Mount John Observatory Stargazing Experience, Tekapo

Name: Mount John Observatory Stargazing Experience, Tekapo
Brand: Viator
Price: 134.15 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.3 (187 reviews)

4.3(187)1 Std. 45 Min.Chinesisch, Japanisch, EnglischBuche 10 Stunden im VorausLake Tekapo, Neuseeland

$134

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Our most popular astronomy experience at the world-renowned astronomical research centre. Prepare for an awe-inspiring evening of discovery.

Immerse yourself in the stunning surrounds, pristine night skies and sophisticated viewing technologies as our expert guides share the science and stories of our Southern Skies.

High atop Mount John’s 1,029 metre peak, you'll be at the heart of the Southern Hemisphere's largest International Dark Sky Reserve. Every night sky reveals something new. The incredible Milky Way. Far-off planets. Star clusters, solar systems, constellations. You might even glimpse a distant galaxy.

Don't miss New Zealand's premier stargazing experience. Exclusive to Dark Sky Project, the Summit Experience at Mt John Observatory is in partnership with the University of Canterbury.

Inbegriffen

Return transport from Tekapo township
Telescope viewing through advanced observatory equipment
Guided naked-eye stargazing with laser pointers
Exclusive access to Mount John Observatory summit
Expert astronomy guides (English & Mandarin)
Extreme Cold Weather jackets provided

Nicht inbegriffen

Meals and snacks
Hotel pickup/drop-off

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Was du tun wirst

Dark Sky Project
1 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
Check-in with the Dark Sky Project team in Lake Tekapo, and be transported up to the summit of Mount John, 1029m above Tekapo and overlooking the surrounding mountains and lakes.
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University of Canterbury Mt. John Observatory
422 Godley Peaks Road, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
Enjoy a mountaintop stargazing experience from the Summit of Mount John. With exclusive access to the summit, your expert astronomy guide will provide an educational and entertaining experience, deep in the heart of the Aoraki McKenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, the largest Gold standard reserve in the world. Guides will use a combination of naked-eye stargazing with powerful telescopes, all surrounded by the University of Canterbury research centre, an internationally recognised, world class facility.
1h 30m

Treffpunkt und Abholung

2 Orte

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Treffpunkt
Dark Sky Project
1 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
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Wissenswertes

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A maximum of 22 people per trip time
If you are booking a time after midnight please double check the date you are booking
If weather prevents the tour from operating, an alternate indoor experience may be offered as an alternative
Language - You are required to speak the language of the tour due to Health & Safety purposes, if you cannot speak the language, you will not be allowed to join the tour.