One year from today the next total solar eclipse will be visible from Queensland, Australia and...
Eclipse and New Zealand
New Zealand | 16 days
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EXAN Trip Overview:
The diversity of New Zealand’s natural landscapes never fails to amaze – powerful mountain ranges, bubbling mud pools and primeval forests are some of the wondrous sights of these incredible islands. New Zealand has been isolated from other land masses for around 100 million years and over that time a distinct flora and fauna has developed. About 75% of the native flora is unique and so to are many of the animal species such as the flightless kiwi, New Zealand’s national symbol.
Trip Highlights:
Maori culture in Rotorua
Beautiful lakeside Queenstown
Mount John Observatory
Total Solar Eclipse
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Astronomy - Accompanied by our expert Dr John Mason (1 night and eclipse day)
Transport - Coach, domestic flights
Accommodation - Hotel (12 nights)
Meals - 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Palm Cove
The village of Palm Cove is situated along the Pacific Coast just 20km north of Cairns. The beautiful palm fringed, sandy beach has won many awards and is a delightful place to wander. Once you've unwound on the beach, the restaurants and small shops along the main street might tempt you to linger and indulge. This relaxing place is a perfect base before the eclipse.
Queenstown
Queenstown was a busy gold mining town in the 1860’s. The gold petered out and the town became nearly deserted. The town is located on the shores of the stunning Lake Wakatipu and is know for being one of the most scenic places in New Zealand with its surrounding mountain scenery.
Rotorua
Nick-named Sulphur City; Rotorua is famed for its hydrothermal activity, boiling mud pools and geysers. The town is also the centre of Maori culture and during our stay we’ll have ‘Hangi’ – the traditional pit oven meal of the Maoris.
Mount John Observatory
The five telescopes at an altitude of 1,029 m atop Mount John form New Zealand’s premier astronomical research observatory. We will be given a private tour of the facilities including the largest telescope in New Zealand. The setting of the observatory overlooking Lake Tekapo must be one of the finest terrestrial views from any observatory.
Prices from
$6,998pp inc flights
$4,478pp exc flights
