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Crater Experience at Cowan's Observatory
Crater Experience at Cowan's Observatory
Crater Experience at Cowan's Observatory
Tekapo Night Skies
Crater Experience at Cowan's Observatory

Crater Experience at Cowan's Observatory

By Dark Sky Project
9.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$120 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 15m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

The ultimate stargazing experience. Enjoy maximum time under the stars whilst enhancing your knowledge of the Southern skies at our private observatory.

Designed specifically with stargazing in mind, Cowan’s Observatory is the perfect introductory stargazing experience. Over 75 minutes, you'll explore the stars with both the naked eye and powerful telescopes.

Every night offers a new spectacle. From the Milky Way to distant galaxies beyond, our guides use handheld lasers to show you the best of the evolving night sky. They'll help you discover the stars and planets, and understand what it all means.

Nestled in a giant purpose-built crater to provide maximum wind protection and minimum light pollution, our expert astronomy guides will enhance your knowledge and understanding of our Southern Skies as you admire and ponder the possibilities through our powerful optical telescopes.

Activity location

  • Dark Sky Project
    • 1 Motuariki Lane,
    • 7945, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Dark Sky Project
    • 1 Motuariki Lane,
    • 7945, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

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Crater Experience - English
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes1h 15m1h 15m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$120.04 x 1 AdultAU$120.04
Total
Price is AU$120.04
Until Wed, 6 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedDiscover the stars and planets using with our guide's lasers and telescopes
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate facility with powerful telescopic viewing technologies
  • What's includedWhat's includedExplore the endless Southern skies, observe planets, galaxies, and the depths of the Milky Way
  • What's includedWhat's includedExpert astronomy guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transport to the Crater facility from the Dark Sky base
  • What's includedWhat's includedExpert astronomy guides who will tailor your experience according to what is visible on that night
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks, unless specified
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 5 years
  • Dress warm all year round
  • A minimum of 2 people per tour is required. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

Activity itinerary

Dark Sky Project
Allow one of our astronomy guides to introduce you to the southern night sky. Take a look through our telescopes at Cowan’s hill and discover a few hidden secrets throughout the Milky Way. This tour is perfect for your first stargazing experience, and will only operate if the sky is clear enough to see some of our southern night sky objects. The facilities we keep at Cowan's Observatory are similar to what you'd be using on Mt John, but the tour is a little shorter. It is a dark sky location just like Mount John. Cowan's observatory is closer to the township, offering a more sheltered environment. This makes it a great choice for families. Warm clothing is essential, all year round.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESDark Sky Project
    • 1 Motuariki Lane,
    • 7945, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEDark Sky Project
    • 1 Motuariki Lane,
    • 7945, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

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