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By Dark Sky Project
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿1,655 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
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Overview

    • Scenic day tour to the summit of Mount John overlooking Lake Tekapo
    • Guided experience with a Mandarin-speaking guide
    • Panoramic views of the Southern Alps and Mackenzie Basin
    • Learn about astronomy and local cultural connections
    • Relax with a refreshment break at the summit and convenient return transport

Activity location

    • Tekapo Lake
    • MacKenzie District, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 1 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo 7999, New Zealand | Dark Sky Project base is located on the lakefront in Lake Tekapo. Look for the big dome!
    • Lake Tekapo, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

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Lake Tekapo: Mount John Day Tour with Mandarin Guide

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • Chinese
Language options: Chinese
Starting time: 13:30
Price details
฿1,654.52 x 1 Adult฿1,654.52
Total
Price is ฿1,654.52
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided Mount John day tour with Mandarin-speaking guide
  • Inclusions
    Return transport between Tekapo base and summit
  • Inclusions
    Commentary on astronomy, landscape, and local insights
  • Inclusions
    Access to Mount John summit viewing areas
  • Inclusions
    Solar telescope observation (weather permitting)
  • Inclusions
    Refreshment break at the summit
  • Exclusions
    Meals
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses

What you can expect

  • Explore the beauty of Lake Tekapo from above on a scenic daytime tour to the summit of Mount John, guided in Mandarin for a relaxed and engaging experience.

    Travel to one of New Zealand’s most important astronomical locations, set high above the Aoraki Mackenzie region. From the summit, take in sweeping views across Lake Tekapo, the Southern Alps, and the wide-open landscapes that make this area so unique.

    Your Mandarin-speaking guide will bring the experience to life with stories about the landscape, astronomy, and cultural connections to the skies, making it easy to understand and enjoyable for visitors of all backgrounds.

    This is a comfortable, daytime alternative to stargazing experiences, ideal for those short on time, travelling in daylight hours, or looking for a more relaxed way to experience Mount John.

    This tour lasts 90–120 minutes, depending on road conditions on Mount John.

Location

Activity location

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    • Tekapo Lake
    • MacKenzie District, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 1 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo 7999, New Zealand | Dark Sky Project base is located on the lakefront in Lake Tekapo. Look for the big dome!
    • Lake Tekapo, Canterbury Region, New Zealand