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Akaroa: Stargazing Tour with 2 Telescopes & Souvenir Photos

By Akaroa Stargazing
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €56 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Experience truly pristine dark skies, far from city light pollution.
  • Explore the cosmos with two telescopes: a 10-inch Dobsonian and ZWO Seestar S50.
  • Receive instant digital photos of nebulae, captured live during your tour!
  • Plus, get a unique digital souvenir photo of you under the stunning night sky.
  • Get personalised guidance and cosy comforts in our intimate small-group setting.

Activity location

    • Akaroa
    • Akaroa, Canterbury, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 280 Long Bay Road, Akaroa 7583, New Zealand | Your guide will be greeting you 10 minutes before the scheduled departure at the car park.
    • Akaroa, Canterbury, New Zealand

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Akaroa: Stargazing Tour with 2 Telescopes & Souvenir Photos

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
€55.67 x 1 Adult€55.67
Total
Price is €55.67

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided stargazing tour with an expert astronomer
  • Inclusions
    Use of 10-inch Dobsonian telescope
  • Inclusions
    Use of ZWO Seestar S50 smart telescope
  • Inclusions
    Digital photos of nebulae and deep-sky objects (shared instantly)
  • Inclusions
    Personalised digital souvenir photo under the night sky (sent the next day)
  • Inclusions
    Complimentary hot drink
  • Inclusions
    Cosy blankets
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pick-up and drop-off (transport to Akaroa Heritage Park)

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Torch
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Step into the extraordinary under Akaroa's famously dark skies! Our “Night Awe” tour offers an intimate journey through the Southern Hemisphere's celestial wonders with expert astronomer Luca.

    You'll explore distant galaxies, vibrant nebulae, and planets through two powerful telescopes: a 10-inch Dobsonian for stunning visual details and a ZWO Seestar S50 smart telescope for live astrophotography. Witness the breathtaking Milky Way overhead.

    Take home some unique digital photo souvenirs: instant nebula photos captured live with our smart telescope, and a personalised digital souvenir photo of you under the starry sky, sent the next day.

    Enjoy complimentary hot drink and cosy blankets for ultimate comfort. Small group sizes ensure a personalised, immersive experience. Perfect for all ages, this unique adventure will leave you inspired!

Location

Activity location

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    • Akaroa
    • Akaroa, Canterbury, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 280 Long Bay Road, Akaroa 7583, New Zealand | Your guide will be greeting you 10 minutes before the scheduled departure at the car park.
    • Akaroa, Canterbury, New Zealand