Date Night - Private Stargazing Tour in Akaroa

Date Night - Private Stargazing Tour in Akaroa
From NZD $379.00
  • Duration: 90 Minutes (approx.)
  • Location: Akaroa, Canterbury
  • Product code: 2

QUICK HEADS-UP FOR BOOKING: Tours scheduled for 12:00 AM are technically on the next calendar day. For tonight's midnight tour, please select the date for tomorrow.


Join us for an unforgettable 90-minute private stargazing experience in Akaroa, the closest dark-sky experience just 90 minutes drive from Christchurch! This exclusive tour is designed for your private group of up to 10 guests, allowing for a truly intimate and tailored journey under the Southern night sky.

Led by your expert astronomy guide, you'll delve into stars, planets, galaxies, and constellations through powerful naked-eye observations, provided binoculars, and our state-of-the-art equipment. Peer through our incredible 10-inch Dobsonian telescope for breathtaking views, and capture stunning celestial images with our innovative ZWO Seestar S50 smart telescope. The experience is fully customizable: want to focus on a particular type of celestial object? Spend more time on deep-sky astrophotography? Or perhaps get more souvenir photos of your group under the stars? This private setting allows us to tailor the session to your interests and preferences. Please note that the visibility of certain astronomical objects may vary depending on the time of year and Moon phase.

With personalized narration and your dedicated guide, embark on an intimate cosmic journey, discovering the universe's secrets in the most captivating and memorable way. At the end of your experience, you'll receive the incredible celestial images captured by our Seestar S50. Your personal digital souvenir photo will be shared with you the following day or so.

INCLUDED

  • Expert astronomy guide (exclusive to your private group)
  • State-of-the-art 10-inch Dobsonian telescope
  • ZWO Seestar S50 smart telescope
  • Binoculars for enhanced wide-field viewing
  • High-resolution celestial images captured by the Seestar S50 (shared at the end of the tour)
  • Digital souvenir photo of you under the stars
  • Hot drink to keep you warm and cozy
  • Comfortable outdoor seating area to relax and gaze
  • Warm blankets for snuggling up

NOT INCLUDED

  • Transfers, pick-ups, & drop-offs
  • Food

WHAT TO BRING

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Warm clothing (layers recommended!)
  • Water bottle
  • Camera and smartphone

MEETING POINT

  • Akaroa Heritage Park, 280 Long Bay Road, Akaroa 7583
  • Google Maps link

GETTING TO THE MEETING POINT - IMPORTANT

You are responsible for your own transport to the meeting point.


Need Transport from Akaroa? If you require transport from your accommodation in Akaroa to our stargazing site, we recommend booking the local service:

Need Transport from Christchurch? If you are travelling from Christchurch, we recommend contacting one of the following shuttle services to arrange a return trip for your evening tour: