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Mt John Observatory

Lake Tekapo, Lake Tekapo

Featured Review : Mount John rises majestically over Lake Tekapo Village. It's an easy hike to the top from the car park at the Alpine Spa hot pools, down by the lakeshore. Just before you reach the car park there's a sign that leads yo...See Full Review

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Mt John Observatory Reviews

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The Stargazing Tour

  • 1 out of 5 stars by Odicomcoop from christchurch, New Zealand
  • April 11, 2010
Quote: A few years ago we did the 50 min walk up the mountain. Thoroughly enjoyed the walk. Excellent cafe at the top, with stunning views over the Mackenzie Basin. So we thought this year we would shout ourselves the night star gazing tour. The bus ride... Read the full Mt John Observatory review
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Breathtaking Views of Earth and Sky

  • 4 out of 5 stars by svearvaldyr from Fortrose, Scotland, United Kingdom
  • December 22, 2008
Breathtaking Views of Earth and Sky
Quote: Mount John rises majestically over Lake Tekapo Village. It's an easy hike to the top from the car park at the Alpine Spa hot pools, down by the lakeshore. Just before you reach the car park there's a sign that leads you up into the woods. It's a... Read the full Mt John Observatory review

From journal The Turquoise Tranquility of Lake Tekapo

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Mt John Walks and Observatory

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Red Mezz from Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom
  • September 19, 2008
Mt John Walks and Observatory
Quote: There are two things that Lake Tekapo is really known for – the surreal colour of it’s lake, and the astonishing clarity of it’s stars. And there is no better place to appreciate both than from the top of Mt John or from the Mt John Observatory.... Read the full Mt John Observatory review

From journal The Visual Perfection of Secluded Lake Tekapo