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Chameleon Stargazing - Shared Tour - Tekapo

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Take in the incredible night sky with this amazing stargazing experience!

Take in the incredible night sky with this amazing stargazing experience!

Highlights

  • Stargaze from central Tekapo at a zero light pollution location
  • Small tour capacity of max 10 pax to give you a personal tour experience
  • Professional night sky photography, hot chocolates and roasted marshmallows included!

Experience stargazing with a professional astronomy guide, exploring the night sky and solar system with a powerful 9.25-inch telescope!

Enjoy this incredible ninety-minute stargazing experience, gazing into the night from a nearly zero light pollution location. Your guide will take you on an astronomy journey, from ancient stories of constellations to science facts, including Greek mythology and Māori legends.

This experience includes a photography service, where your guide can take family or individual photos of you underneath the starry night, capturing the stunning stars and night sky! Relax under the stars with comfortable outdoor furniture, blankets, and delicious hot chocolate.

End the tour around a toasty fire, roasting marshmallows, enjoying an amazing night out with friends and family!

Adult $99.00
Child $75.00 (5-16 years old)

What's included

  • 30 minutes of naked eye experience, learning stars and constellations
  • 30 minutes exploring deep sky objects with the powerful 9.25-inch telescope
  • 30 minutes casual time to enjoy the stars, take photos and toast marshmallows
  • Hot chocolate and marshmallows

Duration

  • Allow approximately 90 minutes for the whole experience

Location

  • The stargazing site is a 5 minute drive or 20 minute walk from the Village Center of Lake Tekapo. Location address will be confirmed in your confirmation email upon booking.

Notes

  • For bookings midnight and onwards, please remember to select the correct date and this will be the date following the night of your activity.

    Please Note: Vegan Hot Chocolate is available, please let us know if you have any dietary requirements when booking.

  • Infants may be permitted but it is at the operators discretion. Please contact the operator after booking to confirm this.

Available Bookings from 25 Dec to 7 Jan 2025

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  • Adult$99.00
  • Child$75.00

  • Adult$99.00
  • Child$75.00

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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wenhuiy from Hong Kong wrote on 06 November 2022

超赞的观星之旅

来到Tekapo,一定要观星啊,Chameleon stargazing tour是个超棒的选择,小团还有10点和晚上12点的选择,George有丰富的天文知识,可以解答我们的全部问题,也会根据当天晚上星空拓展很多天文知识。还有热巧克力和烤棉花糖给大家取暖,更棒的是一张观星照片留念!记得冬天来可以更好的看到银河,当然也更冷哈。有苦才有甜呀~镇上也有别的观星团,但有些要提前太久报名,在我不确定行程的时候,这很难。

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Jonathan Chew from Singapore wrote on 27 April 2023

Starstruck

George was a really informative guide. Super knowledgeable bout stars. Learnt quite a bit accompanied by an amazing night sky full of stars

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maxp2 from Australia wrote on 13 October 2022

Chameleon stargazing

Really small groups super worth it! Really knowledgeable guide and super well thought out experience!

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Orla McKiernan from Ireland wrote on 01 September 2023

100% recommend

George was so full of information and was great at explaining and answering any questions! I loved the whole experience - the cosy blankets, hot chocolate and fire with marshmallows was a lovely touch!

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From Chameleon Stargazing - Shared Tour - Tekapo

HI Orla, Thank you for choosing Chameleon for your stargazing adventure. We're grateful for your positive feedback and look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back for more enchanting nights under the stars.

Alyssa Ballantyne from New Zealand wrote on 21 September 2022

Lucky

We really enjoyed the tour and were lucky to see both Saturn & Jupiter. George was a great host, providing blankets, hot chocolate and marshmallows to roast, while being informative and entertaining. Nice to have a great photo to keep as well - thank you! Would definitely recommend!

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