Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo
Embark on a mind-blowing 75-minute journey through the wonders of the night sky! Join our intimate tour, limited to 10 people, ensuring an unparalleled telescope-to-guest ratio in Tekapo. Our experienced guides, equipped with powerful 14” telescopes and astro-lasers, guarantee awe-inspiring views of deep space objects and easy naked-eye observations of stars and constellations. Capture the magic with a group photo under the stars (weather permitting), a complimentary gift from us.
What’s included
English-speaking guide
Complimentary transport to and from the Silver River Stargazing office in Tekapo to the stargazing site located just minutes away from Lake Tekapo Township
Use of our toasty warm-down jackets
A guided tour of the night sky
Use of our 14” modern telescopes
Small group tours with a maximum of 10 people
Vast 360° views of the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve
A free photo taken under the stars for you to share with a digital link made available
Not included
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Pricing & availability
Things to know
Voucher type
- Present your mobile voucher
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
100% refund to your original payment method or credits
- Up to 24 hours before booking date
Non-refundable
- From 24 hours before the booking date
1hr 15min Duration
Please select a tour date
Join in group
Eligibility
Participants must be aged 3+ to participate in this activity
Children aged 3-15 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Children aged 16+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Infants under 3 years old are welcome to join, but you must contact the operator before making your booking. Infants still take up a seat on the shuttle, with a limit of 1 infant per tour. To book your infant, please contact the operator by calling +64-27-900-0335 or emailing hello@silverriver.co.nz to check availability
Group size: 1-10 participant(s)
Usage validity
- The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
- Guided tour with experience tourguide, enhancing your experience with abundant opportunities for questions and answers
- Immerse yourself in naked-eye observations and telescope views with our 14″ Meade telescope, exploring stars and constellations
- Capture a personalized moment with an individual photograph of you and your party under the enchanting starry sky
- Enjoy an intimate setting with our low guest-to-guide ratio, capped at ten people, ensuring a personalized stargazing experience
- Travel hassle-free with a complimentary shuttle from our check-in office to our private stargazing location, bundled with warm winter jackets
- [Departure] meet up at Silver River Stargazing. You can choose to depart at the following times: 00:15, 00:30, 00:45, 01:00, 01:15, 01:30, 18:30, 18:31, 18:45, 18:46, 19:00, 19:01, 19:15, 19:16, 19:30, 19:31, 19:45, 20:00, 20:01, 20:15, 20:16, 20:30, 20:31, 20:45, 20:46, 21:00, 21:01, 21:15, 21:30, 21:31, 21:45, 21:46, 22:00, 22:01, 22:15, 22:16, 22:30, 22:31, 22:45, 23:00, 23:15, 23:30, 23:45, 23:59. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking, You must arrive at the office on time for check-in (15 minutes before tour departure time).Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time Latecomers or no-shows can’t be refunded
- [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s) 15 min(s), Guided tour, Stargazing Tours
- [Return] at Silver River Stargazing, You can choose to return at the following times: 00:00. Options available can vary based on the departure time you selected at booking and the duration of the itinerary.
- Day {num}
Additional information
Please be responsible for your personal belongings. Klook / the operator will not be held liable for any lost belongings during the trip
We do not have jackets in child sizes, so please ensure that children are dressed up nice and warmly
As the seasons change, so does our night sky. Some stars are always visible, but some can only be seen during a certain time of year
During the winter months, sunset is much earlier, so our tours start early. This is great if you are bringing young children on the tour, but the weather can get very cold
During the summer, our tours start later, but the weather is much warmer
If your tour is going to be canceled due to very adverse weather, you will be notified via the email address you or your travel agent have provided. In some situations, when we believe that the weather has a chance of clearing up later in the night, we might push the start time of your tour later
Photos that are taken during your tour are uploaded to our public Flickr account, which you can access and download from your desktop. If you are accessing Flickr from your mobile device, you will need to download the free Flickr app. Each person who booked a tour will be emailed after the tour with a link to Flickr to access photos. Please keep in mind that this may take 24-48 hours. Photos taken during your tour will occasionally be used on our social media platforms and on our website to showcase the tour experience. Participation in tour photos is voluntary
All of our stargazing and astrophotography tours take place at private locations on our high country station. 50,000 acres of pure darkness, all of which are located inside the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve What to bring
Raincoat or poncho / Water bottle What to wear
Warm clothing
Please dress accordingly depending on the day’s weather conditions Accessibility
This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible Address
Silver River Stargazing
48a D Archiac Drive, Lake Tekapo 7945, New Zealand
How to get there: We are located just 3 hours’ drive from Christchurch. Several highway options are available between Christchurch and Geraldine, including State Highway 1 or scenic State Highway 72. From Geraldine, follow State Highway 79 to Fairlie, then follow State Highway 8 to Lake Tekapo township. The entrance to Balmoral Farmyard and Shop is on the western end of Lake Tekapo township, after Peppers Bluewater Resort
Please refer to the map for assistance
Meet with guide