Hanmer Springs Stargazing & Astronomy Tours
Experience The Magic Of The Night Sky Like Never Before.
Canterbury Stargazing Experiences
Our main tour is our ‘Stargazing Experience’. This involves spending 2 hours (start to finish including travel) with us under our wonderful night sky in Hanmer Springs.
Our resident astronomer will take you on a journey through the cosmos, learning about constellations and their meaning throughout history. Learn how we got here, where we are and where we are going next!
You will be using state-of-the-art astronomy equipment to see celestial objects such as planets, stars and much more that aren’t available to the naked eye!
About Nightsky Adventures
We are a locally owned and operated astronomy/stargazing company currently based out of Hanmer Springs, New Zealand.
Our goal is to make North Canterbury known for astronomy and its beautiful night sky, we hope to ignite a passion in astronomy in as many people as possible all while providing a once in a lifetime astronomy ‘Adventure’ that our valued guests won’t ever forget.
Facts About The Southern Hemisphere Skies
- Â 6000+ Stars – There are over 6,000 stars visible to the naked eye in New Zealand, with many more visible through telescopes or binoculars.
- Clear Skies Ahead – New Zealand is home to some of the clearest night skies in the world, thanks to its low levels of light pollution and clear air.
- Matariki – The Matariki star cluster, also known as the Pleiades, is an important cultural symbol in Maori culture and marks the beginning of the Year.
- Canopus Star – Canopus, the second-brightest star in the sky, is visible from New Zealand and is often used for navigation by sailors and stargazers alike.
