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    Wairarapa International Dark Sky Reserve

    Wellington, New Zealand-41.1600°, 175.4000°Peak altitude 78°11.4h peak darknessBest: Jun, Jul, May, Aug, Apr, Sep, Mar, Oct, Feb, Nov

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2023

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    5

    Area

    157,449 ha

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