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Stargazing at The Pukaki Observatory & Wine Cellar
Located within the world-renowned Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, the Pukaki Observatory & Wine Cellar at Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat offers an exceptional luxury astronomy experience.
- Phone
- +64 3 976 0588
- Address
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86 Mt Cook Road (SH80), Lake Pukaki, Aoraki / Mount Cook
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- Parking
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Free on-site parking is available.
Your 90-minute experience starts in the warmth of our boutique wine cellar with a glass of fine wine or a tot of whiskey for adults, paired with house-made chocolates. Transition into the observatory for a guided tour of the southern night sky. Using green lasers, our pier-mounted 9.25" Celestron SCT telescope, and smart telescopes, your guide will navigate you through constellations, planets, glowing nebulae, and distant star clusters. You will also experience hands-on science activities, learn about light pollution conservation, and view our fireball tracking cameras.
Pricing and Conditions
- Adult: $225.00
Minimum age
12 years old
Conditions
What Happens on Cloudy Nights?
Stargazing depends on clear skies, but if weather prevents outdoor viewing, our Astro Guide will contact you directly to offer three options:
Reschedule: Move your booking to another available night during your stay.
Cancel for No Cost: Cancel your reservation with no cancellation fee after being contacted by your guide.
Participate in our "Touch the Stars" Experience: Join us for an engaging indoor programme in our wine cellar and observatory.
Cancellation Policy
You may cancel your booking up until 24 hours prior to the experience start time and date at no charge. If you cancel within 24 hours of your booking time and date full payment will be required. In this case, you authorise payment from the credit card provided at time of booking.
We may need to cancel your stargazing experience in the event of bad weather (snow and/or ice, rain or extreme winds) or if stargazing conditions are compromised by cloud cover.
Months of operation
All year round
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Listing #7115574 managed by Tourism New Zealand Operator Database.
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