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
Our primary tour - 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. Simple astronomy for all.
-🌌 Small group size (10 max)
- 🕒75 minutes
- 🔭 10” telescope
- Location - Twizel
Private stargazing session for groups of family and friends at our private lakeside location. Your personal guide will lead you through the southern sky in a personal and unforgettable experience and more time with the telescope.
-🌌 Private group
- 🕒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
