Dark Sky Project

Tourist attraction · Lake Tekapo

"An astronomical research observatory located in New Zealand's Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, known for its exceptionally dark skies and minimal light pollution, offering stellar views of the Milky Way, Southern Cross, and other celestial phenomena." - Jillian Kramer

Stargazing in New Zealand's Mount John Observatory, a Dark Sky Reserve

1 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo 7999, New Zealand Get directions

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