Attractions

Star Safari Stargazing Experience, Martinborough

Wellington, New Zealand

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Overview

Duration

1h 30min

Languages

English, French

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

Did you know that the Wairarapa International Dark Sky Reserve has one of the darkest and clearest skies in New Zealand? Only 80km from the Wellington Airport, you get a personal astrobiologist and an astrophysicist to show you the Universe.

We are Hari and Sam, and we created Star Safari out of our love of the night sky. • We invested in the best equipment for stargazing, with powerful telescopes and top-quality optics.

We know our night sky - both our 16" telescopes are manual, and you can learn it too! • Advanced stargazers, bring your observing list. • Beginner stargazers, we will show you where to start. By the end of the session, you will know what's in the sky and how to orient yourself to the stars.

Star Safari is a 90-minute experience with the Universe while seeing the best the amazing southern sky offers. If the weather is unsuitable for stargazing, we explore our sky in virtual reality.

You get to ask questions. We deliver a learning experience just for you.

What to remember

Important info

Wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Service animals allowed. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Please call us at the phone number below.. Please dress up warm and as if you would go hiking. It gets very cold at night.

What's included

All children 15 and younger for free, with no lower age limit. Maximum 2 per paying adult.. Free cancelation up to 24 hours before session start time.. Professional Instructors. Hari is a TEDx featured astrobiologist, Sam is an astrophysicist . All Fees and Taxes. Coffee and/or Tea. 2x 16" (inches) very large telescopes per group and other telescopes and binoculars.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

Star Safari

Meeting Point

Look out for the email with driving instructions. Follow the signs from 1169 Ponatahi Road along the gravel driveway and then to the right. You will end up going up a hill and we will meet you in the carpark.

CAMPERVANS - we pick you up at the bottom of the hill. Please see email instructions.