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Stargazing Tours

Explore southern night sky treasures; Milky Way, Moon and planets from our pristine dark sky site using research grade telescope in rotating dome. Handle meteorites older than Earth, sit inside giant sundial, take a journey through our scale model solar system. Unique family activity. Free self-contained campervan parking overnight. Bookings essential. Boutique B&B onsite.

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Highlights

  • Use Our Research Grade Telescope in Rotating Dome

  • Pristine Dark Sky Site Offering Customised Tours

  • View the Milky Way, Galaxies, Southern Cross, Moon and Planets

  • Handle Meteorites Older Than the Earth!

  • Totally Unique Family Experience

Full Description

 

Take an amazing voyage of discovery through the special treasures of the southern night sky.  Explore the Moon and/or planets from our dark sky site.  Discover areas of star formation and death using our research grade telescope in the rotating dome.  Sit inside the giant sundial and learn how stars and constellations were used by Maori to explore the Pacific.  

Handle meteorites from space older than the Earth.  Walk with us through the 25m long scale model solar system to understand its’ true size and our own place in the Universe.  Follow our geological timeline from the Big Bang till the present day using ancient fossils and unique and rare mineral specimens to learn how the Earth developed and life evolved. 

 

See Auckland Museum’s historic Spitz Planetarium in action once again.

 

An absolutely unique experience found nowhere else that we guarantee will change forever the way you view the sky.

 

Includes

Complimentary hot drinks

Solid piers for you to mount your own camera

Take home pack with star charts and cardboard sundial

Meeting Point

Meet at Stargazers B&B, 9 School of Mines Lane, Kuaotunu, Whitianga.

 

Driving Directions

-  Coming from Whitianga:

 

Drive along Buffalo Beach Road (SH 25) north out of Whitianga, past Wharekaho (Simpsons) Beach and over the ranges towards Kuaotunu.  After about 10km you start the long descent towards Kuaotunu: look for mailboxes on the left at ‘School of Mines Lane’ turnoff, about 2km before you get to Kuaotunu Beach and settlement.  We are then first entrance on the left after crossing the small bridge.

 

-  Coming from Thames:

 

From Thames, drive north towards Coromandel Town on SH 25 along the coast.  Turn right 200m south of Coromandel Town towards Whangapoua and Whitianga on SH25.  After about 40 minutes the first beach you reach is Kuaotunu Beach.  Continue along beach and follow highway south and inland for about 2km.  We are on the right…look for mailboxes at ‘School of Mines Lane’ turnoff.  We are then first entrance on the left after crossing the small bridge.

 

Additional Information

Tours take about 1 1/2 to 2 hours depending on numbers attending and start after dusk on most clear nights.
All tours are weather dependent as we need clear skies to operate. If tours can not go ahead due to weather or other issues, clients should contact SeeAndDo for a refund or to arrange another date.

Cancellation policy

Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before activity starts.

Good weather is required for this experience. If we need to cancel due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

There is a minimum number of travellers for this experience. If the minimum isn't met and we need to cancel, we will offer a different date/experience or a full refund.

Terms
Bookings Essential. All tours are weather dependent so give us a call on the night you wish to come or as soon as you arrive in our area at about 8pm (summer) and 6pm (winter) to check if conditions are suitable on that night. Not suitable for children under 5. Minimum of 2 adults for each tour but if you are travelling alone check with us as there may be others coming on any particular night.

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9 School of Mines Lane, Kuaotunu, Whitianga, 3592
Stargazing Tour - Adult

Stargazing Tour - Adult

From NZD
$80.00
Not suitable for Infants.
Duration: 2 Hours
Stargazing Tour - Family (2A+2C)

Stargazing Tour - Family (2A+2C)

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$200.00
Duration: 1.5 Hours
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Stargazing Tour - Child

Stargazing Tour - Child

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$40.00
(5 - 17 years)
Not suitable for Infants.
Duration: 2 Hours

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