Private Tour

Private Stargazing at Star Safari near Martinborough

Overview

Available languages

English

French

1 hour 30 minutes

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Looking for something different? Get an exclusive Star Safari—just for you and your special ones! We invested in the best equipment so you can enjoy an exceptional experience. For stargazing, we have powerful telescopes and top-quality attachments. For your entertainment, we have VR headsets and the best planetarium software. And a bonus—we are in the middle of an internationally recognised Dark Sky Reserve on a hill with outstanding night sky views. It's as dark as it gets, only 10 minutes from Martinborough.

Bring your observing list, or let us make one for you.

By the end of the session, you will know what's in the sky and how to orient yourself to the stars. Star Safari is a 90-minute experience with the Universe while seeing the best the amazing southern sky offers. If the weather is unsuitable for stargazing, we explore our sky in virtual reality. You get to ask questions. We deliver a learning experience just for you.

We are Hari and Sam, and we look forward to hosting you.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Our undivided attention and a customised programme just for you.

Professional Instructors: Hari is a TEDx featured astrobiologist and Sam is an astrophysicist.

Hot beverages - chocolate or tea

All Fees and Taxes

15 and younger are free with no lower age limit. Maximum of two per paying adult.

Exceptional equipment - 2x16" telescopes and a range of other telescopes.

Minimum 2 adults for a booking.

What To Expect

Expect an evening of space and astronomy just for you. When stars are visible, we stargaze. When they are not, we entertain you with an e-astronomy experience. - Stargazing: We meet you on arrival. Then, grab a blanket or jacket through our reception area. The telescope viewing area is 25 meters away, tucked inside our Moon Garden. We spend the next 60–90 minutes viewing the fantastic deep-sky objects of the Southern Sky with our powerful telescopes. Our private stargazing experience, is exclusive, so you don't have to share it with anyone outside of your group. If the weather is unsuitable for stargazing, we will deliver an e-astronomy experience. We will take you on a tour of the universe with our state-of-the-art planetarium software and a big screen. You also get to see our unique collection of astrobiology rocks from across New Zealand - we use these to talk about astrobiology and our contribution to it, and the search for life on Mars. Also part of our e-astronomy experience is exploring the Solar System with our virtual reality experience. A complimentary hot beverage is included. The whole experience is 90 minutes, though we often go a bit longer if time allows.

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