Pop the question under the most brilliant night sky. Our custom, exclusive Marriage Proposal Package is engineered for those who want to skip the ordinary and create a legendary love story.

Imagine standing on a secluded beach, the Pacific Ocean whispering at your feet, and the entire core of the Milky Way blazing directly above you. With zero city light pollution to dim the moment, it is just the two of you, an infinite blanket of stars, and a question that changes everything. This is stargazing New Zealand at its most romantic, private, and breathtaking.

🌌 What Makes Your Secret Proposal Seamless:

  • The Cover Story: We set up a private, premium tour format so your partner remains completely oblivious until the exact moment you drop to one knee.

  • The Perfect Spot: An ultra-private, pristine beach location chosen specifically for optimal dark-sky photography and intimate atmosphere.

  • The Celebration: A bottle of premium New Zealand champagne waiting on ice, paired with our famous gourmet home-baked brownies.

  • The Comforts: Plush blankets, zero-gravity moon chairs, and steaming hot chocolate to keep the coastal night air cozy.

  • The Legacy: We can coordinate with a professional night-sky photographer to capture the exact silhouette of your proposal under the striking cosmic dust of the Milky Way.
    • ✨ Crafted to Perfection

    Every love story is unique, and our local team customizes the timing, logistics, and positioning to ensure your secret remains safe until the stars align. Whether you want a quiet, simple moment by the waves or a dramatic astronomical setup, we handle every detail on the ground so you can focus entirely on each other. There is nothing staged here. No spotlight. Just pure natural beauty in a Dark Sky Sanctuary and a moment you’ll remember forever

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    Your Stargazing Proposal Package includes:

    3 nights accommodation at either XSPOT Medlands Beach House, XSPOT Cliff House, or our secluded Medlands Sanctuary

    A completely private, tailor-made stargazing experience in a certified Dark Sky Sanctuary

    A photo to capture the magic (if you wish)

    A rental vehicle for the length of your stay (72 hours or less)

    Premium return flights from our Airport to the Island with Barrier Air

    A romantic itinerary curated for you — from stunning hikes to hidden beaches and local secrets

    A complimentary copy of Sanctuary — an illustrated love letter to the island

    A proposal gift package, incl. bubbles and chocolates

    Our all-female team is here to help with a personal touch, whether it’s finding the perfect spot for your big moment or special local tips for you and her (or him).
    This is the kind of proposal that doesn’t just sparkle — it shines.

    Prices for a proposal package start around $4,290.00 for two

    Get a quote for your proposal package

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    Please note a 100% fee is due at the time of booking. Packages are fully refundable within 24 hours of purchase. After that 50% of the fee is refundable until 14 days prior to booked date. No refund within 14 days of booked date.

    Accommodation options for your Aotea Great Barrier Island stargazing package

    Stay with Deb at Medlands Sanctuary, or with Hilde at XSPOT Cliff House. They will be around some of the time to chat to you about the best spots to visit and their off-grid lives on the island. XSPOT Beach House is stand alone. All three accommodation options are fully self-contained and while basics such as coffees, tea, oil and vinegar are present, we recommend shopping for groceries locally for your daily essentials.

    Medlands Sanctuary accommodation Great Barrier Island New Zealand
    Medlands Sanctuary

    A peaceful home with beautiful valley and garden views, hosted by Deb and nestled in scenic Medlands valley. Surrounded by native bush and just a short walk or drive from the stunning Medlands beach, the location for our group stargazing experiences.

    This 5.7 hectare property offers rustic bushwalking, the relaxing gurgle of a stream and a hammock to kick-back in.

    XSPOT Cliff House

    Treat yourself and your loved one to cliff top solitude in this 4WD location in Schooner Bay, Tryphena.

    You’ll find 270 degree views to the ocean and the sky and waves lapping 100m below. Look out for gannets, dolphins, whales and manta rays.

    Light and architecturally designed, this apartment is cosy in winter also. Perfect for honeymooners, stargazers and silence lovers

    XSPOT Medland Beach

    Brand new in 2024: Wide views over Oruawharo Medlands and the ocean make this modern two-bedroom, two bathroom off grid beach house perfect for your beach hols. Architectural design, with sun decks in front and shade in the rear and a 5 minute stroll to the beach.

    Starlink internet and a washing machine make this place perfect for longer stays or working holidays, too.

    Get a quote

    Package quote total depends on the number of stargazers, length of stay, type of stargazing experience, and the number of days you require a rental car.
    All package elements are subject to availability.

    Packages have limited availability between Christmas and Waitangi Day (6th February).

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    Need to know details for your Great Barrier Island stargazing package

    We recommend a stay of a minimum of three nights

    • Maximise your chance of clear skies> a successful stargazing experience
    • Take the time to truly relax and discover the wonderful wilderness of Aotea
    • Reduce your carbon footprint by traveling slow
    • Most of our stargazers tell us they wish they could have stayed longer

    Location of your Stargazing experience

    When you are staying at Medlands, either at Medlands Sanctuary or the XSPOT Medlands Beach House, you are close to the location of Good Heavens’ group stargazing experience. From Medlands Sanctuary, it’s about 20 minutes on foot, 4 minutes by car, from the Beach House around 10 minutes on foot or 2 minutes by car.

    XSPOT Cliff house is a 30 min. drive from the group experience site, and you will need a 4wd car if you stay here. At XSPOT Cliff House a private Heavens Above experience is often available on site.

    4WD rental car or a shuttle from/to your accommodation

    If you can drive, we recommend getting a rental car, as the island is bigger than most people think, around 50 kilometres long, and some of the most remote and beautiful places are most easily reached by car. There currently is no public transport on the island.

    Extras included in the stargazing package

    * Aotea itinerary, curated for you by Hilde and Deb

    Deb and Hilde have a thorough knowledge of the island and their suggestions for your island itinerary with all their favourite things to do will be included in your stargazing package.

    * The book ‘Sanctuary’

    Our complimentary gift to you: this interesting book is a record of the application for Aotea/Great Barrier Island to become the first island in the world with International Dark Sky Sanctuary status. It also gives you an overview of the island, including demographics and geographical features, as well as stunning (day and night time) photography. It’s written by our friends Gendie and Richard Somerville-Ryan, Nalayini and Gareth Davies, and its retail value is $60.