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    Kaikoura International Dark Sky Sanctuary

    Canterbury, New Zealand-42.1700°, 173.7100°Peak altitude 77°11.5h peak darknessBest: Jun, Jul, May, Aug, Apr, Sep, Mar, Oct, Feb, Nov

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2024

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    2c

    Area

    112,145 ha

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