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New Zealand Tekapo Mount John observatory stargazing tour - international dark sky reserve - night activities
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Highlights
Iconic New Zealand activities with great value, multiple language options, free from obscure astronomical terms in non-native languages, easy to understand
Professional guide included, free down jackets available for nighttime activities to keep warm
Fun activities located in the New Zealand international dark sky reserve: the starry town of Tekapo. A special itinerary to understand the universe we exist in.
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Date of use
2026-10-27
2026-10-29
2026-10-30
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Package
Stargazing at Mount John - English - please inquire about the location first
From$11,241.77
Quantity
Adult
18–85 years old
1
Child
10–17 years old
0
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Overview
Departs from Tekapo
Starts at 10:00 PM and ends at 11:45 PM
Tour guide (English)
Transportation options: Scenic transport, Walking
Details
Meet at meeting point
10:00 PM meet at 1 Motuariki Ln, Lake Tekapo, Tekapo Details
Please note: The stargazing time varies daily by season. Please refer to the time on the confirmation letter.
Transportation via Scenic transport
To the summit of Mount John, the University of Canterbury Mount John observatory
Travel time: Approx. 10 minutes
Mount John Details
View from outside
View from outside
Free attraction
Entry tickets included
45 minutes
Transportation via Walking
This itinerary is a nighttime outdoor activity that requires a certain level of physical fitness, including walking approx. 100 m on a gravel path from the parking lot at the mountaintop to the observation deck.
Walking time: Approx. 5 minutes
University of Canterbury Mt John Observatory Details
View from outside
View from outside
Entry tickets included
15 minutes
Transportation via Walking
Hike along the approx. 100 m gravel path back to the parking lot at the mountaintop.
Walking time: Approx. 5 minutes
Transportation via Scenic transport
Return to the starting point of activities by Lake Tekapo
Travel time: Approx. 10 minutes
Return to designated point
11:45 PM return to 1 Motuariki Ln, Lake Tekapo,
Please note: The stargazing time varies daily by season. Please refer to the time on the confirmation letter.
All times are in local time and may change due to weather, road conditions, or other factors. Thank you for your understanding.
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