Passeios por Lake Tekapo

El programa de observación de estrellas fue muy divertido e interesante. El guía fue amable y animado. Tomamos el autobús a un lugar de observación de estrellas, y cuando miramos hacia arriba, el cielo estaba lleno de estrellas. Fue muy hermoso.

Upon arriving at the stargazing spot, the staff had each member lie down on a lounge chair and provided a thick blanket (the temperature was only a few degrees, it was very cold). The first part involved viewing with the naked eye. The staff used an astronomical laser pointer to indicate points in the sky while explaining astronomical knowledge. After viewing with the naked eye, we used astronomical telescopes 🔭 for stargazing. There were two telescopes, and most of the pictures were taken with the smaller one (small, but very powerful). We saw Jupiter's stripes, the Milky Way, a gentle close-up of the moon, and the twinkling stars around the Southern Cross, among other things. It was truly moving to the point of tears. Seeing it live was countless times more beautiful than in photos, because you feel like they are alive, they are moving, they are blooming ⭐ During the process, the staff also provided everyone with a cup of hot chocolate and took souvenir photos for each team member. Finally, we gathered around a fire pit to roast marshmallows 🍡, ending my stargazing trip feeling completely satisfied. 🤗

The whole tour was amazing, although the itinerary was a bit hectic. Except for Mt. Cook, the other stops were quite short — just enough time to snap a few photos before moving on to the next spot. It’s understandable since the destinations are quite far from Christchurch. They also provided free lunch and snacks (chips), which was a nice touch

Driver is nice and friendly. He was trying very best to accommodate everyone’s need. We always feel stress free and being taken good care when travel with cheeky kiwi!

You need to take photos quickly, otherwise you'll soon be back on the bus to the next attraction. The tour guide only speaks English, but don't worry, he will do his best to understand what you're saying and try to meet your needs.

Mount Cook National Park is truly magnificent. There are several walking routes available. When I first arrived in the afternoon, I took a simple route that featured valleys, suspension bridges, and glacial lakes. It was truly spectacular!

I had a reservation for a specific time slot, so I presented my mobile voucher at the counter to check in. During the shuttle transfer, a short video was played, giving a welcoming feeling and an exciting sense that a fantasy world was about to unfold! The guide led everyone on a tour of the park. It's crucial to keep up and not wander off or linger, as you need to seize the time to enjoy the scenery or take photos; once you miss something, there's no going back. The guide spoke entirely in English, but it didn't matter if I didn't understand all the explanations; I still had a great time! The guide even helped with photos! The last stop was a restaurant and bar, where everyone could choose one free drink. I opted for the only non-alcoholic option, ginger ale, which was a large, delicious, and filling drink! I really wanted to sit by the warm fireplace for an hour or two, but unfortunately, we only had a few brief minutes (maybe half an hour, or even less, I've forgotten a bit). Besides the free drink, there was also self-serve coffee available. Upon leaving the park, everyone received a souvenir-shaped cup. P.S.: Before entering the park, the guide asked if anyone didn't know why they were there. I really wanted to raise my hand because I hadn't even seen the related movies or books. When planning the itinerary, I even considered skipping this man-made attraction to save some travel expenses, but I'm so glad I came! The natural scenery is beautiful, and the architecture, decorations, and various objects are all exquisitely crafted, as if they were naturally formed! Of course, they are also meticulously maintained! It's definitely worth a visit!

It’s an amazing experience! The tour will provide us with information and knowledge about the stars before we admire them ourselves. And we can see the stars and planets through the telescope. It’s really amazing and stunning! We can see the Milky Way in the dark sky and we can also take pictures of the galaxy! It’s a memorable experience.