AuthenticAs Star Gazing -Nightscape Portrait Photography Tour
At a glance
AuthenticAs Star Gazing -Nightscape Portrait Photography Tour is a 2h private experience in Queenstown, New Zealand, operated by AuthenticAs. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 71 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $515.12 per person. Included: Private transportation, Professional photography taken of you supplied digitally as a Pixieset Collection, Hot Chocolate and Cookies (please let us know if there are any food allergies).
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- See cancellation policy
Overview
Private stargazing tour from Queenstown, for your group only (up to 4 people). Duration is about two hours, with pickup from your accommodation.
Your guide Simon holds a BSc (Hons) in Physics with Astrophysics and shares Māori astronomy whilst guiding you through the southern sky. You'll use binoculars, laser pointers and a Unistellar telescope that shows nebulae and galaxies live on a screen.
Astro portraits of your group under the Southern Night Sky are included, plus a curated set of edited images delivered the next day, including images from the telescope. Hot chocolate and cookies are provided.
Weather dependent. If conditions aren't suitable we will reschedule with you. Aurora sightings are possible but never guaranteed.
Operated under DOC concessions. Qualmark Silver operator.
What's included
What's included
- Private transportation
- Professional photography taken of you supplied digitally as a Pixieset Collection
- Hot Chocolate and Cookies (please let us know if there are any food allergies)
- 4WD Land Rover pick up and drop off
- Health & Safety audited and full public liability insurance
- Optional astrophotography tuition with your own camera/tripod or iphone
- Southern Night Sky Tour by a Aotearoa Astrotourism Guide
- Permitted 4WD location on Department of Conservation land
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h 30m
We hold Department of Conservation permission to access Dark Skies close to and/or within the Wakatipu Basin /Queenstown /Tahuna area. We particularly love to take our visits into the Mountains often snowy in Wintertime , with ease of access and down alongside Lake Wakatipu. We try our best to use bespoke locations planned for your needs or group wishes. We also have the ability to add in a Day into Night Tour and Authentic As Queenstown to this Starry Night Package so we can add in multiple locations.
Meeting point
Bespoke planning enables pick up from anywhere from within the Wakatipu Basin or please email to discuss further.
Please Note for Starry Night Adventures: Throughout the year start times vary, please select the 7:30pm appointment to book, however the actual start times are approximately; January - 11pm, February - 10:30pm, March - 9- 9:30pm, April - 8-9pm, May - 7pm, June - 6:30pm, July - 6:30pm, August - 6:30pm, September - 7:30pm, October - 9pm, November - 9:30pm, December - 10:30pm
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the AuthenticAs Star Gazing -Nightscape Portrait Photography Tour take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $515.12 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Private transportation; Professional photography taken of you supplied digitally as a Pixieset Collection; Hot Chocolate and Cookies (please let us know if there are any food allergies); 4WD Land Rover pick up and drop off; Health & Safety audited and full public liability insurance; Optional astrophotography tuition with your own camera/tripod or iphone.
Where does it start?
Bespoke planning enables pick up from anywhere from within the Wakatipu Basin or please email to discuss further. Please Note for Starry Night Adventures: Throughout the year start times vary, please select the 7:30pm appointment to book, however the actual start times are…
Can I cancel?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 71 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Queenstown.
