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TOP Dark sky destinations for stargazing CLOSE TO HOME
by MELINDA BROWNING
You don’t have to be an astronomy nerd to appreciate a night under the stars – in fact, dark-sky tourism has been growing in recent years.
In Australia alone, three internationally recognised Dark Sky Places have been certified since 2016, with new tours catering to growing demand.
Here are the the top spots to check out in Australia and New Zealand
Named a Dark Sky Park in 2016, its appearance in TV series Stargazing Live locked in its stellar status. Spend a night in one of the park campgrounds.
Warrumbungle National Park, NSW
One of 15 Dark Sky Sanctuaries in the world , the Jump Up is home to Winton’s Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum. You can also stay on site.
The Jump-Up Queensland
Hire a houseboat and spend a night admiring the exceptional stars or join a Dark Sky Stargazing tour with Juggle House Experiences from Mannum.
River Murray Dark Sky Reserve, SA
It's one of the world’s biggest and with minimal light pollution. Take the Tekapo Star Gazing tour, which combines a guided stargazing experience with a soak in a hot pool.
Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve, New Zealand
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