Why Lake Tekapo?
Located in the heart of the Dark Sky Reserve, Lake Tekapo offers crystal-clear skies and minimal light pollution—perfect for stargazing.
Our Stargazing Experiences
- Summit Experience: Stargaze from Mount John Observatory.
- Crater Experience: Intimate outdoor tour at Cowan’s Observatory.
- Indoor Dark Sky Experience: A multimedia journey through the universe.
Travel Tips
- Drive Times:
Christchurch → Tekapo: ~3 hrs
Queenstown → Tekapo: ~3 hrs 30 mins
Twizel → Tekapo: ~45 mins - Book Early: Tours sell out fast.