Chameleon Stargazing Tours, Tekapo

Name: Chameleon Stargazing Tours, Tekapo
Address: 2 Rapuwai Lane, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, 7999, New Zealand

Region: Canterbury

Category: Activities, Group Activities, Family & Leisure, Group Tours, Wildlife & Nature Tours, and Tours

Quality and budget-friendly Tekapo stargazing tours.

Our stargazing location is a 4-minute drive from Lake Tekapo village centre, next to the Tekapo River. It is a perfect spot for stargazing where zero light pollution can be found.

With our comfortable outdoor furniture and system heating, you will be able to immerse yourself in the astronomy journey.

Less commercial, more about stars

Camouflage into the night sky with Chameleon Stargazing.

We will escort you to our stargazing location where there is nearly zero light pollution.
Your professional astronomy guide will take you on an astronomy journey, from ancient stories of constellations to science facts, from Greek mythology to Maori legends.
You will also see a variety of deep sky objects through our powerful 9.25-inch computerised telescope.
We provide a photography service, your guide will take individual photos for you with the stars.
Your astronomy guide will teach you everything you’d like to know about the telescope and the night sky.

Tekapo Stargazing Tour Options

You can choose from a private stargazing tour at our location or a shared group with our other guests.

(prices in NZ$, subject to change)

Shared Stargazing Tour

This is our classic experience. During this tour, you will share a 90 min astronomy experience with other night sky enthusiasts (up to 12 people), your professional astronomy guide will give you an explanation of the night sky and show you deep sky objects through our powerful 9.25-inch telescope.