Star Safari Stargazing Experience, Martinborough
In Wellington
From
£44
pp
1h 30 mins · 4.6 (8)
Did you know that the Wairarapa International Dark Sky Reserve has one of the darkest and clearest skies in New Zealand? Only 80km from the Wellington Airport, you get a personal astrobiologist and an astrophysicist to show you the Universe.
We are Hari and Sam, and we created Star Safari out of our love of the night sky. • We invested in the best equipment for stargazing, with powerful telescopes and top-quality optics.
We know our night sky - both our 16" telescopes are manual, and you can learn it too! • Advanced stargazers, bring your observing list. • Beginner stargazers, we will show you where to start. By the end of the session, you will know what's in the sky and how to orient yourself to the stars.
Star Safari is a 90-minute experience with the Universe while seeing the best the amazing southern sky offers. If the weather is unsuitable for stargazing, we explore our sky in virtual reality.
You get to ask questions. We deliver a learning experience just for you.
Free cancellation
What's included
- All children 15 and younger for free, with no lower age limit. Maximum 2 per paying adult.
- Free cancelation up to 24 hours before session start time.
- All Fees and Taxes
- COFFEE_AND_TEA
- 2x 16" (inches) very large telescopes per group and other telescopes and binoculars.
- Professional Instructors. Hari is a TEDx featured astrobiologist, Sam is an astrophysicist
Meeting & end point
Meeting point
Look out for the email with driving instructions. Follow the signs from 1169 Ponatahi Road along the gravel driveway and then to the right. You will end up going up a hill and we will meet you in the carpark.
CAMPERVANS - we pick you up at the bottom of the hill. Please see email instructions.
End point
Look out for the email with driving instructions. Follow the signs from 1169 Ponatahi Road along the gravel driveway and then to the right. You will end up going up a hill and we will meet you in the carpark.
CAMPERVANS - we pick you up at the bottom of the hill. Please see email instructions.
Practical information
- Operated by
- Star Safari
- Max group size
- 10 travellers
- Travellers per booking
- 1–10
- Languages
- en, fr
- Confirmation
- INSTANT
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Please call us at the phone number below.
- Please dress up warm and as if you would go hiking. It gets very cold at night.
Frequently asked questions
The tour runs for around 1 hour 30 minutes. Times are approximate and may vary depending on group size, traffic, and site conditions on the day.
What's included is set out in the tour description above. As a general guide, transport and guiding are normally covered; meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are typically extra unless the description states otherwise.
We don't hold specific age or fitness guidance for this tour. Read the activity description carefully and, if in any doubt, speak to your cruise line's excursion desk before you book.