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Embark on a breathtaking 75-minute journey through the wonders of the night sky! Join us on a private tour limited to 10 people, ensuring an unrivalled telescope-to-visitor ratio in Tekapo. Our experienced Guide, equipped with powerful 14-inch telescopes and astronomy lasers, guarantee stunning views of deep sky objects and easy observation of stars and constellations with the naked eye. Take a photo under the stars (weather permitting), our complimentary gift. Within 48 hours, your personalised photo will be uploaded to our public Flickr site and you will receive a link to download a digital copy to share on social media. Our tour takes place in the Gold-rated Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, home to the darkest skies on Earth, perfect for families (including Infant). <img src="https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0350p12000e6bw8hpBB2D_Z_1000_0.jpg" source="ttd" imageid="33732133" sourcewidth="833" sourcehight="522">Explore the beauty of the starry sky with an English or Chinese speaking Guide <img src="https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0350o12000e6bw0lfEAF4_Z_1000_0.jpg" source="ttd" imageid="33732147" sourcewidth="827" sourcehight="525">Use laser pointers to guide you through the stargazing tour <img src="https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0355312000e6bw0l943A0_Z_1000_0.jpg" source="ttd" imageid="33732112" sourcewidth="834" sourcehight="526">In winter, there are many opportunities to see the Southern Lights. <img src="https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0353k12000e6bw90rEA81_Z_1000_0.jpg" source="ttd" imageid="33732126" sourcewidth="832" sourcehight="524">Participate in group stargazing Activities and leave precious starry sky memories <img src="https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0353y12000e6bw4y2CE43_Z_1000_0.jpg" source="ttd" imageid="33732140" sourcewidth="833" sourcehight="527">Take a mesmerizing tour to see the Mount Edward Milky Way <img src="https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0355s12000e6bwaad8CEA_Z_1000_0.jpg" source="ttd" imageid="33732154" sourcewidth="833" sourcehight="521">Explore the Milky Way Stargazing Area and enjoy the cosmic scenery of Lake Tekapo Tour highlights:<ul><li>Professional stargazing Guide to enhance your experience with ample Q&amp;A opportunities</li><li>Immerse yourself in both naked eye and telescopic views to explore the stars and constellations using our 14-inch Meade telescope</li><li>Capture personalized moments with personal photos of you and your companions under the stunning starry sky</li><li>A low guest-to Guide ratio (maximum ten) ensures an intimate setting and a personalized stargazing experience</li><li>Take a free shuttle from our check-in to a private stargazing location, complete with a warm winter jacket for a hassle-free trip</li></ul><h2> </h2>Departure Point: Tekapo Galaxy Observatory<ul><li>Milky Way Stargazing</li><li>48a D’archiac Dr, Lake Tekapo 7945, New Zealand</li><li>How to get there: We are only 3 hours drive from Christchurch. There are several highway options between Christchurch and Geraldine including State Highway 1 or the scenic State Highway 72. From Geraldine, take State Highway 79 to Fairlie and then State Highway 8 to Lake Tekapo town. The entrance to Balmoral Farm and Shop is at the western end of Lake Tekapo town, after Peppers Bluewater Resort</li></ul> time:Every 20 days, we will adjust the time according to factors such as sunset time, the rotation angle of the earth, temperature, etc. Generally speaking, the departure time in winter will be earlier than in Other seasons; when spring comes, stargazing will be arranged until the early morning at the latest! Please be informed. Inclusive Of:<ul><li>English Guide</li><li>Free transport to and from the Tekapo Galaxy Stargazing Office and stargazing sites just minutes from Lake Tekapo town;</li><li>Use our warm down jackets;</li><li>guided night sky tours;</li><li>Using our modern 14-inch telescope;</li><li>Small group tours of up to 10 people;</li><li>expansive 360-degree views of the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve;</li><li>Free photo shooting and gift of an electronic version of the starry sky photo</li></ul> The fee does not include:<ul><li>Food and Beverages</li><li>Other personal expenses</li></ul> Our small tours are limited to 10 people to ensure that everyone has more telescope Available Use Time. Want to bring your kids along? No problem! We have no age restrictions and our easy-to-understand explanations are suitable for Child of all ages to participate and cultivate their love of astronomy from an early age. Children 3 years old and under are free, children 3-15 years old are charged Child prices, and children 16 years old and above are charged Adult prices.We only accept 1 Infant per tour, and must be on our earliest departing tour of the evening. Please contact us before booking a tour with an Infant so we can check availability. Silver River Galaxy Stargazing and Astrophotography Tours asks you to consider the following statement:1. Participants must accept that we cannot guarantee 100% night sky clarity, perfect skies or visibility of certain celestial objects. Our stargazing tours take place in a high altitude alpine environment, the weather can change rapidly and weather forecasts can occasionally be inaccurate.2. Sometimes the night sky for stargazing may be affected by partial or full cloud cover at certain times. In this case, we will continue the stargazing tour using the visible sky. If the weather conditions deteriorate to the point where it is not suitable for viewing the night sky and the tour cannot be completed, we will try to arrange a Departure time with more favorable conditions for you. (This will be subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed)3. Please be sure to arrive on time for check-in (15 minutes before Departure time). If you fail to check in 15 minutes before the scheduled Departure time of your tour, you will be considered a "no show" and will not be eligible for a refund. Latecomers will not be accommodated and will not be allowed to join the later departure tour. We also reserve the right to resell your Admission Tickets. If you are going to be late for any reason, please contact us as soon as possible.4. Alcohol and smoking are strictly prohibited during all stargazing Activities. We reserve the right to refuse service to guests who appear intoxicated upon check-in. If you are intoxicated upon check-in, you will be refused access to the stargazing tour and will not be eligible for a refund.5. While we do our best to provide all stargazing participants with warm outerwear, we strongly recommend that you dress appropriately for the weather prior to your stargazing Activities. We recommend that you wear closed-toe warm shoes, a warm windproof jacket, and a warm hat and gloves are strongly recommended in winter. 6. Please ensure that you do not wear glowing/glittery shoes as these are not permitted on the tour and you will be refused entry without a refund. Failure to adhere to the Clothes &amp; Accessories recommendations may result in you being refused entry to the tour and/or forfeiting the ticket price paid.7. If you have special mobility needs (e.g. disabled people), please inform us of this requirement at the time of booking. We will try to accommodate these special needs if possible if the notice is given more than 48 hours before the tour.8. We have a strict no translation policy. When we run boutique stargazing tours, ignoring the Guide and translating or talking privately is considered rude and disruptive behavior, and will slow down the speed of the stargazing content.9. Child Ticket are valid for ages 3-15. All Child under 16 must be accompanied by an adult who is 16 years of age or older. We allow Infant(Child under 3 years of age) to join the earlier stargazing tour Departure time; they do not need to pay the Admission Tickets fee, but the following conditions apply:<ul><li>All of our stargazing tours run until late. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to ensure that their Infant does not interfere with the stargazing of Other members of the group.</li><li>We do not have Children's car seats on board our vehicles. Under New Zealand road laws, if a safety restraint (such as a seatbelt) is worn on board, it is the responsibility of the Child's parent or guardian to ensure that the Child is properly restrained and secured.</li><li>If you wish to follow us to our stargazing site in your own vehicle, please inform us in advance and we may be able to accommodate your request. Please note that the road to our stargazing site is not tarmac and has gravel, and we are not responsible for any damage to your vehicle. (Some rental car Insurance does not allow driving on non-tarmac roads, please check with your rental company)</li></ul> Weather Cancellation Policy1. All stargazing and astrophotography tours are subject to weather conditions. If adverse weather conditions occur (not limited to snow, ice, rain, clouds or Other extreme weather conditions), the stargazing tour may be cancelled. If this is the case, we will refund you in full or arrange another departure date and time for you. We reserve the right to cancel any stargazing tour at our sole discretion. In these cases, we will refund you in full.2. If the weather looks bad on your day, your Guide may choose to contact you via email Anytime in opening hours. Tours may be cancelled up to one hour before check-in. We recommend that you check your email inbox, promotional emails and spam folders before leaving your accommodation. If the weather is partially clear, the tour will still go ahead. If the weather is bad but our staff thinks it may clear up later in the evening, we will offer you the opportunity to depart at a different time on the same day or the next date. This is subject to availability.3. Please understand that we do not accept partial refunds or discounts on our stargazing tours for any reason, including weather.

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