NEW ZEALAND
AuthenticAs Star Gazing -Nightscape Portrait Photography Tour
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At a glance
- Location
- New Zealand
- Languages
- en, en
- Operated by
- AuthenticAs
- Booking
- Instant confirmation, mobile e-ticket
Overview
Private stargazing tour from Queenstown, for your group only (up to 4 people). Duration is about two hours, with pickup from your accommodation.
Your guide Simon holds a BSc (Hons) in Physics with Astrophysics and shares Māori astronomy whilst guiding you through the southern sky. You'll use binoculars, laser pointers and a Unistellar telescope that shows nebulae and galaxies live on a screen.
Astro portraits of your group under the Southern Night Sky are included, plus a curated set of edited images delivered the next day, including images from the telescope. Hot chocolate and cookies are provided.
Weather dependent. If conditions aren't suitable we will reschedule with you. Aurora sightings are possible but never guaranteed.
Operated under DOC concessions. Qualmark Silver operator.
What's included
- Private transportation
- Professional photography taken of you supplied digitally as a Pixieset Collection
- Tea and coffee
- 4WD Land Rover pick up and drop off
- Health & Safety audited and full public liability insurance
- Optional astrophotography tuition with your own camera/tripod or iphone
- Southern Night Sky Tour by a Aotearoa Astrotourism Guide
- Permitted 4WD location on Department of Conservation land
Itinerary
- (1h)
We hold Department of Conservation permission to access Dark Skies close to and/or within the Wakatipu Basin /Queenstown /Tahuna area. We particularly love to take our visits into the Mountains often snowy in Wintertime , with ease of access and down alongside Lake Wakatipu. We try our best to use bespoke locations planned for your needs or group wishes. We also have the ability to add in a Day into Night Tour and Authentic As Queenstown to this Starry Night Package so we can add in multiple locations.
Meeting & pickup
Bespoke planning enables pick up from anywhere from within the Wakatipu Basin or please email to discuss further.
Please Note for Starry Night Adventures: Throughout the year start times vary, please select the 7:30pm appointment to book, however the actual start times are approximately; January - 11pm, February - 10:30pm, March - 9- 9:30pm, April - 8-9pm, May - 7pm, June - 6:30pm, July - 6:30pm, August - 6:30pm, September - 7:30pm, October - 9pm, November - 9:30pm, December - 10:30pm
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
See Viator booking page for cancellation terms.
About the operator
AuthenticAs operates this experience in New Zealand. All bookings are managed and confirmed directly through Viator, the world’s leading marketplace for tours and experiences, ensuring secure payment, instant confirmation, and 24/7 customer support.
Tour information last updated October 15, 2026