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Aoraki Mackenzie · Dark Sky Reserves & Stargazing
World's largest Dark Sky Reserve (4,300 sq km) with pristine Southern Hemisphere skies. Key experiences include Mt. John Observatory, Tekapo Springs star float, Earth & Sky tours, aurora australis, and the Church of Good Shepherd.
Destination Overview
World's largest Dark Sky Reserve (4,300 sq km) with pristine Southern Hemisphere skies. Key experiences include Mt. John Observatory, Tekapo Springs star float, Earth & Sky tours, aurora australis, and the Church of Good Shepherd.
Trip insights
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- Best season
- Year-round (winter for aurora)
- Difficulty
- 7
- Region
- New Zealand, South Island
Location
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Tours & Experiences
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Atacama Stargazing by Night
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Moon Valley Adventure
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