Crater Experience at Cowan's Observatory

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You can select up to 15 travelers in total.

Adult (18-99) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 15

Child (5-17) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15

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Crater Experience in Mandarin

2 Adults x $77.22

$154.44

Approx Total

$154.44

Mandarin speaking tour: This Crater Experience is taken by our Mandarin speaking guides.

Crater Experience - English

2 Adults x $77.22

$154.44

Approx Total

$154.44

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: Japanese, English
Discover the stars and planets using with our guide's lasers and telescopes
Private facility with powerful telescopic viewing technologies
Explore the endless Southern skies, observe planets, galaxies, and the depths of the Milky Way
Expert astronomy guide
Return transport to the Crater facility from the Dark Sky base
Expert astronomy guides who will tailor your experience according to what is visible on that night

Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Overview

The ultimate stargazing experience. Enjoy maximum time under the stars whilst enhancing your knowledge of the Southern skies at our private observatory. Designed specifically with stargazing in mind, Cowan’s Observatory is the perfect introductory stargazing experience. Over 75 minutes, you'll explore the stars with both the naked eye and powerful telescopes. Every night offers a new spectacle. From the Milky Way to distant galaxies beyond, our guides use handheld lasers to show you the best of the evolving night sky. They'll help you discover the stars and planets, and understand what it all means. Nestled in a giant purpose-built crater to provide maximum wind protection and minimum light pollution, our expert astronomy guides will enhance your knowledge and understanding of our Southern Skies as you admire and ponder the possibilities through our powerful optical telescopes.

Meeting points

Dark Sky Project
1 Motuariki Lane, , Lake Tekapo, New Zealand, NZ, 7999

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Dark Sky Project

Allow one of our astronomy guides to introduce you to the southern night sky. Take a look through our telescopes at Cowan’s hill and discover a few hidden secrets throughout the Milky Way. This tour is perfect for your first stargazing experience, and will only operate if the sky is clear enough to see some of our southern night sky objects. The facilities we keep at Cowan's Observatory are similar to what you'd be using on Mt John, but the tour is a little shorter. It is a dark sky location just like Mount John. Cowan's observatory is closer to the township, offering a more sheltered environment. This makes it a great choice for families. Warm clothing is essential, all year round.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age is 5 years
Dress warm all year round
A minimum of 2 people per tour is required. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

Free Cancellation

February 06100% refund

February 07No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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