Stargazing | Hot pools & health spas
Tekapo Star Gazing - Soak in the Stars Tour
The ultimate stargazing escape, Tekapo Star Gazing is New Zealand's only guided hot pools and stargazing experience. Soak beneath the stars in our soul-warming hot pools, surrounded by the breathtaking Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve.
- Phone
- +64 3 680 6550
- Address
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300 Lakeside Drive, Lake Tekapo/Takapō
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- Parking
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Free parking is available.
Experience the magic of Lake Tekapo’s night sky with Soak in the Stars, a 90-minute guided stargazing and hot pools tour at Tekapo Springs. Begin with an expert-led astronomy experience beneath the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, using high-powered telescopes to discover planets, stars, galaxies and southern sky wonders. Your guide shares fascinating astronomy, science and Māori star stories throughout. Then relax in an exclusive 37.5–38.5°C hot pool, floating beneath the stars while poolside storytelling continues. If weather limits telescope viewing, the tour continues indoors with an immersive VR journey through the Tekapo night sky, while the hot pool experience operates in all weather. Children must be 10+.
Pricing and Conditions
- Adult: $179.00
- Child: $115.00
Minimum age
10 years old
Conditions
No children under 6 years of age are allowed on tours. Full payment will be required at the time of your booking whether in person or online. Tekapo Star Gazing asks you to understand that we are unable to guarantee full clarity, perfect skies, and visibility of certain objects in the night sky. The tours will operate every night regardless of weather. We have indoor presentation options using virtual reality, followed by the same hot pools session regardless of weather conditions.
Cancellation Policy
Tours cancelled by Tekapo Stargazing due to extreme weather or operational requirements are eligible for an alternative tour (subject to availability) or a full refund. Direct bookings may be changed or cancelled up to 24 hours before departure for a refund, voucher or date change. Within 24 hours, bookings are non-refundable. Third-party bookings follow the agent's policy. If telescope viewing is under 30 minutes due to weather, a refund of 25% to the amount paid for each ticket applies.
Months of operation
All year round
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Listing #5988265 managed by Tourism New Zealand Operator Database.
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