Chameleon Stargazing vs Silver River Stargazing:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Silver River Stargazing had more branded searches than Chameleon Stargazing among stargazing tours in New Zealand. Silver River Stargazing had about 1,300 branded searches, while Chameleon Stargazing had 260. Silver River Stargazing made up 7.6% of all stargazing tour searches we track, and Chameleon Stargazing accounted for 1.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about stargazing tours, Silver River Stargazing appeared in three of the five answers and Chameleon Stargazing in two. Silver River Stargazing was mentioned before Chameleon Stargazing in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Silver River Stargazing, about 5 searches for every 1 for Chameleon Stargazing
Who does AI mention more?
Silver River Stargazing, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Chameleon Stargazing in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Silver River Stargazing, named ahead of Chameleon Stargazing in 2 of 3 answers
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Top stargazing tours in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Silver River Stargazing was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Chameleon Stargazing was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Silver River Stargazing was listed before Chameleon Stargazing in two out of three answers that named either.
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
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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.
Is Chameleon Stargazing or Silver River Stargazing more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Chameleon Stargazing and Silver River Stargazing by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six stargazing tours we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Silver River Stargazing, Chameleon 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% |
How has branded search for Chameleon Stargazing and Silver River Stargazing changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending October 2026: Silver River Stargazing took it in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Chameleon Stargazing’s share of searches among stargazing tours in New Zealand moved from 21.4% to 1.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.6K to 260.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Silver River Stargazing’s share of searches among stargazing tours in New Zealand moved from 7.8% to 7.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.4K to 1.3K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand stargazing tours in October 2026?
2 changes

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.
How are Chameleon Stargazing’s and Silver River Stargazing’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Chameleon Stargazing’s and Silver River Stargazing’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Chameleon Stargazing
1 branded search term
- chameleon stargazing
Silver River Stargazing
1 branded search term
- silver river stargazing
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