Earth & Sky Ltd., P.O. Box 112, Lake Tekapo 7945, New Zealand.   E-mail: info@earthandsky.co.nz
Phone: +64 (0)3 6806960   Fax: +64 (0)3 6806950
Astro Café at Mount John
Shelter from the wind and share a meal, or just a hot or cold drink, while enjoying the ethereal view all around the Mackenzie Basin. We are weather-proof under our glazed roof and snug behind glass walls with views on all sides, and doors and windows that can be opened to the fresh, clean Mackenzie air and the outdoor surrounds.



We offer Day Tours of the Observatory departing with a knowledgeable guide, on request from the Café. On a clear day you can watch our turbulent star, the Sun, through our special solar telescope or visit the exciting MOA (Microlensing Observations in Astrophysics) project which uses the largest telescope in New Zealand.

If lunch is on your mind, we can prepare a jumbo sandwich with a variety of fillings for you, with fresh Mackenzie High Country bread, sun-dried tomato, and gourmet mustards. If you prefer a sweet, we have something for every taste. Our coffees and hot chocolate are famous in the region and our iced chocolate is guaranteed to sooth the heat of summer!

You are welcome to drive up the mountain road and see us at the Café any day — weather permitting — from 10am to 5pm during winter, and 9am to 6pm at other times (please, no vehicles over 23 seat capacity, owing to the occasional tight bend on the road).

We'll be pleased to see you there!

You may be interested to know that we also open the Café at night for those guests attending our Mt John Star Tours. We offer you a complimentary hot chocolate by candlelight whilst you contemplate the stunning night sky that Tekapo is famous for, revealed to you outside by our experienced guides. The Café's underfloor heating makes the experience all the more enjoyable on chilly nights!

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