Dark Sky Project Tours

Indoor Cultural Astronomy, 45 Minutes starts at $34.70 per person. Cowan's Observatory, 75 Minutes starts at $78 per person, and Mount John Summit Stargazing starts at $135 per person. All prices are per person, and all three tours can be cancelled for free up to 24 hours before the start.

Indoor Cultural Astronomy runs 45 minutes. Cowan's Observatory runs 75 minutes, and Mount John Summit Stargazing runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

All three tours depart from the Dark Sky Project at 1 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo. Mount John Summit Stargazing includes a shuttle to the summit, Cowan's Observatory includes transport to the observatory, and pickup is not included for either. Minimum ages are 10 for Mount John and 5 for Cowan's, while the indoor experience caps groups at 26 people.

Mount John Summit Stargazing is rated 4.6 from 348 reviews and gives you the longest visit at 1 hour 45 minutes, at $135 per person. Cowan's Observatory, also rated 4.6 from 91 reviews, offers 75 minutes from $78 per person and takes children from age 5. Indoor Cultural Astronomy costs $34.70 per person for 45 minutes and is rated 4.4 from 80 reviews.