Takapō celebrates 20 years of astrotourism during Matariki

Thursday 19 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 19 Jun 2025, 5:00am

The Dark Sky Project is marking two decades of astrotourism in Takapō with a celebration during Matariki. The event will include a documentary screening about the project's history. Currently, more than 45,000 people visit Ōtehīwai annually for star-gazing tours.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffThu 19 Jun 2025, 5:00am

   Visiting the stars on Matariki - Takapō pioneers celebrate 20 years of astrotourism (opens in new tab)

   • One of Aotearoa’s largest Matariki celebrations returns to Auckland (opens in new tab) Thu 19 Jun 2025, 5:00am
2. The PressThu 19 Jun 2025, 5:00am

   Reconnecting to the stars: Celebrating Matariki in the 21st century (opens in new tab)