Twizel sits within the heart of the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, making it a prime location for stargazing under some of the clearest, darkest skies in the world.
Surrounded by mountains and far from city lights, Twizel is the perfect place to experience the brilliance of the night sky.
Stargazing tours
A 75-minute guided stargazing experience under dark, clear skies. See stars, planets, and nebulae through a telescope.
Learn the night sky with a laser-guided tour. Quiet, simple, unforgettable
-🌌 Small group size (10 max)
- 🕒75 minutes
- 🔭 10” telescope
- Location - Twizel
Private stargazing session for groups of up to 10 at our lakeside location. Your personal guide will lead you through the southern sky, pointing out constellations, planets, and distant deep-sky objects. Enjoy a personal experience and more time with the telescope.
Perfect for families, friend groups, or small tour parties
-🌌 Private group (4-10 max)
- 🕒90 minutes
- 🔭 10” telescope
- Location - Twizel
Let the stars come to you. We bring the telescope and laser-guided sky tour directly to your accommodation. You’ll explore planets, star clusters, and deep-sky wonders — all from the comfort of your own backyard.
-🌌 Hire an astronomer to you (2-10 max)
- 🕒75 minutes
- 🔭 10” telescope
- Location - Twizel/Tekapo
