New Zealand · MOUNT COOK & LAKE TEKAPO TOURS
Mackenzie country runs on two things: turquoise lakes by day and a dark sky reserve at night. These 10 cover the stargazing, the glacier boat on the Tasman, the alpine flights and the day trips up from Queenstown, priced and timed.
See the southern Milky Way from dark farmland near Lake Tekapo, with a 14-inch telescope, expert guides, warm jackets, and a free photo.
“It was incredible!! Our guide was extremely impressive and knowledgeable. A no miss in Tekapo.”
See the Southern Sky through powerful telescopes at Lake Tekapo, with hot chocolate, blankets, marshmallows, and photos included.
“The tour was fantastic! Mok was very engaging and informative and Josh was very patient and a good photographer. We had a great time. Highly recommended.”
Fly through Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, cross the Tasman Valley, and land in the Southern Alps on this 25-minute helicopter trip.
“Great experience! We spent most of the 25 minutes at the mountain landing spot. It was beautiful, but we would have preferred to spend more time flying in the helicopter rather than taking photos at the top for about 15 minutes.”
Ride from Queenstown to Aoraki Mount Cook with a small group, scenic stops, free walking time, and glacier views on a 13-hour day tour.
“Great way to travel long distance without your own vehicle. Loved the pit stops and sights along the way. Michel is a great guide - friendly and informative. Would recommend for anyone staying in Queenstown that wants to visit Mt. Cook for a day trip. (We LOVED the orchard/ice cream last stop!)”
Explore Mount Cook from Tekapo with stops at Lake Pukaki, Tasman Glacier, and Hooker Valley, plus flexible walks and helpful guides.
“Very good and organized tour. Our guide Dan was very kind and friendly. He took enough time at each spot,I enjoyed the places and took a lot of pictures. There were many tourists in some places, but he made gestures so easy to look for.”
Fly by ski plane and helicopter over Mount Cook, land on the Tasman Glacier, and see New Zealand’s high alpine world from above.
“We didn’t get to do the Ultimate Combo due to strong winds both days, nevertheless the staff managed to reschedule us a Glacier landing. It was amazing!”
Fly from Mount Cook Airport to the Tasman Glacier for a guided two-hour ice hike beneath Aoraki and Mount Tasman.
“It was our first helicopter ride and it was an amazing and unforgettable experience. We felt really safe during the hike. Max, the guide was fun and caring. The hike as such could have been longer tho.”
Review of Chameleon Stargazing at Lake Tekapo, with telescope viewing, astronomy stories, hot chocolate, marshmallows, photos, and weather advice.
“Wow wow wow. We hit all the major destinations in NZ on our vacation and this tour was arguably one of the best things we did. The sky was mind-blowing, the guide was super knowledgeable, the telescopes were very cool, and the hot chocolate was a super nice touch. Great communication day-of about the weather and how to find them!”
Stargaze from Mount John above Lake Tekapo with expert guides, powerful telescopes, warm jackets, and superb Southern Hemisphere skies.
“Most amazing was the explanation of all the stars. I did not see anything what could be improved”
Stargaze from Mount John Observatory in Tekapo with expert guides, powerful telescopes, dark skies, and sweeping Southern Alps views.
“Had a great time up at Mount John Observatory. Our guide and other astronomers were very informative and I think everyone learnt a thing or two about our solar system.”
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