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University Of Canterbury Mt John Observatory

11 August 2023

South Canterbury.

The Mount John Observatory is located near Tekapo in South Canterbury. This field station allows for good access to sites around the Mackenzie Basin.

HOW TO APPLY

The Observatory at Mt John is part of the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences research facilities. It provides outstanding conditions for observations and discoveries of the southern sky.

Contact Dark Sky Project Ltd to book a star gazing tour or for opening times for the Mt John road and Astro Cafe. Tel: 0800 327 5759

For more information on the Mt John Observatory field station

To make an accommodation reservation request

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