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    Aotea/Great Barrier Island International Dark Sky Sanctuary

    Auckland, New Zealand-36.1700°, 175.3800°Peak altitude 83°11.2h peak darknessBest: Jun, Jul, May, Aug, Apr, Sep, Mar, Oct, Feb, Nov

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2017

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    2c

    Area

    12,384 ha

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