Lake Tekapo: Mount John Summit Stargazing Experience
Title as written by Dark Sky Project
About This Experience
A 105-minute round trip from Dark Sky Project's lakefront base in Lake Tekapo to the 1,029 m Mount John summit, with an astronomy guide, telescopes and an extreme cold weather jacket.
The sections below quote the operator's own listing. Where it says "we" or "us", that is the operator, so send questions such as dietary needs to them through your booking.
In the Operator's Own Words
- Guided stargazing experience at Mount John summit
- Exclusive access to Mount John Observatory summit
- Viewing through high‑powered telescopes and observatory dome
- Expert astronomy guide and commentary
- Return transport from Dark Sky Project base to summit
What's Included
- ✓ Guided mountaintop stargazing experience (round trip of 1 hour 45 minutes)
- ✓ Exclusive access to Mount John Observatory summit (1,029m)
- ✓ Expert astronomy guide and storytelling
- ✓ Return transport between Dark Sky Project base and summit
- ✓ Extreme cold weather jacket provided
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Good to Know
- The nature of the tour requires a minimal level of fitness. You need to be confident walking 100 meters on a gravel incline and be able to climb a couple of steps in the dark.
- Language - You are required to speak the language of the tour due to Health & Safety purposes, if you cannot speak the language, you will not be allowed to join the tour.
- This tour is weather dependent. Tours can be cancelled in bad weather; however, an indoor alternate will be offered as an alternative or full refund provided
- This outdoor evening experience is family-friendly with an age restriction of 10 years and over.
- As this is a mountaintop experience, we recommend wearing warm clothing year-round. We do provide Extreme cold weather jackets on check-in.
Not Suitable For
- Children under 10 years
- People with mobility impairments
Not Allowed
- Flash photography
Meeting Point
Please check in at least 20 minutes prior to departure at the local supplier's, Dark Sky Project, base, at the Takapō (Tekapo) lakefront. If you are booking a time after midnight please double check the date you are booking.
