Highlights
- Small group stargazing tour in Twizel
- Powerful telescopes & knowledgeable guide
- This tour is family-friendly!
- 50 minute drive from Lake Tekapo or Mt Cook
Description
Experience the wonders of the night sky on a Twizel stargazing tour with Silver River Stargazing. Located in the heart of the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, this guided experience offers you the chance to observe the stars, planets and galaxies from one of the darkest and clearest night skies in the world.
With a maximum group size of 20, this small group star gazing tour in Twizel provides plenty of time using the telescopes, as well as the opportunity to ask questions along the way. Your Silver River Stargazing guide will point out constellations, explain the science behind deep-sky objects and share stories of the southern skies. Whether you're a complete beginner to stargazing or have an interest in astronomy, this Twizel stargazing tour offers an engaging and educational evening under the stars.
Using modern telescopes, you'll have fantastic views of the Milky Way, clusters, nebulae and even distant galaxies. Every Silver River Stargazing guest also receives a complimentary digital photo taken beneath the night sky to remember the experience. Star gazing tours in Twizel are available year-round and are timed to suit the darkest hours of the night, ensuring you have the best viewing experience.
Trip Includes
- 1 hour guided stargazing tour in Twizel
- Use of high-quality digital telescopes (with low guest-to-telescope ratio)
- Complimentary digital photo of your group
- Small groups (max 20 people)
- Complimentary shuttle from pick up location to stargazing base
Duration
Departures
- Departure times vary depending on the season & night sky
- Pick up from Twizel Stargazing meeting point at Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel, Twizel
- Operates daily all year
Other Information
- Child rates apply (3-15yrs)
- Please enquire first if booking with an infant under 3yrs
- Maximum group size is 20 for a personalised experience
- Please dress warmly & wear sturdy footwear. Temperatures get cold at night, even in summer months
- Stargazing is subject to weather conditions
Normal Retail Prices
- Adult: NZD$99.00
- Child (3-15yrs): NZD$79.00
All prices shown in NZD$.