Check-in location: Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel Wairepo Road, TwizelGroup size: Max 20 guestsBest for: First-time stargazers, astronomy lovers, couples and familiesTelescopes: High-quality telescopes provided for deep sky viewing

Adult: 16 years +Children: 3-15 years (ideal for earlier tours)Infants: 2 years and under (may be allowed on our early tours - contact us for availability)

Twizel Stargazing Experience

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Guest standing beneath a vivid Aurora Australis display during a stargazing tour in Twizel

Experiences

Star Gazing Tours

Family-friendly Tours

Half-Day Tours

South Island

Start: Distinction Mackenzie Hotel

Location: Twizel

Duration: 75 minutes

Guided Stargazing Tour in Twizel

Experience the magic of a Twizel stargazing tour in the world-renowned Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve, one of New Zealand’s best places for night sky viewing. Far from city lights, this guided astronomy experience offers incredible views of the Milky Way, stars, planets, constellations, distant galaxies and sparkling star clusters.

With passionate local guides and high-quality telescopes, the tour is ideal for first-time stargazers, astronomy lovers, couples and families. Groups are capped at 20 guests, giving everyone plenty of time at the telescopes, and you’ll also receive a free digital photo under the stars.

Group smiling under the Milky Way during a stargazing experience in Twizel

Group of stargazers pointing up at the Milky Way during a night tour in Twizel

Couple posing under the Milky Way with telescopes during a guided stargazing tour near Twizel

The Milky Way arching over a lake with silhouetted trees near Twizel

Solo guest standing beneath the Milky Way on a stargazing night in Twizel

Silhouette of a telescope with the Milky Way arching overhead at Lake Tekapo in the Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve

Silhouetted group celebrating under the Aurora Australis during a dark sky tour near Twizel

Tour Highlights

Guided stargazing in Twizel
Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve location
High-quality telescope viewing
Milky Way, planets and constellation spotting
Small group tour, max 20 guests
Free digital photo under the stars

Check-in location: Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel Wairepo Road, Twizel
Group size: Max 20 guests
Best for: First-time stargazers, astronomy lovers, couples and families
Telescopes: High-quality telescopes provided for deep sky viewing

Adult: 16 years +
Children: 3-15 years (ideal for earlier tours)
Infants: 2 years and under (may be allowed on our early tours - contact us for availability)

24 hours or more before travel: Full refund**
Within 24 hours: No refund

**Note: Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount. Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.*

Departure Dates

Start times: Some tours start after midnight, so check consecutive dates for more availability
Family note: Earlier tours are recommended for children and infants