Star Gazing Akaroa

THE FIRST AND ONLY: Sungazing to Stargazing with Gourmet Platter.

Embark on Akaroa's most unique and exclusive journey! This is the FIRST and ONLY experience in all of New Zealand that transitions seamlessly from fascinating solar observation, through a stunning Akaroa sunset, and into the secrets of the Southern Skies

BONUS: The entire 3-hour experience is elevated by a delicious local gourmet grazing platter and is capped at just 6 guests for a truly intimate and unforgettable evening. Located just a 90-minute scenic drive from Christchurch, this is the closest dark-sky culinary experience you will find!

Why You Must Book This Experience (Limited to 6 Guests)

NZ's Most Exclusive Stargazing Experience.

This tour is designed for ultimate intimacy and attention. With capacity limited to six guests, you are guaranteed a personal, uncrowded experience. Your expert astronomy guide dedicates their focus entirely to your small group, ensuring every question is answered and every view through the telescope is spectacular.

The Seamless Day-to-Night Transition.

Witness the full spectrum of the cosmos in one evening. We begin with safe solar observation using specialized telescopes, revealing sunspots and flares. We then watch the beautiful Akaroa sunset (the perfect time for the platter!), followed by a captivating exploration of the Southern night sky as the darkness deepens.

Gourmet Grazing Platter Included.

The experience includes a gourmet grazing platter, featuring an indulgent spread of delicious, locally sourced goods. This culinary element transforms the experience into a sensory indulgence, making it the perfect date night or exclusive outing.

Explore with State-of-the-Art Equipment.

Your guide will lead you through naked-eye views, followed by up-close exploration using our powerful 10-inch Dobsonian telescope (for breathtaking high-magnification views) and our innovative ZWO Seestar S50 smart telescope (used for capturing stunning celestial images of both solar and night objects).

Leave with Stunning Digital Souvenirs.

You won't just take home memories. You will receive the incredible, high-resolution celestial images captured LIVE by our Seestar S50 during your tour. Your personal digital souvenir photo will be shared with you the following day or so, ensuring you have souvenirs to remember this one-of-a-kind experience.

INCLUDED

• Expert astronomy guide
• State-of-the-art 10-inch Dobsonian telescope
• Specialized solar telescope
• ZWO Seestar S50 smart telescope (for both solar & night images)
• Delicious local grazing platter
• High-resolution celestial images captured by the Seestar S50 (shared at the end of the tour)
• Digital souvenir photo of you under the stars
• Hot drink to keep you warm and cozy
• Comfortable outdoor seating area to relax and gaze
• Warm blankets for snuggling up

NOT INCLUDED

• Transfers, pick-ups, & drop-offs

WHAT TO BRING

• Comfortable shoes
• Warm clothing (layers recommended!)
• Water bottle
• Camera and smartphone

MEETING POINT

• Akaroa Heritage Park, 280 Long Bay Road, Akaroa 7583
• Google Maps link

GETTING TO THE MEETING POINT - IMPORTANT

You are responsible for your own transport to the meeting point.

Need Transport from Akaroa? If you require transport from your accommodation in Akaroa to our stargazing site, we recommend booking the local service:

• Akaroa Taxis: akaroataxis@gmail.com or +64 27 220 9718

Need Transport from Christchurch? If you are travelling from Christchurch, we recommend contacting one of the following shuttle services to arrange a return trip for your evening tour:

• Steve's Shuttle: stevenvrhvn@yahoo.com.au  or +64 21 232 4294
• NZ Look Shuttle: hello@nzlookshuttles.co.nz or +64 27 887 7701
• Cheeky Kea Transport: 0800 259 532

THE FIRST AND ONLY: Sungazing to Stargazing with Gourmet Platter.


Embark on Akaroa's most unique and exclusive journey! This is the FIRST and ONLY experience in all of New Zealand that transitions seamlessly from fascinating solar observation, through a stunning Akaroa sunset, and into the secrets of the Southern Skies


BONUS: The entire 3-hour experience is elevated by a delicious local gourmet grazing platter and is capped at just 6 guests for a truly intimate and unforgettable evening. Located just a 90-minute scenic drive from Christchurch, this is the closest dark-sky culinary experience you will find!

Why You Must Book This Experience (Limited to 6 Guests)

NZ's Most Exclusive Stargazing Experience.
This tour is designed for ultimate intimacy and attention. With capacity limited to six guests, you are guaranteed a personal, uncrowded experience. Your expert astronomy guide dedicates their focus entirely to your small group, ensuring every question is answered and every view through the telescope is spectacular.

The Seamless Day-to-Night Transition.
Witness the full spectrum of the cosmos in one evening. We begin with safe solar observation using specialized telescopes, revealing sunspots and flares. We then watch the beautiful Akaroa sunset (the perfect time for the platter!), followed by a captivating exploration of the Southern night sky as the darkness deepens.

Gourmet Grazing Platter Included.
The experience includes a gourmet grazing platter, featuring an indulgent spread of delicious, locally sourced goods. This culinary element transforms the experience into a sensory indulgence, making it the perfect date night or exclusive outing.

Explore with State-of-the-Art Equipment.
Your guide will lead you through naked-eye views, followed by up-close exploration using our powerful 10-inch Dobsonian telescope (for breathtaking high-magnification views) and our innovative ZWO Seestar S50 smart telescope (used for capturing stunning celestial images of both solar and night objects).

Leave with Stunning Digital Souvenirs.
You won't just take home memories. You will receive the incredible, high-resolution celestial images captured LIVE by our Seestar S50 during your tour. Your personal digital souvenir photo will be shared with you the following day or so, ensuring you have souvenirs to remember this one-of-a-kind experience.

INCLUDED Expert astronomy guide State-of-the-art 10-inch Dobsonian telescope Specialized solar telescope ZWO Seestar S50 smart telescope (for both solar & night images) Delicious local grazing platter High-resolution celestial images captured by the Seestar S50 (shared at the end of the tour) Digital souvenir photo of you under the stars Hot drink to keep you warm and cozy Comfortable outdoor seating area to relax and gaze Warm blankets for snuggling up NOT INCLUDED Transfers, pick-ups, & drop-offs WHAT TO BRING Comfortable shoes Warm clothing (layers recommended!) Water bottle Camera and smartphone MEETING POINT Akaroa Heritage Park, 280 Long Bay Road, Akaroa 7583 Google Maps link GETTING TO THE MEETING POINT - IMPORTANT You are responsible for your own transport to the meeting point.


Need Transport from Akaroa? If you require transport from your accommodation in Akaroa to our stargazing site, we recommend booking the local service:
Akaroa Taxis: akaroataxis@gmail.com or +64 27 220 9718 Need Transport from Christchurch? If you are travelling from Christchurch, we recommend contacting one of the following shuttle services to arrange a return trip for your evening tour:



Steve's Shuttle: stevenvrhvn@yahoo.com.au or +64 21 232 4294 NZ Look Shuttle: hello@nzlookshuttles.co.nz or +64 27 887 7701 Cheeky Kea Transport: 0800 259 532