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Dark Sky Project

Trade Contact
Address
1 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo
Turn off State Highway 8 into the carpark at the edge of town near the supermarket. Then head down Motuariki Lane.
General Info

Dark Sky Project, formerly Earth & Sky, are world leaders in astro-tourism experiences. Located in the heart of the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, Tekapo is one of the quietest spots on the planet yet it has one of the busiest night skies in the universe.

Dark Sky Project offer a range of stargazing and observatory experiences, designed to connect manuhiri (visitors) to the night skies, igniting a lifelong passion for dark sky preservation and what lies above. Explore the pristine night skies in an evening tour at tehīwai – University of Canterbury Mt John Observatory or discover the night sky during the day with the world-first indoor multi-media astronomy experience.

Nā te pō, ko te ao, ko te ao mārama – From the darkest depths of the night we become enlightened.

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We can’t wait to welcome you to the Legendary Mackenzie! Step into the great wide open and discover NZ’s highest mountains, longest glaciers, vivid turquoise lakes, golden grasslands and clearest starry skies. Take a scenic flight into the mountains and land on glaciers; enjoy the night sky within the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve; explore the amazingly beautiful landscape by cycling, walking, kayaking, swimming, skiing and more.

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