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Tourism potential “astronomical” with new Dark Sky status – Destination Wairarapa
20 Jan 2023  

Tourism potential “astronomical” with new Dark Sky status – Destination Wairarapa

Tourism development, winter tours and star gazing events, and more bed nights are among the benefits that could come from Wairarapa’s new International Dark Sky Reserve status


Coromandel Dark Sky proposal secures funding
17 Oct 2022   /

Coromandel Dark Sky proposal secures funding

A proposed Dark Sky reserve around the Coromandel is one step closer to achieving recognition after receiving a $50,000 grant.


Mackenzie lodge wins first Dark Sky Friendly status
12 Aug 2021   /

Mackenzie lodge wins first Dark Sky Friendly status

Lakestone Lodge at Lake Pukaki has been awarded the first Dark Sky Friendly status in the region by the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve board.


Great South’s Amie Young receives Bright Star award
15 Jul 2021  

Great South’s Amie Young receives Bright Star award

Great South hopes to achieve International Dark Sky Park protection.


Stewart Island/Rakiura’s dark sky leads to growth
9 Dec 2019   /

Stewart Island/Rakiura’s dark sky leads to growth

Stewart Island/Rakiura’s dark sky accreditation has played a key part in visitor growth, with Great South reporting a 17% increase in visitor numbers on Stewart Island/Rakiura from April to September 2019,


Martinborough dark sky experience set to launch
11 Oct 2019   /

Martinborough dark sky experience set to launch

The Star Field observatory complex and astronomy centre in Martinborough is set to open later this month, with a new dark sky experience at Ruakokoputuna.


Visitors to be shepherded on new night-time Tekapo tour
27 Aug 2018   /

Visitors to be shepherded on new night-time Tekapo tour

A new night-time experience is to be launched in Tekapo to combat damage and destruction to the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd.


Operator leads Martinborough’s dark sky efforts
1 Aug 2018  

Operator leads Martinborough’s dark sky efforts

A key Martinborough accommodation business has become the first local business awarded Dark Sky Friendly status as the South Wairarapa aims to become New Zealand’s next International Dark Sky Reserve.