Auckland: Dark Sky Guided Stargazing Tours

Tours Culture & history Activities Astronomy Science Activities Eco Certified Stargazing Nature & adventure Sightseeing Tours Nature & Panorama Cruises & boat tours Private Experiences Mythology Family-friendly

Restore your cosmic connection and spark curiosity with a guided stargazing experience near Auckland. Escape light pollution at Piha Beach, Hunua Ranges Regional Park, or Shakespeare Regional Park.

Our Top Experiences and Tours in Auckland:
If youʻre booking your trip to Auckland last minute, we have you covered. Below are some of the top tours and experiences!
View All Experiences

Highlights

  • Sense your place in the cosmos as you explore the vastness of the universe
  • Stargaze in areas less affected by light pollution for better views of the stars
  • Learn about Maori legends of the sky, star formation, and more with your guide
  • Look through an 8” Newtonian telescope designed for exploring deep sky objects
  • Restore your connection with the universe in protected nocturnal environments

Description

Discover the beauty of the night sky and embark on a guided journey of wonder with a dark sky stargazing tour near Auckland. Choose between stargazing from Piha Beach, Hunua Ranges Regional Park, or Shakespeare Regional Park. Make your own way to your chosen destination, escaping the city's light pollution on the way. Upon arrival, meet your stargazing guide and prepare for a pristine starry night in a protected nocturnal environment. Then, embark on a deep space odyssey with an 8” Newtonian telescope, perfect for astrophotography and viewing galaxies and nebulae. Reconnect with the universe as you admire awe-inspiring awe celestial objects like stars, planets, and galaxies. Watch as your guide uses a high-powered laser pointer to showcase southern sky highlights. Delve into Maori legends about the sky, learn about celestial navigation, hear about star formation, and demystify the twinkle of stars versus planets. Throughout the tour, marvel at this magical nocturnal world that, shockingly, 79% of the world's population has never experienced due to light pollution. Expand your horizons and see further and deeper on an experience that reminds us of our place in the universe and our shared humanity.

Includes

Guide 8” Newtonian telescope Light refreshments

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Gallery

Auckland: Dark Sky Guided Stargazing Tours
Auckland: Dark Sky Guided Stargazing Tours
Auckland: Dark Sky Guided Stargazing Tours
Auckland: Dark Sky Guided Stargazing Tours
Auckland: Dark Sky Guided Stargazing Tours
My Guide Book Now! Auckland: Dark Sky Guided Stargazing Tours

My Lists

Create New Guide

OR

Mini Guides
Arrow

Login to create your guides for Auckland.

Add to My Guide

Create New Guide

Cancel

Cancel

Recommended Experiences in Auckland

Search, Compare, and Save up to 70%!

{[{item.Location}]}
{[{item.Location}]}

Local Car Rental Comparison
with My Guide

Free cancellation

No need to worry if your plans change with free cancellation options available

24/7 Customer Service

All of our providers offer 24/7 support

500+ trusted car hire partners globally

Create & Share your own Guide to Auckland with friends and family!

Add your recommended places to visit by browsing the website and pressing the icon.

Create your own guide of favourite 'must see' places

Earn your Local Expert badge by Sharing your guides with others

Get your guide seen by submitting it to the Mini Guides section

Login / Register Your Free Account Arrow
Lists

Mini Guides

View All
My Guide Network Locations

We Are Part of the My Guide Network!

My Guide Auckland is part of the global My Guide Network of Online & Mobile travel guides.

We are now in 120+ Destinations and Growing. If you are interested in becoming a local travel partner and would like to find out more then click for more info about our Website Business Opportunity.

Nearby Destinations

No results found

{[{item.label}]}

Events in Auckland

Filter Events by Sub-Category

Please select a Date first.

Search for a company in Auckland