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    Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve

    Canterbury, New Zealand-43.6000°, 170.3500°Peak altitude 75°11.6h peak darknessBest: Jun, Jul, May, Aug, Apr, Sep, Mar, Oct, Feb, Nov

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2012

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    1

    Area

    70,696 ha

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