AuthenticAs Star Gazing -Nightscape Portrait Photography Tour | La Vacanza Travel

AuthenticAs Star Gazing -Nightscape Portrait Photography Tour

Duration: 2 hours
Destination: New Zealand, South Island, Queenstown
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  • 2 hours
  • Queenstown
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Whether you live here or are visiting we have found the best places to take you on Stargazing. We collect you in our 4WD land rovers, choosing from many of our dark sky locations to guide and photograph you under the Southern Night Sky. Come along with us NZ Astro tourism Academy qualified Guides this Summer 2023/4 and discover star navigation, the meaning and language of our constellations and using our Unistellar EVscope and night binoculars we choose the most interesting features viewable that night for you to see close up. We professionally shoot your portrait with the galactic core as a backdrop. Often snow will be under our feet. NZ Award winning photographers, we deliver you with a set of images from your experience to cherish along with images from our telescope that we viewed together live. Customers love this tour who are also budding astrophotographers -ask us for tuition and bring your camera/ tripod is also an option. We are the only Queenstown bespoke star gazing tour.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Queenstown, Queenstown, Otago Region, South Island

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.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Optional astrophotography tuition with your own camera/tripod or iphone
  • Coffee and/or Tea - Hot Chocolate and Cookies (please let us know if there are any food allergies)
  • Private transportation
  • 4WD Land Rover pick up and drop off
  • Permitted 4WD location on Department of Conservation land
  • Health & Safety audited and full public liability insurance
  • Southern Night Sky Tour by a Aotearoa Astrotourism Guide
  • Professional photography taken of you supplied digitally as a Pixieset Collection

Exclusions

    Additional Info

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability

    Departure Point

    Departure Point

    Traveler pickup is offered
    Bespoke planning enables pick up from anywhere from within the Wakatipu Basin or please email to discuss further.


    Departure Time

    07:30 PM

    Duration & Voucher Info

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    2 hours

    Cancellation Policy

    User's Reviews

    jemyap

    24 Apr, 2024

    Who would have thought that a Solo Star gazing tour would have a huge impact in my life. 😌 2 1/2 years ago I decided to do a solo trip to the South Island as part of my Healing Journey and Grief Therapy. I was blessed to meet a couple who made me inspired, amazed and humbled. I met Simon and Emma . ♥️ Simon didn’t just talk about the stars,the milky way ,the galaxy. He made me understand and love it so much that i look at the stars and night sky differently now. Its his knowledge,passion ,heart ,kindness and sincerity that made it an “experience” instead of merely a tour. I still remember the feeling of seeing The Milky Way for the first time after my eyes have adjusted to the darkness in 12 Mile Delta. I still remember how i was amazed by the respect and love Simon showed when he asked permission in front of that lake and it felt like nature answered. I treasured Every moment of that trip . “Let’s find Hope in Sparkles” - when Emma mentioned this during our conversation in instagram , i knew in my heart that i’ll be meeting someone who is heaven sent to be part of my Healing Journey. I wanted to do a Normal Review but it wouldn’t feel sincere if i don’t share the main reason why i did the Stargazing trip in the first place. If you love the stars, the galaxy,the milky way ,nature or just wanna learn more and experience its magic then you have the best couple to do the trip with. If you were like me who just wanted to feel a loved ones hug by looking at the stars and the night sky .Believing they are up there looking after us … give this trip a go. 😌 I hope you will find Hope in Sparkles ,just like i did. ✨ Thank you Simon and Emma. 🥹 Gratitude is an Understatement. ✨♥️ Much Love always, Jemjem

    Charlotta_D

    08 Mar, 2024

    The guide was wonderful and knowledgeable. Telling us about the Mauri history with the stars . Highly recommended and appreciated

    MaddieM89

    09 Feb, 2024

    It exceeded expectations by miles, we were so impressed, even my dad and brother who weren’t so interested before we left were completely absorbed in the experience before we left. It was the highlight of our Queenstown trip. Simon really made it interesting blending culture and science. Can’t wait to do other experiences like this is the future.

    Sara_R

    03 Jan, 2024

    One of best experiences we had during New Zealand Trip. Simon is very professional and passionate about what he does. We learned so much about how to navigate the southern dark sky, saw too many incredible stars, images, also Māori culture. The Milky Way is absolutely stunning, the nightscape portrait is unmatched, we will value this experience, the photos are amazing, unbelievable! Thank you so much for this extraordinary tour! Highly recommend!

    reja2023

    26 Dec, 2023

    The best private star gazing trip! It was amazing and the photos were amazing too! We learned a lot from it.

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