Where to Stay in Aoraki / Mt Cook

Dark skies and alpine starlight

Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve — the clearest night skies in the southern hemisphere.

Travel Guide

The Aoraki Mackenzie region is the largest International Dark Sky Reserve on earth. Lake Tekapo's turquoise glacial waters, the Church of the Good Shepherd, and unobstructed views of the Southern Cross and Magellanic Clouds make this one of the world's premier stargazing destinations.

Best Neighborhoods

Lake Tekapo — Stargazing & Alpine

40+ hotels · Dark Sky Reserve, Church of the Good Shepherd, Mt John Observatory

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