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Join us for a magical stellar evening with New Zealand’s only guided hot pools and star gazing experience!
Join us for a magical stellar evening with New Zealand’s only guided hot pools and star gazing experience!
Highlights
- Incredible dark sky hot pool experience!
- Fully guided stargazing tour
Soak In The Stars is a unique 90-minute stargazing experience at the renowned Tekapo Springs, combining the spectacular Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve with exclusive access to a relaxing hot pool.
In clear conditions, you'll begin with a guided exploration of Tekapo's breathtaking night sky, discovering stars, planets, galaxies and constellations through powerful telescopes and with the naked eye. If conditions aren't suitable for telescope viewing, your guide will instead take you on an immersive Virtual Reality journey through the southern skies. Featuring stunning 360° visuals, Māori star stories and incredible perspectives of the universe, this experience reveals celestial wonders that simply can't be seen through a telescope, offering a fascinating way to explore the cosmos regardless of the weather.
The experience continues with time to unwind in a soothing 38°C hot pool beneath the Dark Sky Reserve. Float in a hammock while your guide shares astronomy insights, cultural stories and highlights of the night sky overhead, creating a relaxing and memorable finale to your evening.
The Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve is home to some of the clearest, darkest skies in the world and is the largest Dark Sky Reserve in the Southern Hemisphere.
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
- Adult$179.00
- Child$115.00
- Adult$139.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$115.00
- Adult$179.00
- Child$115.00
- Adult$139.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$115.00
- Adult$139.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$115.00
- Adult$139.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$115.00
- Adult$139.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$115.00
- Adult$139.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$115.00
- Adult$139.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$115.00
- Adult$139.00
- Child$115.00
- Adult$139.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$115.00
- Adult$139.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$115.00
- Adult$139.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$115.00
- Adult$179.00
- Child$115.00
- Adult$139.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$115.00
- Adult$139.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$115.00
- Adult$139.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$115.00
- Adult$139.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$115.00
- Adult$139.00
- Child$115.00
Authenticated Reviews
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- emergencyMost customers loved the knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides, who made the stargazing experience educational and engaging (15 people said this).
- emergencyThe hot pools were a big hit, providing a relaxing way to enjoy the evening (12 people said this).
- emergencyMany enjoyed the clear skies and beautiful views of the stars, enhancing the overall experience (10 people said this).
- emergencyCustomers appreciated the cozy amenities like blankets and towels provided during the tour (8 people said this).
- emergencyThe combination of stargazing and soaking in hot pools created a magical atmosphere that many found unforgettable (9 people said this).
- emergencyGuests felt the experience was well worth the price, especially with the added comfort and knowledge shared by the guides (7 people said this).
- star_shineBring a camera to capture the stunning night sky.
Arrive early to enjoy the hot pools before stargazing begins.
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From Stargazing & Hot Pool Experience - Tekapo Springs
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so pleased to hear you had a fantastic experience and enjoyed learning from our knowledgeable guides. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon.
Sally Betts from New Zealand wrote on 20 June 2026
Great experience
This was so worth it, our guide had great knowledge and made everyone feel comfortable. Highly recommend this.
From Stargazing & Hot Pool Experience - Tekapo Springs
Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the experience and that your guide helped make everyone feel comfortable. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to the team. Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
eltorroloco from New Zealand wrote on 24 May 2026
Excellent
Great experience, knowledgeable and friendly guides. Hot pools are devine in the dark. All round just a good time. Clear skies definitely help
From Stargazing & Hot Pool Experience - Tekapo Springs
Thank you for your awesome feedback. We are really pleased to know that you are enjoyed our stargazing experience. It is always an incredible experience when the weather is on the same team and gives you the clear skies! The guides work extremely hard to ensure everyone enjoys their tour so we will be sure to pass this on to them. We hope to see you again in the future.
malavp from New Zealand wrote on 18 May 2026
Spectacular view from hot pools
You can’t ask more when you can enjoy a night sky full of stars and milky way at -2 temperature being in the hot pools at 10 pm! I enjoyed this part only. With the stargazing, we get to see couple of clusters and nebula but it’s around 15 to 20 people so you don’t get to play around with the telescope. The guideman is obviously telling you good stories about the stars but I would rather lying around in hot pools and enjoying stars with naked eyes. Unfortunately there’s no option available to just choose the hot pools in night session!
From Stargazing & Hot Pool Experience - Tekapo Springs
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed relaxing in the hot pools under the stars and Milky Way. Those clear Tekapo nights can be truly unforgettable, especially in the middle of winter. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the stargazing experience and group size. Our guided tours are designed to give guests an introduction to the night sky and telescope viewing, and we understand that different guests enjoy the experience in different ways. Thank you again for visiting Tekapo Springs and for sharing your thoughts with us. We hope to welcome you back again for another relaxing evening under the stars.
crystabelle from Australia wrote on 15 May 2026
Bliss!!
This is a must for any traveller going through Lake Tekapo! The magic of the hot springs is elevated by the stories of the Maori people. Take your weary muscles and soak your cares away. The star gazing experience is incredible!!!! No light pollution and excellent visibility makes this ethereal experience absolutely stunning!
From Stargazing & Hot Pool Experience - Tekapo Springs
Thank you so much for your awesome review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed both the hot pools and the stargazing experience. There’s something truly special about relaxing under Tekapo’s dark skies, and we’re so pleased the stories and atmosphere made your visit even more memorable. We really appreciate you recommending us to fellow travellers, and we hope to welcome you back again for another soak under the stars sometime soon
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merrin from New Zealand wrote on 03 July 2026
Tekapo stars
Fantastic experience with very informative guides. Definitely recommend