Bookings - Night Sky Experiences
Book your tickets here for Kaikoura and Mackenzie Night Sky Experiences
Your Guide is Astrophotographer Rachel Gillespie. Includes: Either make a photo or just enjoy the stars and stories of our land and sky in the comfort of a chair and blanket, refreshments included and a star photo selfie. We take you to our favourite spots that come from years of exploring and finding awesome compositions in the area.
If you would like to learn the principles of astrophotography and techniques to capture epic night images, personal coaching with your camera is available, making sure you get the best out of it on the night. We will also take night sky images to share with you by email afterwards you can keep and print. Gear hire available on request prior to the tour.
Kaikoura Night Sky Experience Ticket
$245-$490NZ
Minimum of 2 people $245 each, 1 person exclusive pays $490.
Group maximum of 8 $245 each
Early Tour or Late Tour Times available
Tour time 2-3 hours, if you would like a full night astrophotography tour from $990, enquire
At the time of booking enter the date your wish to attend and we will confirm by email
Stargrazing Experiences
$285-$350NZ
Click here to find out all the details of our wonderful Stargrazing options and evening dining under the milky way and a galaxy of a billion stars or add a picnic platter to your Night Sky Experience
Add on your stay to the wonderful Manakau Lodge for the Kaikoura Stay
Mackenzie Night Sky Experience Ticket
$245-$490NZ
Minimum of 2 people $245 each, 1 person exclusive pays $490.
Group maximum of 8 $245 each
Early Tour or Late Tour Times available
Tour time 2-3 hours, if you would like a full night astrophotography tour from $990, enquire
At the time of booking enter the date your wish to attend and we will confirm by email
For more information about our Premium Stargrazing Dinner with a professional astrophotographer and award winning chef at the Manakau Lodge and all other private tours and workshops please email us at info@nztraveladventure.com
Cancellation due to weather 100% refund. Cancellation 48 hours prior to booking no refund. Cancellation 49-72 hours prior to booking 20% held by us.
In the case of a refund your ticket could be applied to our guided walks offerings
Pristine Night Sky & Stargazing all year
Info about the time of year for Stars.
In the Southern Hemisphere we are seeing the Milky Way core in our skies from March until October, these are the best months for photos, however the experience of sitting out under billions of stars is amazing on any clear night ...