Stargazing at Syringa Park (at Avianto Estate) - May

Give Your Loved Ones a Night to Remember with an Unforgettable Stargazing Experience!

Explore the wonders of the night sky with "Stargazing with Vic's Telescopes", hosted at the tranquil Syringa Park at Avianto Estate. Enhance your night by enjoying a delicious meal or drink at one of the nearby eateries, either before or after the event. Prefer a more laid-back experience? Grab a takeaway and savour a picnic beneath the cosmos!

Through powerful telescopes you'll observe the majesty of the moon and even get a chance to take a pic of it with your phone through a telescope! But that's not all, you’ll also marvel at Jupiter - you'll even see the gas clouds on the planet! You'll also be able to observe Mars, nebulae, double-stars, asterisms and star clusters (including the Heart Cluster for the romantics!).

Your guide, Vicus Cruywagen - a passionate telescope maker and observer of the night sky - will kick off the night with a fascinating talk about the universe and the wonders you’ll be observing. Then, you’ll have the rare opportunity to view these celestial marvels through high-powered telescopes.

On the menu:

> The Moon - observed through a telescope, it's unlike anything you've seen...

> Mars

> Double Stars

> Asterisms

> Nebulae

> Star Clusters - including the Heart Cluster for the romantics!

It’s more than just stargazing—it’s an evening of wonder and unforgettable memories. Don’t miss out!

Dates: 2, 9 & 16 May

Time: 7:00pm - you may arrive earlier to settle in.

Duration: Approx. 90 minutes, depending on the number of guests.

Tickets: R180pp, R135pp when you buy 4x or more tickets

Event Attendance & Guidelines

* Arrival Time: Please arrive 10 minutes (or earlier) before the event start time.

* Light Etiquette: To preserve night vision and enhance stargazing, avoid using white lights/torches. Red lights/torches are preferred. A simple and cost-effective alternative is wrapping a torch with several layers of red cellophane secured with an elastic band.

* Weather & Clothing: Even summer nights can be chilly, and winter nights can be particularly cold. Please dress accordingly, as the event takes place outdoors.

* Insect Protection: During summer, mosquito repellent is recommended.

* Food & Seating: Food and drinks are available for purchase from the on-site eateries (both sit-down and takeaway options). Outside food and beverages are NOT permitted on the premises. Please bring your own camping chairs or picnic blankets.

* Ticket Policy: Tickets are non-refundable. However, if the event is postponed due to bad weather, your ticket will be transferred to a future date of your choice during the upcoming year.