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    Stewart Island/Rakiura Island International Dark Sky Sanctuary

    Southland, New Zealand-46.9000°, 168.1300°Peak altitude 72°11.7h peak darknessBest: Jun, Jul, May, Aug, Apr, Sep, Mar, Oct, Feb, Nov

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2019

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    2a

    Area

    162,908 ha

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