Big Sky Stargazing - Hermitage Hotel

AORAKI MOUNT COOK ALPINE VILLAGE LIMITEDbig sky stargazingOVERVIEW Mount Cook is far from the city lights and therefore has some of the darkest skies in New Zealand - perfect for viewingthe southern night sky! Begin with an introduction and orientation in the Theatre Planetarium. We then take a short drive to our outdoor stargazingsite for spectacular views of the southern sky. Using the naked eye, high-powered binoculars and state of the art telescopes, continue your tour of theMilky Way and beyond. Unleash your imagination as you explore our neighbourhood in the universe including the Southern Cross, star clusters, planets,moons and distant galaxies.KEY SELLING POINTS• The Mount Cook location is in an areainternationally recognised as offering some of thebest night sky viewing.• Includes orientation in New Zealand’s fi rst fulldome digital Planetarium – high definition videoimages on a suspended 9m wide x 4.5m high fulldome.• Friendly informative guidesWHAT is supplied• Informative guides• Full length stargazing coats to keep you toastywarmDURATION• Approx 1 ½ hours, departing from and returning toThe Hermitage Hotel.important information• Check in required 10 minutes prior to scheduleddeparture at the Activities Desk inside the lobby ofThe Hermitage Hotel.• Due to high demand, we recommend that you prebookthis activity to avoid disappointment.• Not suitable for children under the age of 4years.need to bring• An extra warm layer of clothingcancellation policy• Within 48 hours before departure – loss of 50% ofthe total price.• Within 24 hours before departure – loss of 100%of the total price.• There is no penalty for rescheduling or cancellingoutside 48 hours.• Weather Policy: if the night sky is clouded over andguides are of the opinion that conditions are notsatisfactory for operation of the tour then a 100%refund will be provided.departure information• Departs every clear evening, year round. Exactdeparture times vary depending on the time of year.For more information visitwww.hermitage.co.nz/tradeRESERVATIONS:Via Email:reservations@hermitage.co.nzPlease consider the environment before printing this document in its entirety2