About This Tour
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.
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AuthenticAs Star Gazing -Nightscape Portrait Photography Tour
This 2-hour tour offers an intimate stargazing experience, focusing on nightscape portrait photography. After being picked up via private transportation, you'll enjoy hot chocolate and cookies while learning to capture the night sky. It’s a good option for couples or individuals seeking a quiet, personalized evening activity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about AuthenticAs Star Gazing -Nightscape Portrait Photography Tour
Who operates this experience?
This experience is operated by AuthenticAs, a local sightseeing provider in Queenstown.
What's included?
This tour includes Private transportation, Professional photography taken of you supplied digitally as a Pixieset Collection, and Permitted 4WD location on Department of Conservation land . Additional amenities and services are included. All inclusions are provided by the tour operator.
How long is this tour?
The experience lasts approximately 2 hours, giving you time to fully enjoy your chosen activity.
Can I cancel this tour?
If weather conditions are unsafe, the tour may be canceled by the operator. In such cases, you'll be offered a refund or reschedule.
What should I bring?
We recommend bringing comfortable walking shoes, a camera, and weather-appropriate clothing. All necessary equipment is provided.
Is transportation included?
Yes, transportation is included. Hotel pickup and drop-off are typically provided.
Is this tour worth it?
Yes, this experience has a 5.0-star rating based on 58+ reviews, making it a highly rated option in Queenstown.
What to expect on this tour?
This sightseeing experience lasts approximately 2 hours and includes all necessary equipment and guidance. You'll have access to Private transportation and more.
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