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    Kawarau Gibbston International Dark Sky Park

    Otago, New Zealand-45.0400°, 168.9300°Peak altitude 74°11.6h 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

    2,100 ha

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