Stargazing Tour: Explore Stars with 14″ Telescope

Discover Lake Tekapo’s night sky with guided stargazing, telescope views, and personal photos. Limited spots ensure an intimate, unforgettable experience. Book your adventure now.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve - Embark on a mind-blowing 75-minute journey through the wonders of the night sky! Join our intimate tour, limited to 10 people, ensuring an unparalleled telescope-to-guest ratio in Tekapo. Our experienced guides, equipped with powerful 14” telescopes and astro-lasers, guarantee awe-inspiring views…
What's Included
  • Warm jacket
  • Free shuttle to stargazing site
Additional Information

Guided tour to the stars and night sky, enhancing your experience with abundant opportunities for questions and answers. Immerse yourself in naked-eye observations and telescope views with our 14″ Meade telescope, exploring stars and constellations. Capture a personalized moment with an individual photograph of you and your party under the enchanting…

Location
Go Tekapo
Rapuwai Lane
Go Tekapo Office (Located inside Kiwi Treasure), 12 Rapuwai Lane, Lake Tekapo 7999
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(22 Ratings)
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952hannahl
Dec 19, 2024
Stargazing - We had a lovely time, learned lots and found the tour really interesting. Our guides were Megan and Dan and both were very knowledgeable and friendly. It was a little cloudy on the night but they did their best to still make the best of the tour. Would definitely recommend.
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Qianhui_s
Dec 16, 2024
Great experience - It was a wonderful experience even though stars were visible for about 15 minutes. Then the clouds were taken over. But we still saw a lot and learnt a lot. The guide is knowledgeable and friendly. By the end, they offered a refund cuz we didn't see everything. All in all, highly recommended!
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Vennesar2024
Dec 1, 2024
Magical stargazing experience - Magical stargazing experience! Crystal clear skies filled with countless stars. Knowledgeable guide made it educational and mesmerizing. Truly unforgettable and serene
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Luvkate
Nov 29, 2024
Best tour ever! - Sam was AWESOME! He was witty and extremely knowledgeable! I would definitely recommend this to anyone still undecided on a stargazing tour. One tip: please take the warm jackets they offer as it gets very cold! A gentle request to participants: we all want that COOL night sky picture but please respect instructions and fellow stargazers. You using the light on your phone/camera may hinder others from fully appreciating the night sky.
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Ajay_p
Nov 29, 2024
Must must must do activity in Lake Tekapo !! - Entire experience was way better than imagined. Guide Sam was knowledgeable and made stargazing experience unforgettable and most memorable of our entire trip. Sky was perfectly clear and Sam took some incredible pictures. Thanks a lot Sam and Silver River Stargazing team for this amazing experience!
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Curiosity47391862684
Nov 29, 2024
Amazing Stargazing Experience with Silver River and Guide Sam! - I had an absolutely wonderful time stargazing with Silver River. The experience was nothing short of magical! The setting was perfect—clear skies, a peaceful atmosphere, and a well-organized setup that made it easy to relax and immerse in the beauty of the night sky. A special shoutout to our guide, Sam, who made the experience unforgettable. Sam's passion for astronomy was evident in every detail. He shared fascinating stories and facts about the stars and constellations, patiently answered all our questions, and even helped us spot rare celestial events. His knowledge and enthusiasm brought the night sky to life in a way I’d never experienced before. Plus excellent photos that Sam shot was truly incredible. overall 10+/10 experience. Words would not do justice to experience. Must do activity for all ages. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an awe-inspiring and educational adventure. Thank you, Silver River and Sam, for an evening to remember!
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Boreum_k
Nov 27, 2024
Unforgettable stargazing night! - The tour started on time. The jacket they provided kept me warm during the trip. Our guide, Rose was great, very knowledgeable, patient to answer all questions and diligently looking for stars we can see despite of changing of cloud condition. I was able to see clear image of Saturn and constellation via telescope and it was amazing! I am glad that I know how to find South using southern cross! I highly recommend this trip despite of chance of having cloudy condition. It was totally worth it! Thanks to our guide again!
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Ryanyamamoto
Nov 23, 2024
Worth it! - This was a great experience where my wife and i got to learn a ton about the region, the cosmos, and the history of dark sky viewing in Tekapo. The guides were super personable and great people and we'd go again for sure!
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Andre_h
Nov 23, 2024
Phenomenal - Seeing the stars, planets, and other astronomical objects so clearly was phenomenal! The team was also so kind and informative as well as engaging with us.
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Kengsoon_g
Dec 15, 2024
Not worth the money - The overcoat are reused without sanitation. The telescope can only show a small object that is hardly visible.
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