AuthenticAs Star Gazing -Nightscape Portrait Photography Tour

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(71 reviews)
Queenstown, New Zealand

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2 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Private stargazing tour from Queenstown, for your group only (up to 4 people). Duration is about two hours, with pickup from your accommodation.

Your guide Simon holds a BSc (Hons) in Physics with Astrophysics and shares Māori astronomy whilst guiding you through the southern sky. You'll use binoculars, laser pointers and a Unistellar telescope that shows nebulae and galaxies live on a screen.

Astro portraits of your group under the Southern Night Sky are included, plus a curated set of edited images delivered the next day, including images from the telescope. Hot chocolate and cookies are provided.

Weather dependent. If conditions aren't suitable we will reschedule with you. Aurora sightings are possible but never guaranteed.

Operated under DOC concessions. Qualmark Silver operator.

What's Included

Private transportation
Professional photography taken of you supplied digitally as a Pixieset Collection
Hot Chocolate and Cookies (please let us know if there are any food allergies)
4WD Land Rover pick up and drop off
Health & Safety audited and full public liability insurance
Optional astrophotography tuition with your own camera/tripod or iphone
Southern Night Sky Tour by a Aotearoa Astrotourism Guide
Permitted 4WD location on Department of Conservation land

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Bespoke planning enables pick up from anywhere from within the Wakatipu Basin or please email to discuss further.

Please Note for Starry Night Adventures: Throughout the year start times vary, please select the 7:30pm appointment to book, however the actual start times are approximately; January - 11pm, February - 10:30pm, March - 9- 9:30pm, April - 8-9pm, May - 7pm, June - 6:30pm, July - 6:30pm, August - 6:30pm, September - 7:30pm, October - 9pm, November - 9:30pm, December - 10:30pm

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
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    Queenstown

    We hold Department of Conservation permission to access Dark Skies close to and/or within the Wakatipu Basin /Queenstown /Tahuna area. We particularly love to take our visits into the Mountains often snowy in Wintertime , with ease of access and down alongside Lake Wakatipu. We try our best to use bespoke locations planned for your needs or group wishes. We also have the ability to add in a Day into Night Tour and Authentic As Queenstown to this Starry Night Package so we can add in multiple locations.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
4WD Tours
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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