Chameleon Stargazing Tours, Tekapo, Canterbury

Region: Canterbury

Category: Activities, Group Activities, Family & Leisure Activities, Group Tours, Wildlife, Farm & Eco Tours, Stargazing, and Tours

Affordable and High-Quality Stargazing Tours in Lake Tekapo, South Island, New Zealand.

Located just a short 4-minute drive from Lake Tekapo village centre, right beside the serene Tekapo River, our stargazing site boasts unparalleled darkness for optimal celestial viewing.

Experience the wonders of the cosmos in comfort with our cosy outdoor seating and efficient heating system, allowing you to fully engage in your astronomical adventure.

Emphasising a genuine connection to the stars, our star gazing tours prioritise celestial exploration over commercialisation.

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 Star Gazing

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.