Billion Star Dining
The Billion Star Dining starts with a seasonal 6 course tasting menu at Moraine Lodge followed by a stargazing experience at Pukaki Observatory for groups of 2 – 10 guests.
DATEBy Arrangement
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TIME7:00 - 10:00pm
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COST*$330 per adult
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Event Details
Indulge in a fine dining experience at The Moraine, and then explore the stars from the Pukaki Observatory.
Billion Star Dining is a unique and luxurious experience. It commences with fine dining at The Moraine that utilises fresh and innovative cuisine.
This is followed by a fun and informative stargazing experience with one of our astronomers at the Pukaki Observatory. The purpose-built observatory and adjoining wine cellar began from the concept of an underground space. Its thick concrete walls maintain the cool temperature needed to cellar our wines, and the sitting area in the cellar allows us to share a welcome drink with you while we introduce the Southern sky and the spectacular stargazing experience to come.
The observatory itself features a retractable roof and 9-inch reflector telescope. When the roof recedes, the observatory walls frame a breathtaking window to the stars. Our telescope can sight the rings of Saturn and bands of Jupiter, as well as sparkling star clusters, nebula and planets. On special nights you may also get a glimpse of the Southern Lights, or Aurora Australis.
Minimum charge – two people. Stargazing is weather dependent.
Pukaki Wine Cellar Stargazing Experience
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TIME 7.30pm and 9.30pm
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COST*$195 adult $97.50 child
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Join us in the Pukaki Observatory for a unique dark sky experience under the glittering stars of the southern hemisphere. Enjoy a welcome drink in the wine cellar before our experienced astronomer takes you on a tour of the night sky with a high-powered laser pointer and our pier-mounted telescope. Learn more about the constellations and their mythologies, stars, star clusters, nebulae, planets, the Moon and more. We will also attach a camera to the back of the telescope to show you incredible views of some of the wonders of the cosmos on a big screen.
The Pukaki Observatory is perfectly located to explore one of the darkest, clearest skies in the world. This is a stellar experience and a unique opportunity to stargaze in the world-famous Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve.
The experience includes a welcome glass of wine or tot of whisky. It is a shared group session, with a minimum charge of two guests to operate this experience.
Dark Sky Stargazing is available every day for approximately 90mins.
Please note, this experience is weather dependent.
Child rate is for ages 0-12.
