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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.
Available Bookings from 7 Jul to 20 Jul 2024
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- Adult$119.00
- Child$99.00
- Adult$119.00
- Child$99.00
- Adult$119.00
- Child$99.00
- Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$99.00
- Adult$119.00
- Child$99.00
- Adult$119.00
- Child$99.00
- Adult$119.00
- Child$99.00
- Adult$119.00
- Child$99.00
- Adult$119.00
- Child$99.00
- Adult$119.00
- Child$99.00
- Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$99.00
- Adult$119.00
- Child$99.00
- Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$99.00
- Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$99.00
- Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$99.00
- Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$99.00
- Adult$119.00
- Child$99.00
- Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$99.00
- Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$99.00
- Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$99.00
- Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$99.00
- Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$99.00
- Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$99.00
- Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$99.00
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Amazing experience
cathyboreanaz from
Australia
The amazing night under the stars.
suresh from
NZ
The amazing night under the stars.
suresh from
NZ
The amazing night under the stars.
suresh from
NZ
Lucky us. Awsome experience!
ellenx from
China
Informative and amazing tour
Joe Tan from
Singapore
Hot pools in the snow!
Felicity Bruce from
NZ
Amazing night
daa from
Netherlands
Amazing night
daa from
Netherlands
Amazing night
daa from
Netherlands
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Jade Star from Australia wrote on 07 February 2024
Cloudy Stars
Unfortunately on the night we went there was cloud cover which was completely out of the companies control, however they adapted well into a vr tour of the sky as it would have been on a clear night. Moreover, once we went to the hotpools our guide was still able to point out the stars that were beginning to shine through the clouds and gave us lots of stories about culture, space and space missions. Very knowledgeable. I really enjoyed the evening even though it was cloudy.
selenad from New Zealand wrote on 29 June 2024
Stargazing at Tekapo springs
I've done this tour twice now, the first with my husband, we enjoyed the experience so much that we decided to go back with our children 5 years later and the experience has only gotten better, great information given, and the warmed blankets that were handed out for the telescope section of the tour. There is no better way to see the night sky. Thank you
Jan Clothier from New Zealand wrote on 19 March 2024
Not for a cloudy night
Knowledgeable and friendly presenters. Not their fault cloud came along at inconvenient moments. A large group (29) meant I always felt I could only have a quick peek in the telescopes. In the end, an expensive soak in a lovely hot pool. Could have been different on a better weather night.
shiewcherk from Singapore wrote on 14 June 2024
Enjoyed all facilities and services
The weather wasn't its best due to the cloudy sky but with the hot and cold drinks, the thick blankets to keep us warm when outside on the telescope, the VR experience to teach us more on the stars and soaking in the hot pool of chlorine water while our guide was pointing out the stars and explaining, I think they did their best to educate us and keep us entertained. Had a try on the drying machine in the changing room too, didn't know such a thing existed. Honestly, I preferred this to Mt John Observatory with Dark Sky Reserve. Would have been Fantastic if not for the clouds, which is not within their control!
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gabrave from New Zealand wrote on 25 April 2024
Hot pools and Stargazing Experience
We had a great experience and our tour guide is amazing as well as the other staff from Tekapo spring.