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    Wai-iti International Dark Sky Park

    Tasman, New Zealand-41.3800°, 173.0700°Peak altitude 78°11.4h peak darknessBest: Jun, Jul, May, Aug, Apr, Sep, Mar, Oct, Feb, Nov

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2020

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    2c

    Area

    104 ha

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