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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 $119.00
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, third tour 1.15am

    27 Nov to 28 Jan First tour 10.45pm, Second tour 11.59pm, third tour 1.15am

    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 30 Nov to 13 Dec 2023

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

  • Adult$119.00
  • Child$79.00

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

  • Adult$119.00
  • 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$119.00
  • 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$119.00
  • Child$79.00

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

  • Adult$119.00
  • 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

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

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

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rebeccaj19 from New Zealand wrote on 04 November 2023

Well worth it

Great evening, very informative and the pools were amazing

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cathyboreanaz from Australia wrote on 21 October 2023

Amazing experience

The team was experienced and enthusiastic. The hot pool stargazing was amazing and something I highly recommend to people travelling to Lake Tekapo

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Amy Hamilton from United States wrote on 20 August 2023

Great stargazing experience

Great stargazing experience with very relaxing hot pools!

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sams35 from New Zealand wrote on 17 July 2023

Best place to look at the stars

This star gazing trip was so good we really rnjoyed with the friendly and very knowledgeable crew. Getting in the hot pool was like a reward after looking at the stars out on the deck.

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KM from Singapore wrote on 22 April 2023

Thank you Peter!

As the weather was bad, we could only enjoy a virtual reality tour of Tekapo’s night skies. Horrible cold and cloudy day but the hot pool warmed us up. Our young and friendly guide, Peter was incredibly knowledgeable, humble and a great storyteller. He answered any questions thrown at him, you can tell he really loves astronomy. Overall great experience and highly recommended!

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