Stargazing Experience at Mt. John Observatory
Highlights
- Gaze at the stars during a 2-hour guided stargazing tour led by experienced astronomers with convenient round-trip transportation from Mt. John Observatory.
- Relax with seamless round-trip transfers from Dark Sky Project Base to Mt. John Observatory, passing through stunning alpine scenery.
- Experience the wonders of the universe with powerful 16-inch telescopes to observe Jupiter and Saturn, and identify stars using laser pointers.
- Learn fascinating insights about constellations, planets, and celestial phenomena from your knowledgeable astronomy guide.
- Discover that the MOA Telescope at Mt. John Observatory is New Zealand's largest optical telescope, specialized in detecting exoplanets beyond our solar system.










