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Step into the magic of Tekapo's night sky with the Scope at the Stars Stargazing tour!
Step into the magic of Tekapo's night sky with the Scope at the Stars Stargazing tour!
Highlights
- Enjoy an earlier stargazing experience, perfect for families and travellers with busy itineraries.
- Explore the night sky in the world-famous Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve!
- Experience the cosmos and be back in bed before midnight!
- Relax in the soothing hot pools at Tekapo Springs
- Gaze at stars, planets, and galaxies with high-powered telescopes on a cosmic tour
Embark on a cosmic adventure in the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, then unwind in the soothing hot pools of Tekapo Springs during the day.
This 60-minute guided stargazing experience uses powerful telescopes to reveal stars, planets, and galaxies while our expert guides bring the night sky to life through astronomy, storytelling, and Māori legends. Every ticket also includes a daytime pass to Tekapo Springs, where you can relax in steaming hot pools surrounded by stunning alpine views.
When weather conditions limit telescope viewing, the experience continues with an immersive Virtual Reality journey through the southern skies, exploring constellations, galaxies, and celestial wonders from a unique perspective.
With unforgettable night skies, fascinating stories, and the chance to relax in our hot pools, Scope at the Stars is a must-do Lake Tekapo experience.
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
- Adult$109.00
- Child$79.00
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- Adult$109.00
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Authenticated Reviews
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From Scope at the Stars: Telescope Tour + Daytime Hot Pools
Thank you for your amazing review 😊 We’re so glad you felt well looked after from the moment you arrived. Those little touches (like the warm drinks and blankets) are exactly what we hope make the experience extra special, so it’s great to hear they made a difference for you. And we’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to our stargazing guides. They’ll be thrilled to know you enjoyed the experience and their storytelling. Thanks again for the recommendation, it really means a lot. Hope we get to welcome you back under the stars again sometime.
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Eden from New Zealand wrote on 08 May 2026
Absolutely Incredible
This experience was fantastic. From the free warm drinks that we had on arrival to the blankets offered to keep you warm, every little thing was thought about to ensure comfort and happiness. The experience itself was breathtaking. The guides were so knowledgeable and they made learning about the starts and constellations so interesting and engaging. I would recommend this experience to anyone and everyone.