Night Awe

UNDER DARK SKIES, WONDER AWAITS

Experience Akaroa's breathtaking night sky on a guided stargazing tour.

STARGAZING AT ITS DARKEST

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the Southern Hemisphere's night sky

  • Renowned for its incredible clarity and darkness

  • Rivaling some of New Zealand's most famous stargazing destinations.

  • Your premier destination for stargazing near Christchurch.

EXPERT GUIDANCE

Join us for an evening of wonder and discovery, surrounded by Akaroa's majestic landscape

  • Explore the cosmos through our telescopes, binoculars, and naked-eye viewing.

  • Learn fascinating insights into astronomy, Māori mythology, and receive expert tips for amateur stargazers.

INTIMATE SMALL GROUP

Our small group sizes ensure personalised attention, making Night Awe perfect for

  • Families, couples, and anyone seeking a unique New Zealand stargazing experience.

  • Only 90 minutes drive from Christchurch

PRICING

  • Child (5 - 15) $59

  • Adult (16+) $99

  • Senior (65+) $89

  • Student $79

  • Family (2 adults + 2 children) $279

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

DEPARTURE TIME

Departure times vary with sunset, see below schedule for estimated starting times.

  • December-January: 10:30PM, 12:30AM

  • February: 10:00PM, 12:00AM

  • March: 9:30PM, 11:30PM

  • April-August: 7:30PM, 9:30PM

  • September: 8:00PM, 10:00PM

  • October: 9:30PM, 11:30PM

  • November: 10:00PM, 12:00AM

MEETING POINT

Akaroa Heritage Park, 280 Long Bay Road, Akaroa 7583

Google Maps link

DURATION

90 minutes

GROUP SIZE

Maximum 10 participants

INCLUDED

  • State-of-the-art telescope

  • Binoculars for closer looks

  • Take home a lasting memory: a digital photo of you under the stars.

  • Hot drink to keep you warm and cozy

  • Comfortable outdoor seating area to relax and gaze

  • Blankets for snuggling up

NOT INCLUDED

  • Transfers, pick-ups, & drop-offs

  • Food

WHAT TO BRING

  • Comfortable shoes

  • Warm clothing

  • Water bottle

  • Camera and smartphone

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

Guests observing through Astronz binoculars
Guests looking up next to RC8 telescope, with Milky Way high up in the sky.
Couple posing next to RC8 telescope at Akaroa Heritage Park
Woman observing through RC8 telescope with partner gazing up to the Southern Night Sky

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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