13.8 Billion Years Journey
Get ready to embark on a journey 13.8 billion years in the making. A treat for the senses, the Dark Sky Experience brings science, Māori heritage, and fascinating multi-media installations together in a ‘Big Bang’ of awe and inspiration.
Dark Sky Project
At Dark Sky Project, manuhiri (visitors) are connected to New Zealand’s night skies, igniting a lifelong passion for dark sky preservation and what lies above.
Location
Located in Tekapo at the Dark Sky Project Base, situated between Queenstown and Christchurch approximately a three-hour drive from both cities. Set on the main highway, it is one of the most accessible Dark Sky Reserves in the world and the drive offers some of the most spectacular scenery in New Zealand.
Online Booking
With scheduled 45-minute tour departures, this is a thought-provoking, educational, and entertaining indoor experience suitable for all ages.
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