Kaikōura is one of the most spectacular places internationally and in New Zealand for the Milky Way Galaxy and dark skies!  It holds an International Dark Sky Sanctuary status and with the mountains and the sea so close together so many amazing locations to view billions of stars.

We run night tours and guided day walks showcasing the best of Kaikōura Outdoors by day and night.

At NZ Travel Adventure we run:

• Night Sky Experience an outdoor introduction to the night sky and astrophotography
• Astrophotography Private Tours
• Guided Day Walks

We are a family guiding business led by professional astrophotographer Rachel Gillespie, with 3 generations of family guides taking cruise ship walking tours and other bespoke offers, Rachel holds a Department of Conservation permit for 130 tracks around the South Island with a base in Kaikōura and a permit for Historical Places Trust Fyffe House Kaikōura for night guiding.

KEY INFORMATION

• Bespoke Experiences
• Senior experienced guides
• Operates year round, note best months for Milky Way are March to October
• Max group 8 Night Sky Experience (weather dependant)
• Astrophotography Private Tour from 1 pax
• Max group 25 Walking Tour - Guide ratio 1:8 then 2nd guide 9-25
• Guiding permits
• Qualmark Silver

TRADE COLLATERALS

• Trade Manual

CONTACT DETAILS

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