New Zealand South Island - Stunning lake views and starry skies: Mount John University Observatory

#Natural Landscape #100 Ways to Travel #University of Canterbury Mt John Observatory, a must-see attraction for self-driving in New Zealand's South Island, is located on the highest point of Mt John next to Lake Tekapo. It overlooks the vast and unparalleled view. The lake is as blue as a gem and the opposite mountain is covered with snow, which is as beautiful as a painting. We visited in early spring, and the snow on the mountaintops had not yet melted, providing a perfect background for beautiful photos. There are several huge rocks on the grass behind the observatory. The angle for taking photos when sitting on them is really good. It looks like you are climbing on a huge rock several meters high! In fact, it is very low. You can just stride up there. You can take deceptive photos, but the photos you take will turn out to be incredibly beautiful. If you live near Lake Tekapo, you can consider joining a night stargazing tour and use a professional telescope to see the Milky Way in the southern hemisphere in an environment without any light pollution. However, it is windy and cold here at the observatory, so you have to wear warm clothes, otherwise you will freeze to death. Also, stargazing is very dependent on the weather, and the full moon is the biggest light pollution! There is also a view cafe Astro Cafe next to the observatory. In the glass house made of light steel frame, you can order a cup of hot American coffee. This is the most unforgettable cafe recommended by Lonely Planet! #NewZealandFreeTravel #MountJohnObservatory #LakeTekapo #newzealand #mtjohnobservatory #laketekapo #astrocafe