Dark Sky Villas, Lake Tekapo

21/05/2024

The Aurora Australis (southern lights) captured over Dark Sky Villas on 11 May 2024. Epic!

22/09/2023

Spring ❄️

21/03/2022

It’s been so lovely having you both stay . Please come visit us again soon!

14/02/2022

Good morning!

12/01/2022

Our guests loved their private stargazing experience with Joseph at Alpha CruX - Stargazing & Astrophotography

A lovely snap from tonight's private stargazing tour at Dark Sky Villas, Lake Tekapo. 🌠🤩🔭

Visit my website by clicking the link below to book a private tour in the Mackenzie region this summer.

www.alphacrux.co.nz

12/10/2021

A tad chilly!

19/09/2021

Starting to feel like spring has arrived today.

12/05/2021

First snow fall today - brr...cold!

29/04/2021

We highly recommend the Alpha CruX tour by Joseph Pooley. There’s fantastic area for stargazing on our property and it’s a really special experience.

Welcome to the newest privately owned and operated tourism business in the .

Based out of lake Tekapo, Alpha CruX - Stargazing & Astrophotography is a fully mobile service providing private Astronomy tours and Astrophotography lessons throughout the Mackenzie region.

We strive to offer something a little special by helping you to avoid the crowds and enjoy an intimate, personalized experience under the stars from the comfort and convenience of your home or holiday accommodation.

A few of the benefits of this unique service are listed below:
- Tours priced from $125 per person
- Children 6 Y/O or under join for free*
- No need to leave home, the tour will come to you
- Astronomy equipment provided
- Hosted by friendly and knowledgeable local guides

If you are an accommodation provider within the Mackenzie region and wish to have us offer this service from your property(s) then please get in touch for a complementary "famill" tour and a delivery of promo flyers for your compendium.

Also please contact us directly or via Facebook messenger for all booking enquiries.

Ph: 0275889688
Email: [email protected]

*Terms and conditions apply.

02/04/2021

A visit to magical Aoraki / Mount Cook today - Wow (only 1hr from Takapō/Lake Tekapo).

16/03/2021

Stunning sunrise in Takapō/Lake Tekapo!

03/02/2021

03/02/2021

04/09/2020

Stargazing at Dark Sky Villas in beautiful Lake Tekapo. We are based in the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, which is also how our villas got their name. Thanks for the stunning 360 photos Joseph Pooley

18/07/2020

A hoar frost this morning made for a chilly but beautiful walk around the lake.

07/07/2020

07/07/2020

A video my clever friend Jonty, at MVP, created for us!