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Stargazing & Hot Pool Experience - Tekapo Springs

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Join us for a magical stellar evening with New Zealand’s only guided hot pools and star gazing experience!

Join us for a magical stellar evening with New Zealand’s only guided hot pools and star gazing experience!

Highlights

  • Incredible dark sky hot pool experience!
  • Fully guided stargazing tour

Located at the renowned Tekapo Springs resort, the tour combines the spectacular Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve with exclusive access to a relaxing hot pool.

The journey begins with an outdoor tour where you’re introduced to the dazzling night skies of Tekapo – look through telescopes and learn about fascinating astronomy with your guide! In poor weather you’ll enjoy a customised virtual reality tour of Tekapo’s night skies with a unique blend of science and storytelling.

You’ll then enjoy exclusive access to our soul-warming 38℃ hot pool where you can relax on a floating hammock and marvel at the sparkling display of stars as you explore the wonder of Tekapo’s night skies. Your guide remains poolside to tell you more about the stars and share local stories.

The Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve boasts some of the clearest, darkest night skies in the world and is the largest reserve in the southern hemisphere.

Adult $129.00
Child $79.00 (6-15 years old)

What's included

  • Fully guided star gazing - English speaking tours only
  • Dark sky hot pool experience
  • Complimentary towel hire

Duration

  • Allow approximately 90 minutes for the whole experience

Location

  • 300 Lakeside Drive, Lake Tekapo 7945, New Zealand
  • Tekapo Hot Springs are located in Tekapo; Approximately 3 hours drive South of Christchurch and 3 hours 15minutes drive North of Queenstown

Restrictions

  • Child pricing applies to children 6 to 15 years.

    Children over 6 years old are welcome to join any of the tours. However, the operator suggests families with multiple younger children may be more suited to the earliest tour available.

Notes

  • Child Friendly: The experience welcomes families with children on the First Tour only.

    Departure Tour Times*:

    25 Sept to 22 Oct First tour 9.15pm, Second tour 10.30pm

    23 Oct to 5 Nov First tour 9.45pm, Second tour 11.00pm

    6 Nov to 26 Nov First tour 10.15pm, Second tour 11.30pm

    27 Nov to 28 Jan First tour 10.45pm, Second tour 11.59pm

    29 Jan to 25 Feb First tour 10.15pm, Second tour 11.30pm

    26 Feb to 3 Mar First tour 9.45pm, Second tour 11.00pm.

    * Tour timings might differ from the timings stated above. Please check the booking confirmation from Tekapo Springs with for the correct start time of your tour.


    Please check-in 15mins prior at Tekapo Springs reception for all bookings. In the unlikely event that the outdoor tour is not possible due to weather conditions, an alternative indoor tour will be provided.

    Please note that our tour start times change seasonally to accommodate the sunset. You will receive a confirmation email from Tekapo Star Gazing that states your tour start time within 2 days of making your purchase on BookMe.

    PLEASE NOTE: Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable however discounted tickets can be used as credit towards a normal priced activity or treatment with the difference being paid directly to Tekapo Springs.

Available Bookings from 10 Nov to 23 Nov 2024

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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  • Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$79.00

  • Adult$129.00
  • Child$79.00

  • Adult$129.00
  • Child$79.00

  • Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$79.00

  • Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$79.00

  • Adult$129.00
  • Child$79.00

  • Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$79.00

  • Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$79.00

  • Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$79.00

  • Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$79.00

  • Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$79.00

  • Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$79.00

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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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Hyegyeong Lee from South Korea wrote on 23 January 2020

한여름밤의 꿈같은 :)

투어 다녀오고 나서도 꿈꾼것 같은 기분이 쉽사리 가시지 않았습니다. 태어나 처음으로 하늘에서 별이 쏟아진다는 말이 이런거구나를 온몸으로 느끼는 시간이었습니다. 가이드님의 설명 덕분에 모르던 별에 관한 이야기들 듣는 영어청취 시간도 ㅋㅋ 흥미로웠고요. 무엇보다도 투어 후반부에 따뜻한 온천에서 몸을 녹이며 물 위에 둥둥 떠서 별을 감상했던 시간은 평생에 잊지 못할 낭만적인 시간이었습니다. 날씨만 좋다면, 단연코 최고의 경험이 될거라 믿어의심치 않아요 :)

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bokyongo from South Korea wrote on 06 January 2020

최고의 경험!!!

미리 날씨를 체크하고 맑은날 선택하시면 더 좋은 관광이 되실거에요~ 다행이 날씨가 너무 맑은날이라 너무 좋은 경험을 했습니다. 늦은 밤에 프로그램이 실행이되서 미리 조금 주무시고 오시는게 좋아요~

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Jungeun Choi from South Korea wrote on 08 March 2019

별이 없었음

별도 없고 다른 스타게이징투어하눈 곳들은 환불하는 날임에도 끝까지 강행해서 스파만 하고왔어요 스파시설도 별로 였구요 돈아깝네여

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Myungshin from South Korea wrote on 05 January 2019

괜찮았어요

영어가 안되서 알아듣지못한거말곤 좋았어요ㅋㅋ 별보며 핫풀에 누워있는데도 계속 설명해주시더라구요 물도 생각보단 따뜻해서 좋았구요 날씨좋은날이라 별도 잘보이고 그럭저럭 만족스럽습니다

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Hyesun from South Korea wrote on 01 January 2019

날씨가 중요

구름 많아서 별 하나도 못봣어요 진짜 아까웟어요 다음날도 구름이 많앗어요 환불 안해주네요

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