Night Awe - Stargazing Tour in Akaroa

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Experience Akaroa's incredible dark skies! Get stunning nebula photos, a souvenir photo under the stars, hot drinks & expert guide. Unforgettable!

Experience Akaroa's incredible dark skies! Get stunning nebula photos, a souvenir photo under the stars, hot drinks & expert guide. Unforgettable!

Highlights

  • Expert Guided Journey: Join Luca, our passionate astronomer, for an engaging and easy-to-understand cosmic adventure.
  • Two Powerful Telescopes: View celestial wonders through our 10-inch Dobsonian telescope and capture stunning photos with our ZWO Seestar S50 smart telescope.
  • Instant Nebula Photos: Receive digital photos of nebulae and deep-sky objects captured live during your tour, ready to share!
  • Your Personal Starry Souvenir: Get a beautiful digital photo of yourself (or your group) under the night sky, sent to you the next day.
  • Cozy Comforts: Stay warm with complimentary hot drink and provided blankets.
  • Intimate Small Group Setting: Enjoy a personalized experience with plenty of time for questions and observations.

Escape the everyday and immerse yourself in the breathtaking night skies above Akaroa! Our "Night Awe" tour offers an intimate and unforgettable journey into the Southern Hemisphere's celestial wonders, right from the tranquil Akaroa Heritage Park.

What Makes "Night Awe" Special:

  • Pristine Dark Skies: Akaroa's remote location means minimal light pollution, providing crystal-clear views of the stars, planets, and galaxies – a sight rarely seen from urban areas.
  • Expert Guidance: Join Luca, our passionate and knowledgeable astronomer. He makes complex cosmic concepts easy to understand and fascinating for everyone, from absolute beginners to seasoned stargazers.
  • Two Powerful Telescopes: Experience the cosmos through a large 10-inch Dobsonian telescope for incredible visual detail, and a cutting-edge ZWO Seestar S50 smart telescope that captures stunning images of distant nebulae live during your tour!
  • Unforgettable Photo Souvenirs: Astrophotography Delivered Instantly: Receive amazing digital photos of nebulae and deep-sky objects, captured right there with our smart telescope and shared with you immediately – perfect for sharing your cosmic adventure on social media!
  • Your Moment Under the Stars: We'll also take a beautiful digital souvenir photo of you (or your group) under the stunning Akaroa night sky, sent directly to you the very next day. Cherish this unique memory!
  • Comfort is Key: We provide complimentary hot drink and cozy blankets to ensure you stay warm and comfortable throughout your stargazing experience.
  • Intimate Group Size: Our tours are kept to small groups, ensuring a personalised experience and plenty of time for questions and telescope viewing.


Adult $99.00 (16+)
Child $59.00 (5-15 years)

What's included

  • Guided stargazing tour with expert astronomer
  • Access to two powerful telescopes: a 10-inch Dobsonian & a ZWO Seestar S50
  • Instant digital photos of nebulae and deep-sky objects
  • Personalized digital souvenir photo under the night sky (sent the next day)
  • Complimentary hot drink
  • Cozy blankets and seats

Duration

  • Allow approximately 90 minutes for the whole experience

Location

  • 280 Long Bay Road
  • Akaroa 7583
  • New Zealand

Restrictions

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Please Note: The Stargazing Site is about 100m away from the car park, on a grassy and slightly uneven surface. Toilets are wheelchair accessible.

Available Bookings from 14 Jun to 27 Jun 2025

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Philipp Vormeier from Germany wrote on 06 October 2024

Phänomenale Sternentour in Akaroa!

Eine wunderbare Tour durch den südlichen Sternenhimmel! Der Guide war extrem passioniert und das Setting war einfach atemberaubend. Sehr liebevoll mit gemütlichen Stühlen, warmen Getränken und einem phänomenalen Teleskop wurde einem die Astronomie näher gebracht und einzelne Sterne erklärt. Ich würde es jedem sofort empfehlen.

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From Night Awe - Stargazing Tour in Akaroa

Kia Ora Philipp, Thank you for your excellent review! We're pleased our stargazing tour gave you an unforgettable evening. We look forward to sharing more celestial wonders with you and others in the future! Akaroa Stargazing team

Frank from New Zealand wrote on 23 April 2024

Stargazing

We had an amazing tour with Luca, who told interesting stories about the sky in a funny way, with plenty of time to look at the stars and moon whilst staying warm with a cup of tea

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Kia Ora Frank, We are pleased to read you had a great time learning and observing our Southern Skies. Thank you for your feedback. Akaroa Stargazing team

Victor David-Ameline from France wrote on 19 April 2024

Awesome Stargazing Experience

We had a wonferful stargazing tour thanks to Luka ! He explained us everything about stars, light pollution, nebulas or constellations. The night sky was perfect so we were able to observe Alpha Centauri, the Moon and others celestial objects through binoculars and a telescope. We highly recommand this great experience !

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Kia Ora Victor, We're glad you had a fantastic stargazing tour with Luca! It's wonderful to hear that his insights on stars, light pollution, nebulas, and constellations added to your experience. Thank you for recommending our Night Awe! Merci. Akaroa Stargazing team

michellel55 from Australia wrote on 14 February 2024

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My family and two teenagers loved this experience. Luca is very passionate about what he does and we learned so much while checking the stars and moon. So glad we did!

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From Night Awe - Stargazing Tour in Akaroa

Kia Ora Michelle, Thank you for the great feedback! We're delighted to hear that your family enjoyed the stargazing experience with us. It's fantastic to know that you all learned so much while exploring the stars and the Moon.

Saraya Shakeshaft from New Zealand wrote on 03 January 2024

Outstanding experience

We had a wonderful educational fun night with Luca ☺️ Learnt so much laughed even more thank you for an amazing experience.

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From Night Awe - Stargazing Tour in Akaroa

Kia Ora Saraya, Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted that you had a wonderful and educational night with us at Akaroa Stargazing. Making learning enjoyable while sharing the beauty of the night sky is always a pleasure. Your appreciation means a lot to us; we're grateful for the opportunity to create such a memorable experience for you. Akaroa Stargazing team

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10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July

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