2 Two-Day Astronomy Trips Worth Flying For

1.Christchurch: Lake Tekapo Stargazing & Mount Cook 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 days · from $346Our pick

Travel from Christchurch to Mount Cook and Lake Tekapo in a small group of up to nine. Walk part of Hooker Valley Track, visit a lavender farm or lookout, feed alpacas, taste a Fairlie pie, and spend the night stargazing beneath Tekapo’s clear southern sky. Accommodation and meals are not included.

“We had an absolutely unforgettable experience exploring Mount Cook and Lake Tekapo as part of this tour and I highly recommend FiveE Travel for their service and exceptional people experience. Our guide, Shane was phenomenal and deserves a big shout out. He went above and beyond to make sure everyone is comfortable and he also took amazing pictures for us. He took us to some hidden gems and his deep knowledge about the region was fascinating. He also educated us about the places we visited. Undoubtedly, it was one of the best experiences.”

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2.Lake Tekapo Stargazing & Mount Cook 2-Day Tour from Christchurch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $359

Travel in a small group of up to nine from Christchurch to Mount Cook and Lake Tekapo. Walk the Hooker Valley Track, visit New Zealand Alpine Lavender Farm, feed alpacas near Fairlie, and stargaze by the Church of the Good Shepherd. You arrange your own Tekapo accommodation and meals.

“The tour guide cum driver is very helpful and kind. He is very accommodating. I like the itinerary but would like to suggest other options of lunch before the trail hike instead of just eating at the cafeteria. I like the trail walk and the stops at varioRead more”

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