Your stargazing adventure doesn’t end when the night does! Every Early Stars for Early Birds ticket includes a complimentary daytime pass to Tekapo Springs, giving you the perfect way to unwind and reflect on your celestial journey.

Take a dip in the steaming hot pools, surrounded by breathtaking alpine views, either on the day of your tour or the following day. Whether you choose to relax before an evening under the stars or start your next day with a peaceful soak, this added experience makes your Tekapo visit truly unforgettable.

We always hope for the clearest skies, knowing that nothing compares to the awe-inspiring experience of stargazing through high-powered telescopes. But while we can predict the stars, we can’t control the weather—and sometimes, they decide to hide away.

If the skies are cloudy, your journey among the stars continues indoors with our captivating Virtual Reality experience, bringing the wonders of the universe to life in stunning detail. No matter the conditions, your stargazing adventure is guaranteed when you book with us.

Still dreaming of a night under the open sky? Choose our premium ticket for the flexibility to cancel or reschedule up to three hours before your tour, ensuring you get the best possible view of the cosmos.

Our celestial journey deepens with timeless Māori legends woven into the starlight. As you explore the southern skies, we share sacred tales such as the Creation Story of Ranginui and Papatūānuku, and the legendary fishing voyage where Māui and his brothers lifted Te Ika-a-Māui (the North Island) from the ocean using Te Matau-o-Māui (Māui’s magical fishhook).

We also introduce Te Kapo, the taniwha guardian of Te Wai Pounamu (the South Island), watching over these waters with ancestral strength. As night settles, we honour Matariki, the Pleiades—the seven sisters—and recount the haunting myth of Tawhitiamatea, atua o te hau (god of the wind), who tore out his eyes, planting them in the chest of Ranginui to birth the Matariki cluster.

These stories are more than myths—they’re navigational guides. Our experts point out how Māori voyagers used these stars to cross the vast Pacific generations ago, demonstrating a sophisticated knowledge of the heavens intertwined with whakapapa (genealogy) and whenua (land).

Step into the stars with our brand-new, state-of-the-art Virtual Reality tour — an immersive indoor alternative when cloudy skies hide the view. Created by the talented team at Evans Taylor Digital, this interactive journey brings the night sky to life like never before! The VR experience is our alternative for the telescope viewing part of the stargazing tour, in case of cloudy weather.