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.

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Chameleon Stargazing Shared Tour

Reviews

4.97

151 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

148

I went just for the...
Meire D,
Jul 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
I went just for the roasted marshmallows and got much more than that. Lovely hosts and amazing learning. Highly recommended.
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Debra W,
Jun 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It was wonderful. The guides were extremely knowledgeable, thorough, and engaging. The experience was fantastic.
Perfect activity for...
Diana D,
Jun 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Perfect activity for anyone that enjoys looking up to the stars! The wintry nights are great you are lucky to have clear weather. It can get a little chilly but the company is so helpful with blankets and eventually some campfire with marshmallows. The information is great and our guide (whom I have forgotten her name but she was of Malaysian background) was so fun and full of information. She made things lighthearted and joyful.
Mindblowing!
Jasdeep B,
Jun 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00
I was curious as to why this experience was so highly rated, but now I understand! Was extremely fortunate to have such a clear night sky to appreciate so many of the wonders of our universe. Really well organised and the guide was super interactive and enthusiastic. Just an overall perfect evening!
Awe inspiring experience studying the night sky.
SherryLynn C,
May 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was one of our favorite activities during our trip to New Zealand, specifically in the Lake Tekapo area. To see the night sky and the milky way in such detail had us in awe. Our guide was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable that our time with her just flew by. We would definitely recommend this activity to anyone staying in and around that area.