Wonder at the dazzling beauty of millions of stars in some of the clearest, darkest night skies in the world! The Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve is one of twenty-two worldwide and the largest one in the Southern Hemisphere. Let us take you on a Journey of Discovery to the limits of outer space exploring the amazing features of the southern skies.

This guided portion of the tour focuses on the stars, planets and galaxies that can be currently seen blended with the fascinating mythology and legends attributed to celestial objects by different cultures around the world.

In the event of unclear skies you’ll experience a customised virtual reality tour with an individual headset, showcasing images of the Lake Tekapo night skies! This unique indoor experience features stunning 360 degree images of the stars, custom-drawn artwork to bring the constellations to life, and an incredible time lapse including the Aurora Australis (the Southern lights) all with a fusion of science and storytelling.