Activities & Day Trips

Gisborne Astro Tours

Insightful and captivating 2-hour astro tour as well as an intro to astronomy talk with one of New Zealand’s top astrophotographers. View rare celestial targets only seen from New Zealand’s latitude.
Away from the hustle and bustle of it all and situated at a quiet rural location outside of beautiful Tairāwhiti Gisborne is the first and only Astro Tour in the East Coast of Aotearoa New Zealand. This is where stargazers come to revel in the glorious dark skies of the land of the long white cloud. With an accomplished astronomer as your guide, journey to the far corners of the universe with Gisborne Astro Tours and see the stars, planets and galaxies light up the night in this intimate and inspiring 2-hour astro tour. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle and set in the beautiful backcountry of the East Coast, you can experience a unique and in-depth voyage of discovery to the far corners of the universe.
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Gisborne Astro Tours
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Opening Times
Hours:
Contactable from 3pm - 8pm.
Months of Year:
All months of the year

Amenities

Facilities and Features
Proximity to Town:
15 minute drive from Gisborne.
Proximity to Airport:
14 minute drive from Gisborne Airport.
Parking:
Yes

Cancellation Policy:

If you contact us and cancel a booking 3 days prior to your reservation, you can receive a full (100%) refund.
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Gisborne Astro Tours
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