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Wairarapa aims for tourism benefits from Dark Sky Reserve

It is only the 21st worldwide to secure official Dark Sky Reserve status.

Wairarapa’s dark skies are hoped to attract more visitors. Photo: Jet Production

The Wairarapa region in New Zealand’s lower North Island is hoping to reap tourism benefits from being accredited as an official Dark Sky Reserve, the largest and one of the most accessible of only 21 worldwide.

The International Dark Sky Association (IDA) has accredited the area of sky covering

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Fiona Rotherham Thu, 19 Jan 2023
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