaped by the unique conditions of the sky above Tekapo.

This immersive and awe‑inspiring experience will change the way you see the universe, offering a rare opportunity to connect with the night sky in one of the clearest and darkest places on the planet.

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