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Truly amazing! We used professional astronomical telescopes to see so many fascinating celestial bodies! We saw Venus, which has phases just like the moon; the stunning Tarantula Nebula, which is a birthplace of beautiful baby stars; the Wishing Well Cluster; the gorgeous, jewel-like 47 Tucanae cluster; and Saturn with its rings. It was just incredible! Despite the cold weather, there was hot cocoa and a roasted marshmallow activity! Plus, everyone gets a professional photo of the starry sky. Definitely worthy of a 5-star review!

Pierwszy raz uczestniczyłem w wycieczce obserwacji gwiazd, która była tańsza niż na oficjalnej stronie internetowej. Obsługa była doskonała, nie musisz się martwić o to, że nie będziesz wystarczająco ciepło ubrany, ponieważ zapewniają kombinezony puchowe. Wydaje mi się, że mają cztery lub pięć rozmiarów! Jedynym minusem było to, że wieczór, w którym uczestniczyliśmy, przypadał na piętnasty dzień pierwszego miesiąca księżycowego. Była pełnia księżyca, co miało wpływ na obserwację gwiazd i było nieco inne niż się spodziewałem. W ramach „Ciemnego Projektu” zabierają cię z podnóża góry do rezerwatu obserwatorium, a następnie specjalista wyjaśnia różne zjawiska astronomiczne. W międzyczasie pytają, czy ktoś ma pytania dotyczące astronomii. Jeśli nie znasz dobrze dwunastu planet i niektórych specjalistycznych terminów astronomicznych w języku angielskim, zrozumienie może być nieco trudne. Jednak oferują wcześniejsze sesje w języku chińskim. Co więcej, używają superdużego teleskopu astronomicznego w obserwatorium, co było dla mnie pierwszym takim doświadczeniem i uważałem to za bardzo magiczną i rzadką okazję! Jednak jeśli trafisz na daty w pobliżu nowiu lub pełni księżyca, radzę nie uczestniczyć, ponieważ możesz być rozczarowany.

The 45-minute guided tour at the Tekapo petting zoo is a fun and interactive experience, especially since entry includes one box of feed per person. The animals—including Merino sheep, alpacas, KuneKune pigs, and calves—are incredibly cute, friendly, and affectionate as you hand-feed them. Just make sure to listen carefully to the guide's instructions at the start for everyone's safety. The only downside is that the tour groups can get quite crowded, sometimes reaching up to 20 people at once.

The stargazing experience was beautifully organized and exceeded our expectations. Being surrounded by the peaceful night sky and seeing so many stars with our own eyes was simply breathtaking. The atmosphere was calm, magical, and incredibly relaxing — a wonderful escape from the busy city life.

The overall itinerary and flow were exceptionally well put together! Although the sky wasn't entirely clear at first, the VR experience allowed us to feel the vastness of the universe. Through the astronomical telescope, we saw the Gemini constellation and star clusters with our own eyes, displaying distinct and unique colors. Soaking in the warm, comfortable hot springs while floating quietly, we searched for the Southern Cross and identified the center of the zenith. We also listened to the ancient stories of Scorpius and Orion eternally battling and chasing each other across the starry sky. Site lighting management was executed perfectly, preserving the dark sky environment and allowing our eyes to fully adapt to the dark to see the sea of stars as clearly as possible. The guide from the United States was engaging and fun, and you could genuinely feel her immense passion for the night sky. This was an unforgettable experience, and anyone visiting Tekapo should definitely try it!

must-try experience to go for despite being on the pricier side. Got to see breathtaking views of Mount Cook. We were lucky to be the first one on at 10am, you will need to arrive earlier at 9.45am and go through a safety briefing. the landing on the snow was done very safely and smoothly, snow was still knee deep. Overall 10/10 experience.

We didn't end up seeing the stars because it was too cloudy. The person in charge was very helpful and rescheduled for us, but even on the new date, they said we wouldn't be able to see anything, so we didn't go. KLOOK quickly arranged a refund.

Since I had plans to stay in Lake Tekapo that day, I emailed to ask if I could be dropped off along the way, and they kindly agreed. Thanks to them having communicated this to the guide in advance, I was able to join the tour without any worries! The two-hour stay at Mount Cook gives you enough time to do the round trip on the beginner hiking trail ^_^ In addition to the guide's commentary inside the vehicle, we were also given snacks and hamburgers as travel companions, making it a very fulfilling tour. Thank you very much!

Klook pass does really save you some money and it's easy to also book the attractions. Just be warned that the standalone package dates and time availability is different from the klook pass