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Dark Sky Detour

This 6 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Queenstown.

**Please Note: Some elements of this tour may only run on certain days of the week. Speak to one of our travel specialists today to find a departure date that works for you.

Starting in Christchurch, you'll make your way to the brilliant blue waters of Lake Tekapo. Lounge in the lakefront hot pools and enjoy the stars at the Mt John Observatory. Finishing in Queenstown, where you'll catch views from the gondola and wrap things up with a twilight wine tour to sample some of the world's best Pinot Noir. 

Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.

This tour also features:

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

Included activity: Christchurch to Lake Tekapo with Gray Line / GreatSights

Included activity: Tekapo Springs Hot Pools

Included activity: Dark Sky Project Summit Experience

Included activity: Lake Tekapo to Queenstown by Intercity Coach

Included activity: Gondola Ride with Skyline Queenstown

Included activity: Twilight Wine & Craft Beer Tour with Altitude Tours

Included activity: Private Transfer Queenstown Accommodation to Airport (LSQ)

Itinerary summary for: Dark Sky Detour

Day 1: Arrive into Christchurch
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 2: Depart Christchurch and head for Lake Tekapo
Accommodation: The Woolshed Suites

Day 3: Spend the night in the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve
Accommodation: The Woolshed Suites

Day 4: Depart Tekapo for the Adventure Capital, Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 5: Experience Otago's best wine and craft beer
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 6: Leave Queenstown and head back to Christchurch