Night Awe - Stargazing Tour in Akaroa

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Join us for a unique stargazing tour in Akaroa. Let our expert guides reveal the secrets of the southern night sky, in a tranquil and intimate setting.

Join us for a unique stargazing tour in Akaroa. Let our expert guides reveal the secrets of the southern night sky, in a tranquil and intimate setting.

Highlights

  • Explore the night sky's beauty through our 8-inch telescope and binoculars
  • Relax with comfortable seating, warm drinks, and blankets
  • Receive a complimentary photo to remember your magical experience
  • Join our guide for a journey through the universe, blending science & mythology

Join our expert guide as he takes you into the world of astronomy. Observe the Banks Peninsula night sky light up by stellar wonders through the naked eye. Dive deeper into your knowledge of space as you take a thorough look through binoculars and a telescope.

On a clear night, there is no shortage of objects to look for and discover in the night sky, making stargazing an infinite source of amazement and a phenomenal experience.

Get cozy with a blanket and hot drink as you enjoy a fun, interactive night tour with a knowledgeable guide and a fascinated group. No prior astronomy knowledge is required!

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

What's included

  • Naked eye, binoculars and telescope observations
  • Hot drink
  • Blankets
  • Souvenir photo (will be send via email)
  • Toilets on site

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 26 Mar to 8 Apr 2025

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  • Adult$67.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$56.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$99.00
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  • Adult$67.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$49.00

  • Adult$99.00
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  • Adult$99.00
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  • Adult$65.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$99.00
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  • Adult$79.00
  • Child$47.00

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  • Adult$65.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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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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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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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

Rachel Healy from Ireland wrote on 27 November 2023

A memorable experience

I loved this stargazing tour in Akaroa. Luca is passionate about astronomy and made the experience both fun and informative. Couldn’t recommend enough to anyone in Akaroa

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Kia Ora Rachel, Thank you for rating your experience! We are happy to hear you enjoyed the stargazing tour in Akaroa. It was a pleasure to share the wonders of astronomy with you and make it both enjoyable and informative. Your recommendation means a lot, and we wish you all the best for any future stargazing adventure. Akaroa Stargazing team

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10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July

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