SOUTHERN STARGAZING
12 Days • 8 Stops • 2 People • From NZ$11,199 p.p.
Overview
A celestial escape through some of the world’s darkest skies, where South Island luxury escapes meet star-strewn nights.
Discover the magic of the night skies across the South Island’s dark sky reserves. Begin in Banks Peninsula with an artisan astronomy experience, spotting local penguins and cruising the harbour in search of the world’s smallest dolphin. Cross the Canterbury countryside to Mackenzie to soar above the Southern Alps and Aoraki / Mt Cook. Spend nights in the unique glass luxury of Skyscape galaxy gazing and venture to eco-luxury Headwaters for dark skies in Glenorchy. Embrace the sound of silence at Pātea / Doubtful Sound beneath a starry sky. For the grand finale, cross to Stewart Island to sleep under the stars in a PurePod while kiwi spotting, before concluding with an idyllic dinner overlooking Queenstown’s sparkling city lights.