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A night sky filled with stars, a stone sign with 'TWIZEL' illuminated, and a power line structure. 1
A telescope aimed at the night sky, stars, and the Milky Way. 2
A starry night sky over a forested area. 3
People stargazing at night. 4
A person holding a green laser pointer against a starry night sky. 5
By Zen Stargazing
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $80 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve
    • Your Japanese guide uses a laser pointer to show stars and constellations
    • Look through a telescope to see the Moon, planets, and star clusters in detail
    • Relax in reclining chairs or on blankets as you connect with the cosmos
    • Receive a certificate and digital photos as souvenirs of your experience

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Market Place, Twizel 7901, New Zealand | Meeting Point: Twizel Market Place, near the Four Square Mackenzie supermarket. There is a public car park and public toilets in front of the car park. The meeting point is the open square between the public toilets and the “Market Place” sign. How to Recognize the Guide: Your guide will be waiting at the meeting point with a white van
    • Twizel, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

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Twizel: Japanese-Language Zen Stargazing Experience

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • Japanese
Language options: Japanese
Starting time: 9:00PM
Price details
CA $79.92 x 1 AdultCA $79.92
Total
Price is CA $79.92
Until Wed, Sep 9

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Japanese-language stargazing experience
  • Inclusions
    Introductory orientation
  • Inclusions
    Blankets, hot water bottle and hot drinks
  • Inclusions
    Transport from a meeting point to a stargazing location
  • Inclusions
    Naked-eye stargazing
  • Inclusions
    Constellation identification
  • Inclusions
    Celestial Navigate
  • Inclusions
    Telescope viewing
  • Inclusions
    Silent immersion periods
  • Inclusions
    Reclining chairs, moon chairs, blankets, and mattresses
  • Inclusions
    Optional photography keepsakes
  • Inclusions
    Celestial Navigator Certificate
  • Exclusions
    Transport to meeting point

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Bare feet, Drones, Torch, High-heeled shoes, Open-toed shoes, Short skirts, Shorts, Sleeveless shirts, Slippers, Smoking, Smoking in the vehicle, Vaping
    • Not suitable for: Children under 5 years

What you can expect

  • Experience the magic of the night sky with a Japanese‑language stargazing tour based in Twizel, in the heart of the Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve. Choose between a small‑group or private experience, and enjoy a unique blend of astronomy and mindfulness.

    Begin with a short orientation before heading out under one of the darkest skies in the Southern Hemisphere. Learn how to find the Southern Cross and locate south using the stars as your guide, while a laser pointer is used to trace constellations and explain the night sky. Observe planets, star clusters, and nebulae through a telescope (weather permitting).

    Relax in reclining chairs or on blankets for a tranquil, meditative experience known as “星空浴” (Star Swimming). Enjoy quiet moments of stargazing while sipping on a hot drink under the vast southern sky.

    At the end of the tour, guests receive a Celestial Navigator certificate to commemorate learning basic celestial navigation. Optional “photo under the stars” is also available, weather permitting.

    The tour is recommended for ages 6 and above. Infants under 5 are best suited for the dedicated Family Tour.
    This experience combines science, astronomy, mindfulness, and comfort, and is delivered entirely in Japanese.

Location

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Market Place, Twizel 7901, New Zealand | Meeting Point: Twizel Market Place, near the Four Square Mackenzie supermarket. There is a public car park and public toilets in front of the car park. The meeting point is the open square between the public toilets and the “Market Place” sign. How to Recognize the Guide: Your guide will be waiting at the meeting point with a white van
    • Twizel, Canterbury Region, New Zealand