Solar Explorer

See the Sun like never before!

EXPERT GUIDANCE

  • Explore the Sun's intense activity with our Coronado Solar telescope, providing safe, up-close views of solar flares, prominences, and sunspots

  • Expert commentary from knowledgeable guides

FAMILY FRIENDLY

  • Perfect souvenir opportunity with our smartphone adapter

  • Guided tour suitable for all ages

SOLAR MAXIMUM IS HERE

  • Experience the awe-inspiring power of the Sun at Akaroa Lighthouse.

  • Discover the Sun's intense energy up close.

    • Child (5 - 15) $15

    • Adult (16+) $29

    Please note that children under 5s join us for free!

  • - Small group tour (up to 8)

    - Coronado solarscope for breathtaking views

    - Use of smartphone adapter to capture stunning images of the Sun

    • Duration: 30 minutes

    • Nearby toilets

    Please refer to our Terms and Conditionsfor further details, including our cancellation policy.

Guest taking a picture of the Sun using our smartphone adapter
Guest looking through Solar Telescope at Akaroa Lighthouse
Luca observing our Star through PST Solar telescope

WHAT OUR GUESTS ARE SAYING ABOUT US

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“Went on a stargazing tour with Luca at 10pm.
He started right off passionately about light pollution and went on explaining different star constellations, stars themselves and galaxies, as well as nebulas. And all this very visible through his telescope. He even provided blankets and warm tea during the chilly night.
Would book again!”

— Written 27 February 2025

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“My friends and I loved the stargazing tour! We learned a lot of new things and you can really tell that Luca is passionate about this topic. I enjoyed this tour so much that I joined their new daytime Cosmic Quest Tour a week later. You could see the sun through their special telescope and take your own photos with your phone trough the telescope as well. This tour is great for children too, as it is very interactive!”

— Written 21 February 2025

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“Stargazing with Luca is one of the best things you can do in New Zealand. As my friend and I did already the planetarium projection at Lucas place and saw how passionate this man is and how much we can learn from him, we decided that we want to come back for stargazing. Best decision, because we had an absolutely amazing night and were so lucky with the completely clear sky. Luca taught us so many things and took a lot of time to answer our questions understandably. The view on the moon, planets and stars through his telescope was just incredible. For warm up there was hot tea and blankets. All in all a perfect night for us.”

— Written 4 February 2025

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“This tour is a must for anyone curious about the stars or the night sky. Luca has an amazing knowledge of the southern sky and makes the experience most impressive. We were lucky that during our tour, not only did we get to see some incredible stars but the Aurora Australis put on quite a show as well. It was remarkable how much we were able to see and learn due to this tour being so well organised. Thank you Luca and Akaroa Stargazing for a night we'll never forget.”

— Written 12 October 2024

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