Dark Sky Project

Guides are passionate, engaging, and highly knowledgeable, offering fascinating insights into astronomy and Māori cultural connections to the stars.

Provided breathtaking, clear views of stars, the Milky Way, constellations, and sometimes even the Southern Lights or planets through powerful telescopes.

The project thoughtfully provides thick, warm jackets, which are essential and greatly appreciated in the cold mountain temperatures.

The tours are well-organized, from registration and transport to accommodating changes and offering refunds for weather-related issues.

The experience is interactive, involving telescope viewing, informative talks, and often assistance with astrophotography.