How popular isTekapo Star Gazing?
In October 2026, people searched for Tekapo Star Gazing by name about 4,970 times in New Zealand, a 19.4% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 29% of all New Zealand stargazing tour searches, placing Tekapo Star Gazing second out of six tours. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about stargazing tours, Tekapo Star Gazing appeared in one of the five answers and was the sixth most recommended of the six.
Tekapo Star Gazing is the second most searched of 6 competitors and the sixth most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
Dark Sky ProjectShare of searches 58.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Tekapo Star GazingShare of searches 29%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
Silver River StargazingShare of searches 7.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Big Sky StargazingShare of searches 3.4%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Chameleon StargazingShare of searches 1.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top stargazing tours in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Tekapo Star Gazing was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Tekapo Star Gazing is the sixth most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Dark Sky Project5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Big Sky Stargazing4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Silver River Stargazing3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Chameleon Stargazing2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Good Heavens2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Tekapo Star Gazing1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about stargazing tours
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which stargazing tour should I book in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best stargazing tours in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best stargazing tour in New Zealand for dark sky viewing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“night sky tour”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“stargazing tours nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
How often do people search for Tekapo Star Gazing compared with other New Zealand stargazing tours?
Share of searches by month for Dark Sky Project, Tekapo Star Gazing, Silver River Stargazing, Big Sky Stargazing. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Dark Sky Project | Tekapo Star Gazing | Silver River Stargazing | Big Sky Stargazing | Chameleon Stargazing | Good Heavens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 48.2% | 20% | 7.8% | 2.3% | 21.4% | 0.36% |
| Dec 2025 | 47.2% | 26.2% | 9.2% | 3.2% | 14% | 0.29% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.7% | 30.6% | 8.8% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 55.3% | 30.5% | 8.6% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 52.2% | 31.9% | 10.3% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 0.47% |
| Apr 2026 | 57.9% | 28.8% | 7.6% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 0.43% |
| May 2026 | 56.2% | 31.4% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.23% |
| Jun 2026 | 48.3% | 36.3% | 9.4% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 0.29% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.8% | 33.4% | 7% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 55.5% | 30.4% | 8.8% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 0.27% |
| Sep 2026 | 57.8% | 28.9% | 7.6% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 0.41% |
| Oct 2026 | 58.1% | 29% | 7.6% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 0.41% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 58.1% | 9.9K | +0.1% | +0.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 29% | 5K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 7.6% | 1.3K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.4% | 590 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.5% | 260 | -18.8% | -0.3 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.41% | 70 | 0% | 0 points |
58.1%
Held 1st. 9.9K estimated branded searches, +0.1% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
29%
Held 2nd. 5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
7.6%
Held 3rd. 1.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.4%
Held 4th. 590 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
1.5%
Held 5th. 260 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
0.41%
Held 6th. 70 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Tekapo Star Gazing and its closest rivals
- Tekapo Star Gazing vs Dark Sky Project: compare popularity
- Tekapo Star Gazing vs Silver River Stargazing: compare popularity
- Tekapo Star Gazing vs Big Sky Stargazing: compare popularity
- Tekapo Star Gazing vs Chameleon Stargazing: compare popularity
- Tekapo Star Gazing vs Good Heavens: compare popularity
- Compare Tekapo Star Gazing with any brand
Every comparison with Tekapo Star Gazing
5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Tekapo Star Gazing changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Tekapo Star Gazing in New Zealand fell from 6.2K to 5K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Tekapo Star Gazing’s share of searches among stargazing tours in New Zealand increased from 20% to 29%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Tekapo Star Gazing’s share of searches among stargazing tours in New Zealand peaked at 36.3% in June 2026 and was lowest at 20% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Tekapo Star Gazing rose from 3rd to 2nd among stargazing tours in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand stargazing tours in October 2026?
6 changes
Dark Sky Project’s share of searches among stargazing tours in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 52.8% to 58.1% in October 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Chameleon Stargazing in New Zealand fell 96.1% over 12 measured months, from 6.6K to 260 in October 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Silver River Stargazing in New Zealand fell 45.8% over 12 measured months, from 2.4K to 1.3K in October 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Good Heavens in New Zealand fell 36.4% over 12 measured months, from 110 to 70 in October 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Tekapo Star Gazing in New Zealand fell 19.4% over 12 measured months, from 6.2K to 5K in October 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Big Sky Stargazing in New Zealand fell 18.1% over 12 measured months, from 720 to 590 in October 2026.
How are Tekapo Star Gazing’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Tekapo Star Gazing’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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