This tour is a short, eye opening introduction to the vistas seen from Mt. John and the cutting edge research occurring on the mountain.
If you’re up on Mt. John for the panoramic view or a coffee and a bite to eat at the Astro Café, why not be entertained by our knowledgeable guides that run day tours. They present on a range of subjects from Maori Myths and Legends to natural local history of the surrounding Mackenzie Basin. There may also be opportunities to visit the first telescope on Mt John as well as the largest telescope in New Zealand, the MOA. If the sun is showing its face, it can be observed up close and personal using our special solar telescope which will protect your eyes.
What will I see on a tour?
Every day can be different - the following images are only an indication:
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What if it's bad weather? Is it cancelled?
If it is rain, snow or too windy, we will cancel this tour.
Booking
Booking- payment on the mountain
Is your selected tour fully booked or not available? Please contact our booking office on 03-680-6960 or email us: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The green colour indicates we have plenty of seats available, while orange colour indicates seats are limited.
Billing note:Earth & Sky Limited Partnership is a New Zealand Registered Company and all prices and transactions are in New Zealand Dollars and include GST. Payment is processed via a Secure Server provided by DPS Payment Express.
Please complete your payment within 10 minutes, after this time your transaction will timeout and payment will be declined.
Due to changing sunset times throughout the year, we will confirm your departure time one week prior to your tour. Check in is held at the western side car park directly across from the supermarket.