New Zealand

Naseby, New Zealand

Communities

New Zealand

Nestled in the Māniatoto/Maniototo region of Central Otago, New Zealand, Naseby is a historic gold-mining town that has retained …

September 22, 2025

Naseby becomes New Zealand’s first International Dark Sky Community

Press release

After nearly a decade of unwavering dedication, the Naseby community is celebrating a landmark achievement: official certification as New …

September 22, 2025

Tāhuna Glenorchy becomes New Zealand’s fifth International Dark Sky Sanctuary

News

The Tāhuna Glenorchy Dark Sky Sanctuary was certified as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary by DarkSky International

February 3, 2025

Tāhuna Glenorchy

Sanctuaries

New Zealand

The Tāhuna Glenorchy Dark Sky Sanctuary is located at the Head of Lake Whakatipu in the Queenstown Lakes District …

February 3, 2025

Kaikōura

Sanctuaries

New Zealand

The Kaikōura Dark Sky Sanctuary is situated in a remote region of the South Island, Aotearoa New Zealand. Offering …

September 11, 2024

Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust achieves International Dark Sky Sanctuary status for Ka Whata Tu o Rakihouia Conservation Park and surrounding Department of Conservation lands

News

DarkSky International officially designated Kaikōura, New Zealand as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary.

September 11, 2024

Kawarau Gibbston Dark Sky Park

Parks

New Zealand

The Kawarau Gibbston Dark Sky Park comprises 25 square kilometers, including the Gibbston Character Zone and the Gibbston Valley …

May 8, 2024

Kawarau Gibbston becomes the seventh International Dark Sky Place in Aotearoa/New Zealand

News

Queenstown-Lakes District of Otago, New Zealand DarkSky International certified Kawarau Gibbston as an International Dark Sky Park (IDSP).

May 8, 2024

Oxford Forest Conservation Area, New Zealand

Parks

New Zealand

The Oxford Forest Conservation Area is located in Oxford, North Canterbury, in the South Island of New Zealand. Its …

January 30, 2024

Oxford Forest Conservation Area named New Zealand’s second International Dark Sky Park

News

Oxford, New Zealand Oxford Forest Conservation Area, covering 11,350 hectares, has been certified as the newest International Dark Sky …

January 30, 2024

Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve

Reserves

New Zealand

The Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve is situated in the Wairarapa Valley of the North Island of New Zealand. The …

January 18, 2023

Wai-Iti

Parks

New Zealand

Wai-iti covers 135 hectares of Tasman District Council land on the South Island of New Zealand, including the Wai-iti …

July 6, 2020