Product Overview

Immerse yourself in the wonder of the night sky with a guided stargazing tour in Twizel. Use powerful telescopes to explore the Milky Way, distant galaxies, sparkling star clusters, and planets.

Product Description

Immerse yourself in the wonder of the night sky with a stargazing experience in Twizel. Located in the heart of the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, Twizel offers some of the clearest and darkest skies in the world.

Join a guided stargazing tour and embark on an unforgettable journey into the cosmos. Using state-of-the-art telescopes, explore the brilliance of the Milky Way, distant galaxies, sparkling star clusters, and planets. Learn from passionate, knowledgeable guides who will help you uncover the stories behind the stars and constellations.

Whether you're an astronomy enthusiast or a first-time stargazer, this experience offers something for everyone. Enjoy the pristine beauty of the Southern Alps as a backdrop and the quiet serenity of Twizel’s night skies. Step away from the city lights and join us for an unforgettable evening under one of the most stunning skies on earth.

The tours are capped at 20 people so the ratio of telescopes to guests is always low. This means that everyone will have plenty of time on the telescopes and opportunities to ask the guide questions.

Departure Times

Varies according to the season's sunset hours

Duration

75 minutes

What To Bring

Warm clothes

Closed toe shoes

Company Info

Go Tekapo owns 50,000 acres of farmland in Lake Tekapo that is home to 12,000 Merino Sheep, 600 Angus Beef Cattle, 30 Horses, and 15 Alpaca.

We’ve dedicated ourselves to the goal of sustainable farming and are very proud to have reached the milestone of becoming a “carbon positive” farm and have achieved the highest possible grade in our most recent sustainability audit.

We have now opened access to our land for a variety of tourism operations, from a family friendly petting zoo & farm tours to stargazing, bespoke fishing & hunting tours. Our aim is to provide visitors to Lake Tekapo the option to experience the High-Country adventure of their choice.