Chameleon Stargazing Shared Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

- Be in awe of the night sky above you from the beautiful Lake Tekapo

- Look through an extremely powerful 9-25 inch telescope to see the stars and get images from our eVscope 2 (a telescope and astrocamera-in-one)

- Indulge in hot chocolate, blankets, and roasted marshmallows

- Take your memories with you with complimentary photos taken during the tour

- Hear stories from your guide and learn facts about the night sky

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

We provide weather updates, so please make sure you check your email.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Hot chocolates

All Fees and Taxes

marshmallows

Telescope

Shuttle service to and from your accommodation

What To Expect

Experience the enchanting darkness of Lake Tekapo's night sky! Learn fascinating astronomy tidbits and tales of stars and constellations. Get up close with our powerful telescope to spot deep sky wonders. We'll capture a memorable photo of you beneath the stars. Afterward, gather around for marshmallow toasting on the fire bowl! Relax in our cozy seats with soft blankets for a stellar evening. VERY IMPORTANT (for guests booking a tour starting after midnight) If you are booking a tour starting after midnight, please double check you selected the correct date. e.g. If your tour starts at 12:30am 1st Jan, it will happen on the night between 31st Dec and 1st Jan, so you will need to be in Lake Tekapo on 31st Dec. If you are not sure about the date and time, please send us an email. The night sky is different every night, depending on weather conditions, moon phases, aurora activity, and the natural rotation of the sky. The photos displayed on our products are examples, and may not reflect the exact sky you will see during your session.

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Chameleon Stargazing Shared Tour

Reviews

4.97

168 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

164

Good experience though...
Todd I,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Good experience though the full moon and clouds really hurt the viewing. Nevertheless the less, we're able to see some deep space objects
Brilliant experience with knowledgable guide
DebbieW642,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Brilliant experience really knowledgeable guide who friendly and fun, she really brought the sky to life and used a lazer to pint things out. The viewing through telescopes was superb- loved that everything was followed up with images in an email. Blankets, hot chocolate and toasting marshmallows was lovely touch to keep you warm. Would definitely recommend
Cosy Stargazing
H441ZSpaulk,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a great experience, the night sky was clear and the host was knowledgeable. Hot chocolate and blankets made the experience cosy. Saw Saturn's rings and star clusters outside the milky way. To top it off we had a meteor light up the night sky prior to sitting in front of a gas fire cooking marshmallows.
Excellent tour
Melissa T,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent tour, these guys are knowledgeable about the sky, organised, thoughtful and kind. Definitely worth attending!
Chameleon Stargazing
Jennifer H,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
930pm stargazing in Lake Tekapo. Guthrie did a wonderful job discussing the visible stars, and constellations - providing historical and Maori significance. It was cold but 1-2 blankets and hot chocolate were provided. We were able to views 6-8 different objects via high powered telescope. The free cup and individual milky way photo were a great bonus! The smores fire at the end was via propane but the spread risk of a natural fire is life-altering in this area, so it was 100% appropriate for how windy it was. We didnt know if the tour would happen until 30 minutes prior due to cloud coverage but the clouds cleared and it ended up being perfect!
Stunning and humbling
Alicia H,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Absolutely amazing! We got lucky with clear skies and the stars were truly awe inspiring. Our facilitator was knowledgeable and able to field questions on a huge range of topics. Tour included some naked eye observations, some telescope viewing, and then some marshmallow roasting. They had cozy couches you could lay back in to see the sky, in addition to thick blankets for everyone. We brought lots of layers and between those and the blankets we were quite comfortable. Hot cocoa they gave us was delicious too!
A must do!
Eliza U,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We loved this experience! It was amazing. Although it was very cold, the guides gave us comfy chairs, blankets and even a hot chocolate in a keep cup we could take home! We saw so many stars! You can see them all with your naked eye it’s incredible. They have telescopes to see constellations, stars and planets up close. They really spent the time explaining what they were showing us. It was such a great experience! Would highly recommend
Stargazing Wonder!
Jayne B,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Such an informative night.The night began with some light cloud and the decision to cancel. We decided to continue and to our delight the cloud cleared. It was fantastic to be able to see the Milky Way and southern cross. Beautiful finish of the night with marshmallows by the fire. Thanks for our memorable evening,
Very enjoyable experience.
jackiecL2441YY,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Just awesome! Very experienced guide, kept us warm on a cold night and we learnt lots. Hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows were a bonus. Very enjoyable experience. Highly recommend.
Entertainment with astronomy under starry skies!
julieamac70,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Mok and Ellie thank you for a fabulous night of stargazing. Your knowledge of astronomy, your sense of humour and your program for the night was wonderful. Even my 7 year old loved it and I didn't even know if he could stay awake given our session started at 10pm. He's now asking for a telescope for his birthday! Thanks again! Ps also thank you for finding my husband's ring he lost too. We'd love to come back again!