Visit the mountain-top Astro Cafe at Mt John’s Observatory for the most incredible 360 degree views of the Mackenzie Basin and great coffee!
Fully enclosed in glass, protecting from the elements but not restricting the views the Astro Café serves fresh sandwiches made with Mackenzie High Country bread, delectable cakes and slices to satisfy the sweet tooth, warming soup in winter and cooling smoothies in summer.
Only 1km south of Lake Tekapo on State Highway 8 is the turnoff to Mt John Observatory and the Astro Cafe, approximately 10-15 minutes drive from Lake Tekapo village, there is a charge of $5 per vehicle to access this road due to ongoing maintenance. Alternatively you can walk up to the cafe via a well utilised walkway taking approximately 1.5 hours return starting close to Tekapo Springs.
Phone: +64 3 680 6960
Address: Mount John Observatory, Lake Tekapo
Email: info@earthandsky.co.nz
Website: www.earthandsky.co.nz