Crater Experience at Cowan's Observatory | La Vacanza Travel

Crater Experience at Cowan's Observatory

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Destination: New Zealand, South Island, Lake Tekapo
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  • 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Lake Tekapo
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

The ultimate stargazing experience. Enjoy maximum time under the stars whilst enhancing your knowledge of the Southern skies at our private observatory.

Designed specifically with stargazing in mind, Cowan’s Observatory is the perfect introductory stargazing experience.

Nestled in a giant purpose-built crater to provide maximum wind protection and minimum light pollution, our expert astronomy guides will enhance your knowledge and understanding of our Southern Skies as you admire and ponder the possibilities through our powerful optical telescopes.

What Can You Expect?

Visit: Dark Sky Project, 1 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo 7945 New Zealand

Allow one of our astronomy guides to introduce you to the southern night sky. Take a look through our telescopes at Cowan’s hill and discover a few hidden secrets throughout the Milky Way. This tour is perfect for your first stargazing experience, and will only operate if the sky is clear enough to see some of our southern night sky objects.

The facilities we keep at Cowan's Observatory are similar to what you'd be using on Mt John, but the tour is a little shorter. It is a dark sky location just like Mount John. Cowan's observatory is closer to the township, offering a more sheltered environment. This makes it a great choice for families. Warm clothing is essential, all year round.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Professional guide

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 5 years
  • Dress warm all year round
  • A minimum of 2 people per tour is required. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 22 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

1 hour 15 minutes

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

iWuverine83

06 Apr, 2024

New Zealand is full of beautiful and wonderful experiences, and I have to say - this was possibly the most memorable one of our 2 week trip. Very fortunate that our tour to the crater could proceed so we could see the millions of stars in the night sky. Not just a simple stargazing trip, the staff were so knowledgeable and approachable giving us a crash course in astronomy 101. Would definitely visit again if I have the good fortune to visit NZ in the future.

Robert D

28 Mar, 2024

Say this company run a scam. Avoid. If there are clouds they will not refund you’re trip the claim their Terms and Conditions allow them to keep your money and give a subpar indoor talk. AVOID

GeorgeM926

26 Mar, 2024

We could not go to the summit due to high winds . We were offered a full refund but decided to go to the other activity . This was somewhat blighted by cloud and bright moon . That said the guides were great and making the best of what must also be for them disappointing conditions . We still had a great experience and I’m sure all would have been satisfied but just as we were leaving we were told we all had a 50% refund . Great customers service and despite the elements against us and enjoyable time

TorontoPaul2014

26 Mar, 2024

While the tour leader was enthusiastic , I didn’t think the experience was worth the cost. Most of the time was spent waiting to have a quick turn at one of the two available telescopes. I would not recommend this tour.

Reviewer4691

07 Mar, 2024

Although we were booked on the summit tour this tour was amazing. The guides were very knowledgeable and views great. And Phillipa are shuttle driver kindly took us back to the campsite.

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Made the very best of conditions

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YES on food. NO on tour

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やっと見れた南十字星

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最高の体験ができました！

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