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Fiordland earns major dark sky park status
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Fiordland earns major dark sky park status

So: Fiordland National Park has become the largest International Dark Sky Park in the Southern Hemisphere, spanning 12,607 square kilometres. The recognition celebrates its naturally dark skies and years of local work to monitor sky quality, improve lighting and build community awareness. Protecting the night also supports native wildlife and honours the sky’s cultural importance in Māori knowledge and traditions. And here's the thing: visitors can enjoy a more remarkable night-sky experience, while ongoing efforts will help preserve this natural wonder for the future.
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