Complimentary Stargazing Tours (weather permitting)
are offered for our guests on one night. 

Conditions: Minimum stay 2 nights in the Observatory Lodge and 3 nights in the Miners Cottage; otherwise a single night surcharge of $150/room will apply in the Lodge and $250 in the Cottage.  Not suitable for children under 12 due to high decks, an unfenced stream and open historic gold mine tunnels.

Check in is anytime from 3pm and Check out is at 10am. 

Cancellation Policy: Reservations cancelled within 7 days of arrival date will incur a 50% cancellation fee. This rises to 100% during NZ Christmas holiday season (December 25- January 31 inclusive) and Easter holiday period. 

Smoking Policy: Smoking is prohibited in all buildings and decks, we are in a high fire hazard area surrounded by New Zealand native bush.

COVID-19 CONDITIONS  As your hosts and many guests are in the most vulnerable age group we now require all guests and visitors to be fully vaccinated and use a suitable mask if they wish to participate in stargazing tours.