24th January 2023 Astro-tourism / Te PaeSlated for March 2024, the Extreme Solar Systems V conference is expected to generate an economic impact of $1.1m for Canterbury.
23rd September 2021 Astro-tourism / DigitalAn initiative by Dark Sky Project to bring people in lockdown together for an online stargazing tour was so popular that the astro-tourism attraction is making it a monthly event.
30th October 2020 Astro-tourismTakapō’s Dark Sky Project’s popular Mount John Summit Experience has reopened.
15th September 2020 Astro-tourismGreat South is co-ordinating a two-day Dark Sky ambassador training course on Stewart Island/Rakiura.
13th March 2018 Astro-tourism / Ngāi TahuEarth & Sky and Ngāi Tahu Tourism have revealed concept images for their $10m Astronomy Centre joint venture at Lake Tekapo.
28th November 2017 Astro-tourism / Mt John ObservatoryMt John Observatory’s partnership with China Southern Airlines is worth $450,000 over three years with 10% of it going towards tourism infrastructure in the Mackenzie district.
13th October 2017 Astro-tourismNew Zealand is a world leader in astro-tourism with more product on the way and a reputation in Asia as being one of the best places in the world to enjoy the night sky, says one of the country’s leading astronomers.
3rd October 2017 Astro-tourism / The Hermitage HotelNew Zealand is set to welcome some of the most influential astrophysicists in the world, as part of the third Aoraki Mackenzie Starlight Festival.