Star Gazing Akaroa

Embark on Akaroa's most unique cosmic and culinary journey! This 3-hour tour takes you from fascinating solar observation in daylight, through a beautiful Akaroa sunset complemented by a delicious local grazing platter, to a captivating exploration of the Southern night sky. Located just 90 minutes drive from Christchurch, it's the closest dark-sky experience you'll find!

Your expert astronomy guide will lead you through safe observation of our Sun with specialized solar telescopes, revealing sunspots and flares. As twilight descends, enjoy a gourmet grazing platter featuring local Akaroa produce. As darkness deepens, explore stars, planets, galaxies, and constellations through powerful naked-eye observations and our state-of-the-art equipment. Peer through our incredible 10-inch Dobsonian telescope for breathtaking views, and capture stunning celestial images with our innovative ZWO Seestar S50 smart telescope (used for both solar and night views). Please note that the visibility of certain astronomical objects may vary depending on the time of year and Moon phase.

With personalized narration and small group settings, you'll embark on a comprehensive cosmic and culinary adventure, discovering the universe's secrets in the most captivating and memorable way. At the end of your experience, you'll receive the incredible celestial images captured by our Seestar S50. Your personal digital souvenir photo will be shared with you the following day or so.

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 (shared the following day or so)
• 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
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