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Immerse yourself in the pristine darkness of Banks Peninsula and discover the wonders of our Southern Skies.

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UNLOCK THE SECRETS OF THE SOUTHERN SKIES IN AKAROA

As a family-run operation – Luca, Manon, and our 3-year-old son, Eros – we at Akaroa Stargazing offer unique astronomy tours that deeply connect you with the wonders of the Universe.

Our passionate team uses state-of-the-art equipment and leads small, intimate groups through the pristine darkness of Banks Peninsula.

Whether you choose a mesmerizing evening under the stars or a fascinating daytime exploration of our Sun, prepare for an unforgettable adventure.

Choose your Akaroa Stargazing experience

Seeking the magic of a starry night or the wonders of the universe by day? Look no further.

We have an experience designed for you.

  • Evening Stargazing: Under the Southern Skies

    Witness the Milky Way, distant galaxies, and dazzling planets through powerful telescopes. Our intimate evening tours are perfect for romantic escapes, family wonder, or a comprehensive cosmic dive.

    Explore Evening Tours

  • Daytime Astronomy: Uncover Hidden Wonders

    Discover the active surface of our Sun safely by day, or journey through fascinating cosmic concepts indoors with our digital stargazing experiences. Unique insights for all ages!

    Explore Daytime Tours
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A glimpse of our unique sungazing, grazing and stargazing experience in Akaroa

What Our Guests Say

  • “This tour is a must for anyone curious about the stars or the night sky. Luca has an amazing knowledge of the southern sky and makes the experience most impressive. We were lucky that during our tour, not only did we get to see some incredible stars but the Aurora Australis put on quite a show as well. It was remarkable how much we were able to see and learn due to this tour being so well organised. Thank you Luca and Akaroa Stargazing for a night we'll never forget.”

    — Written 12 October 2024

  • “Stargazing with Luca is one of the best things you can do in New Zealand. As my friend and I did already the planetarium projection at Lucas place and saw how passionate this man is and how much we can learn from him, we decided that we want to come back for stargazing. Best decision, because we had an absolutely amazing night and were so lucky with the completely clear sky. Luca taught us so many things and took a lot of time to answer our questions understandably. The view on the moon, planets and stars through his telescope was just incredible. For warm up there was hot tea and blankets. All in all a perfect night for us.”

    — Written 4 February 2025

  • “My friends and I loved the stargazing tour! We learned a lot of new things and you can really tell that Luca is passionate about this topic. I enjoyed this tour so much that I joined their new daytime Cosmic Quest Tour a week later. You could see the sun through their special telescope and take your own photos with your phone trough the telescope as well. This tour is great for children too, as it is very interactive!”

    — Written 21 February 2025

  • “Highly recommended! Luca is an absolutely professional astronomer who understandably explains our entire galaxy and shows more along the way! I had participated in Stargazing in South Africa and Australia, but they were nowhere near as passionate about their subject matter!”

    — Written 19 April 2025

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Contact us.

info@akaroastargazing.com
+64 210 243 0328

2/8 Rue Balguerie, Akaroa 7520
New Zealand

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