Akaroa Guided Stargazing Tour - 90 Minutes
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August 2026
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What you can expect
Experience the magic of the night sky on a fun-filled 90-minute stargazing adventure in Akaroa, perfect for families! As the sun sets, you’ll get to see a dazzling display of stars, planets, and other amazing celestial wonders through two top-quality telescopes. Look through a 10-inch Dobsonian telescope and a ZWO Seestar S50 smart telescope all while enjoying the fresh night air away from the bright city lights.
Friendly expert astronomers will be your guides, sharing fun facts and stories about the stars and constellations that will spark curiosity and a sense of adventure! To keep everyone cosy and warm, guests are provided complimentary hot drinks and soft blankets, making it the perfect setting for a one-of-a-kind outing. Finally, finish your tour with a unique photo souvenir of you and your guests below the stars.
Whether you are an up-and-coming astronomer or just looking for a unique experience, this stargazing tour is a fantastic way to connect with the universe and create unforgettable memories together.
Location
What you need to know
- The digital souvenir photo will be sent to guests in the days following the tour.
- 90-minute stargazing tour with an expert astronomer
- One 10-inch Dobsonian telescope
- One ZWO Seestar S50 smart telescope
- A digital souvenir photo of guests under the night sky
- Complimentary hot drinks
- Cosy blankets and seats
- Transportation to and from Akaroa Heritage Park
- Food or snacks
- Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure
- Available seven days a week at select times
- Departure times vary with the sunset, estimated departure times below:
- December to January from 10.30pm to 12.30am
- February from 10pm to 12am
- March from 9.30pm to 11.30pm
- April to August from 7.30pm to 9.30pm
- September from 8pm to 10pm
- October from 9.30pm to 11.30pm
- November from 10pm to 12am
- This experience is 90 minutes in duration.
- This experience is located at Akaroa Heritage Park, 280 Long Bay Road, Akaroa 7583.
- Comfortable shoes
- Warm layers of clothing
- Water bottle
- Camera and smartphone
- Smoking and alcohol consumption is not permitted during the tour
- All children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times
- Maximum of 10 participants
- In the event of rain or inclement weather your experience will still go ahead unless contacted by the experience provider
- Guests are asked to refrain from using white lights including LCD screens, flash photography, highly illuminated mobile phones, flashlights and torches
- Please respect provided equipment, any damages will be charged to guests and may result in the experience ending early
- Admission will be denied to guests who are intoxicated, under the influence of illicit substances or inappropriately dressed, no refund will be given
- The visibility of certain astronomical objects may vary depending on the time of year and moon phase, this is considered beyond the control of the experience provider
- Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
Accessibility
- Wheelchair friendly
- Motorised wheelchair friendly
- Mobility scooter friendly
- Hidden disability friendly
- Accessible drop off point
- Staff have had disability awareness training
- Carer can be accommodated in the experience to provide support
- Companion card accepted
