




Lake Tekapo Chameleon Stargazing
Explore Tours
During this tour, you will share a 90 min astronomy experience with other night sky enthusiasts (up to 12 people), your professional astronomy guide will give you an explanation of the night sky and show you deep sky objects through our powerful 9.25-inch telescope.
You will come to our stargazing location where there is nearly zero light pollution (please note that we don’ t offer shuttle services). Your professional astronomy guide will take you on an astronomy journey, from ancient stories of constellations to science facts, from Greek mythology to Maori legends. You will also see a variety of deep sky objects through our powerful 9.25-inch computerised telescope and our digital telscope. We provide a photography service, your guide will take one individual photo for you with the stars.
Tour Plan
- Telescopes. 90 minutes access to our powerful 9.25” telescope, which is the same size as the one Stephen Hawking had at his home. And our eVscope.
- Guiding. Our professional astronomy guide will operate the telescope and show you the solar system and deep sky objects.
- Photography. We can take family or individual photos for you beneath the beautiful dark starry sky. The photos will be edited and sent to you.
- Seats and blankets. Outdoor furniture, pillows, mattresses and blankets will be set up for you to enjoy the night sky comfortably.
- Hot chocolate. Lake Tekapo has low temperatures at night, hot chocolate can keep you warm during the 90 min tour.
- A fire bowl and Marshmallows. At the end of the tour, we will light the fire bowl, you can roast marshmallows with your friends and family.
Our stargazing location is a four-minute drive from Lake Tekapo village centre, next to the Tekapo River. It is a perfect spot for stargazing where zero light pollution can be found. With our comfortable outdoor furniture and system heating, you will be able to immerse yourself in the astronomy journey. You will get the address in your confirmation email after you complete your booking.