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    Oxford Forest International Dark Sky Park

    Canterbury, New Zealand-43.2100°, 172.0300°Peak altitude 76°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

    2a

    Area

    13,308 ha

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