University of Canterbury Mt John Observatory - University of Canterbury Mt John Observatory

Name: University of Canterbury Mt John Observatory - University of Canterbury Mt John Observatory
Address: Tekapo 7999, New Zealand, 7999, Zealand

4.6/5 ★ based on 8 reviews

Contact University of Canterbury Mt John Observatory

Address :	Tekapo 7999, New Zealand
Phone :	📞 +8
Postal code :	7999
Categories :	Tourist attraction , Observatory ,
Description :	Private mountaintop research facility with multiple telescopes, instruments & detection devices.

Best Observatory in New Zealand

D	Diana Andrews on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ We went on the bus tour to see the stars at 6: 00om one night. The person in reception said we could take photos but there was no chance to do that. The first talk by a young man was excellent but the look at the stars through the telescope was very rushed and although we supposed to see three items each telescope we only saw two each and we were rushed back on the bus. False advertising spoilt it for me and I wouldn't go again.
K	Kevin Fourie on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This was Simply Spectacular and had the cage been open ? that would have been coffee heaven ?. We pushed out bikes UP the 475.m ascent Soo the descent was off the planet????. Great ride back to Tekapo Springs ????
J	Jeremy McIntyre on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Highly recommend! Enjoy your favourite coffee while you take in the beautiful 360 views... Truly beautiful landscape.
K	Kiwis Fly the Coop NZ on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Glorious panoramic views over Tekapo and beyond. Eftpos or credit card only for $8 entry to drive to the top. You can walk the track for free, approx 45 minutes. Didn't go into cafe but was told no hot drinks available so grab a coffee to go from the township
p	peter de Gouw on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ We were lucky enough to have clear sky's and a half moon on our 11pm summit experience tour .We were taken by bus from the dark sky base in tekapo township to the top of Mt John where we disembarked .We were escorted to an outside area beside one of the domes where we were treated to an entertaining half hour briefing before we were permitted to look through both a 9inch and a 16 inch telescope at a number of various constellations . The guides were incredibly knowledgeable . Don't expect to see planets or stars in any sort of detail as it just doesn't work that way . It's freezing cold standing outside for the hour so wrap up warm. Glad we did it but probably won't need to go again
B	Brijesh Patel Barfoot & Thompson on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Do not go here without calling this number. Sometimes if they are close to if they don’t have staff. It’s best place to visit when you are visiting lake tekapo. Normally 50 to 100 cars returns back from the check post if they close early, this people don’t understand the feeling of visitors for not allowing them to go at mt John.
J	Jonathan Hampton on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I initially wasn't going to bother visiting, initially thinking the $8 road user fee was a lot to simply drive up a road! But I ultimately decided to, and am very glad I did...the views of the lakes and mountain ranges are absolutely stunning and amongst the very best on offer in the South Island (if not New Zealand). Almost quite surreal. Now I can see why they charge, it is definitely worth the money! Definitely recommend a visit.
R	Raewyn Moore on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Loved it ..great Night Sky experience, ?Bus driver was amazing he had a laughing with his information that alone was worth the trip❤️Then we went up the next day on our own what a beautiful view ??