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Toby
May 5, 2019
Hiking
Here you can book a tour on a clear night and learn more about the starry skies of the southern hemisphere.
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Petra und Jake
December 22, 2021
Hiking
The best opportunity to experience the southern starry sky!
In June 2012, the International Dark Sky Association declared an area of 430,000 hectares around the observatory to be a light reserve, the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve.
In June 2012, the International Dark Sky Association declared an area of 430,000 hectares around the observatory to be a light reserve, the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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