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Booking.com has announced an exclusive stargazing experience at the ‘Booking.com Cosmic Cabin,’ hosted by astrophysicist and former Bachelor, Dr. Matt Agnew.
Booking.com regional manager, Todd Lacey says beyond science, “Matt is an “edutainer” who helps to make science, maths, and technology fun and accessible for everyone. With his knowledge of the stars and an keen traveller himself, he was the perfect choice to host the Holiday home experience at the ‘Booking.com Cosmic Cabin.”
This unique holiday home stay at the McHenry Distillery in Tasmania offers an immersive experience as guests enjoy a sleepover under the stars while learning about the annual Eta Aquariids meteor shower. Careful to minimize the environmental impact and stay committed to their sustainability beliefs.
Todd says “At Booking.com, we want to make it easier for everyone to experience the world. We also believe we have a responsibility to make sure there is always a world worth experiencing.” Our unique Booking.com stays such as The Cosmic Cabin come to life using our existing partner properties. There’s no additional building or materials required. For this stay we worked with McHenry Distillery, one of our premier holiday home partners who manage a unique set of eco-cabins in Port Arthur, Tasmania.”
The ‘Booking.com Cosmic Cabin’ is agrowing trend in travel known as ‘noctourism,’ where travellers seek to experience night skies. This year, nearly two-thirds (64%) of Kiwi travellers are planning visits to dark sky destinations, as highlighted in Booking.com’s 2025 Travel Predictions. The company aims to further promote dark sky destinations in Australia and beyond, recognising the rising interest in such experiences as a means for rest and rejuvenation.
Previous guests have expressed their love for Booking.com’s unique stays, providing positive feedback.
Todd says “Travellers love our unique stays and we have positive feedback on ensuring we align them so closely with local Aussie and Kiwi travel trends and themes. Whether they be holiday homes, hotels or experiences. We’ve had prior bookable experiences in Aotearoa such as the ‘Booking.com Ride with Pride’, supporting Queenstown Winter Pride that won a New Zealand Rainbow Excellence Award.”
The ‘Booking.com Cosmic Cabin’ will be available for booking on a first-come, first-served basis starting from 2 pm NZST April 17 2025. This opportunity is open to one Booking.com Genius member and a guest, who will enjoy a two-night stay at the cabin May 5 to 7 2025, along with transportation to and from the location.
More information about the chance to win and book here
