Date Night

JUST YOU, THE STARS, AND THE UNIVERSE.

Your Cosmos, Your Way: Akaroa's Ultimate Private Stargazing Tour

  • A couple in warm clothing standing embracing under a star-filled night sky with the Milky Way galaxy visible, next to a white telescope on a grassy area.

    UNPARALLELED PRIVACY & INTIMACY

    Escape the crowds and connect with the cosmos on your own terms. Our Date Night tour is exclusively for your private group of up to 10 guests, ensuring an intimate, uninterrupted, and deeply personal journey under Akaroa's pristine night sky.

  • A clear night sky filled with numerous stars and the Andromeda galaxy visible as a large, bright, oval-shaped galaxy.

    FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE EXPERIENCE

    This is your universe to explore. Whether you're passionate about specific constellations, eager to deep-dive into deep-sky objects, or simply want more personalized stories of the stars, we tailor the entire 90-minute session to your interests and curiosities.

  • Two women observing the night sky with binoculars, standing on a grassy field under a star-filled sky with the Milky Way galaxy visible.

    PREMIUM TELESCOPES & BINOCULARS

    Explore distant galaxies and intricate nebulae with our powerful 10-inch Dobsonian telescope. For breathtaking wide-field views of the Milky Way, we include high-quality binoculars, ensuring you miss none of the cosmic wonders.

  • A nebula taken with a Seestar S50 telescope.

    MEMORABLE PHOTO SOUVENIRS

    Relive your cosmic moments long after the tour ends. We'll capture stunning celestial images directly through our ZWO Seestar S50 smart telescope, which you'll receive digitally. Plus, get a special souvenir photo of your group under the stars, delivered to your inbox.

  • A person is giving a stargazing tour to two seated individuals at night, with a telescope, under a sky filled with stars.

    COZY COMFORT & EXPERT GUIDANCE

    Relax in ultimate comfort with warm blankets and comfortable seating under the Akaroa night. Your dedicated expert astronomy guide provides personalized narration, making the wonders of the universe accessible and captivating, creating a truly unforgettable and warm experience.

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PRICING

  • 2 guests: $349

  • 3-4 guests: $499

  • 5-6 guests: $699

  • 7-10 guests: $990

Please note that children under 5s join us for free!

DEPARTURE TIME

Departure times vary with sunset, see below schedule for estimated starting times.

  • December-January: 10:30PM, 12:30AM

  • February: 10:00PM, 12:00AM

  • March: 9:30PM, 11:30PM

  • April-August: 7:30PM, 9:30PM

  • September: 8:00PM, 10:00PM

  • October: 9:30PM, 11:30PM

  • November: 10:00PM, 12:00AM

MEETING POINT

Akaroa Heritage Park, 280 Long Bay Road, Akaroa 7583

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DURATION

90 minutes

GROUP SIZE

Minimum 2, Maximum 10 guests

INCLUDED

  • State-of-the-art 10-inch Dobsonian telescope

  • ZWO Seestar S50 smart telescope

  • High-quality binoculars for enhanced wide-field viewing

  • High-resolution celestial images captured by the Seestar S50 (shared at the end of the tour)

  • Digital souvenir photo of you under the stars (shared the following day or so)

  • Hot drink to keep you warm and cozy

  • Comfortable outdoor seating area to relax and gaze

  • Blankets for snuggling up

NOT INCLUDED

  • Transfers, pick-ups, & drop-offs

  • Food

WHAT TO BRING

  • Comfortable shoes

  • Warm clothing

  • Water bottle

  • Camera and smartphone

Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for further details, including our cancellation policy.

The Date Night Experience: What Our Guests Say

  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    “The jewels of the heavens showed to their best.

    My husband is a massive amateur astronomer. We have a telescope at home. This guide Luca was brilliant, his knowledge care and explanations were in depth and his knowledge, blows my mind.

    The night sky was seeing the jewels of heaven sparkling for us. Luca explained so much more than just an average trip, he is passionate about the environment having a future sky for our generations to be able to see. I never knew light pollution was so much of a problem.

    His telescope enabled us to see Uranus! The first time I have seen it! And the so much more. The jewel box, the Magellan clouds, of course Jupiter and Saturn.
    So much more at this point I can’t remember!

    Yes it was cold, but if you dress appropriately and Luca had hot chocolate, tea and blankets. It was very cosy. But i think seeing all the stars made it the most wonderful night.

    I saw so much and it was so clear, it makes you aware of light pollution and wanting to come back every year.
    Akaroa was better than the others we have been too, as it was just us called date night. The pricing was competitive and the place is a piece of paradise anyway. You could stay there it was a great town, with the most beautiful bay.”

    — Road

    Reviewed on TripAdvisor - December 2024

  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    “My wife and I did a private late night stargazing tour with Luca. One of us was a complete beginner and the other with medium knowledge of astronomy. Luca did an amazing job at entertaining us both with his passionate explanations and huge knowledge of the cosmos. He was also very well prepared with equipment already set up. Cannot recommend this amazing experience enough. 5 stars to akaroa stargazing and 1 extra to Luca 😉

    Cheers from Peter and Victoria”

    — Peter W.

    Reviewed on Google - January 2023

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