Get involved in a world class astrophotography experience! 

The location of our astrophotography tour is truly stunning. Get ready for pure darkness and incredible 360° views over 50,000-acres of farmland nestled in the gold-rated Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve. This tour is pure magic if you are wanting to learn or extend your astrophotography skills.

Learn how to take jaw dropping pictures using our telescopes and digital cameras or even better bring along your own camera and if we can use it, we will. Tours will be customized depending on the weather and what you want to learn. This could include wide-angle imagery of the night sky, imagery of the Milky Way or constellations, capturing star trails or night-time lapse animations and to top it all off we will also help you process the images post-capture!

Our fully guided 3-hour experience departs nightly with a maximum of 4 adults.  This tour is downright essential if you want to sharpen your astrophotography skills and is suitable for beginners through to advanced.

Please note:  Your credit card will be charged in NZD.  Astrophotography tours are limited to adults (16+) only. If using your own camera, then you will already have any image/s you take however if using our camera, we will provide you with your post capture image/s via a download link.  We will occasionally use these photos on our social media platforms and website to showcase the tour experience. Participation in tour photos is voluntary. 

For our cancellation policy please read our Terms & Conditions.

 The Astrophotography Tour Includes:

• Transport to / from the Silver River office in Tekapo to the astrophotography site 15 minutes away.

• Fully guided tour with one of our experienced guides.

• Use of our toasty warm down jackets.

• Use of our telescopes, camera, and equipment.

• Tours capped at 4 adults.

• Little to no light pollution.

• Vast 360°views over the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve.

•  If using our camera, you will receive the processed photos via a digital download link.
  
  Please note that the availability will be on request, kindly email hello@silverriver.co.nz to confirm the date is available for you to book the tour. Thank you!