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Skyline Queenstown: Gondola & Skyline Stargazing

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Experience a guided tour of our galaxy!

The clear, unpolluted skies of Queenstown are a world class setting for the stargazing experience.

Perched high above Queenstown and surrounded by snow-capped mountains, our location provides the perfect opportunity to access a 'hidden world' not seen by the naked eye, and impossible to see from many other locations around the globe.

The Stargazing tour takes guests to a specially-constructed platform high above the Skyline complex, allowing for an unbelievably clear view of the night sky. High powered telescopes reveal stunning sights not visible to the naked eye.

  • Learn to navigate using the iconic Southern Cross

  • See over 6000 stars including the magnificent Alpha Centauri

  • Explore the Milky Way and be captivated by the constellations and planets that make up our galaxy

  • Spot satellites and shooting stars

Tours will run every night, weather dependent and start from 6:00pm in winter to 10:45pm in the summer months.

Allow two hours in total, including Gondola transit time. Please arrive at the base of the Gondola at least 30min prior to start time.

A Canada Goose jacket will be provided for the duration of the tour. Guests are advised to wear warm, comfortable walking shoes.

Chinese and Japanese speaking guides are available on request. Minimum numbers apply.

 

 

 

 

 

 


Itinerary

Day 1 : Gondola & Stargazing
Enjoy a guided tour of the southern sky. Perched high above Queenstown, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, Skyline Queenstown provides the perfect location to access a 'hidden world'. Powerful telescopes and professional, experienced guides will leave you in awe of the magnificent night sky. Enjoy a guided tour of the southern sky. Perched high above Queenstown and surrounded by snow-capped mountains, Skyline Queenstown provides the perfect location to access a 'hidden world' not seen by the naked eye, and impossible to see from many other locations around the globe. Our knowledgeable and experienced stargazing guides will meet you at the top of the Gondola before leading you up Bob’s Peak where, with our powerful telescopes, you can be amazed by what you see. • Learn to navigate using the iconic Southern Cross • See over 6000 stars including the magnificent Alpha Centauri • Explore the Milky Way and be captivated by the constellations and planets that make up our galaxy • Spot satellites and shooting stars Tours will run every night, weather dependent and start from 6:00pm in winter to 10:45pm in the summer months. Allow two hours in total, including Gondola transit time. Please arrive at the base of the Gondola at least 30min prior to start time. A Canada Goose jacket will be provided for the duration of the tour. Guests are advised to wear warm, comfortable walking shoes.
Meals :None


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Skyline Queenstown: Gondola & Skyline Stargazing