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Aotea / Great Barrier Island Dark Sky Sanctuary

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International Dark Sky Sanctuary

Aotea / Great Barrier Island Dark Sky Sanctuary

Auckland, New Zealand
Best timeJan & Mar
Set inAuckland, New Zealand
In season~70°F high
Climate
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

52–66°F
CurrencyNZD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC+12:00

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

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Map showing the location of Aotea / Great Barrier Island Dark Sky Sanctuary
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Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sunny share of daylightJan · 55%
WarmestJan · 66°F
WettestJun
Best windowJan & Mar
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

An island Dark Sky Sanctuary in the Hauraki Gulf.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Jan & Mar. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Under the stars

A certified dark-sky site — pack red-light only, check the moon phase, and give your eyes 20 minutes to adjust for the Milky Way.

Pairs well with

Rangitoto Island
51 mi away
Auckland Harbour Bridge
57 mi away
Spark Arena
57 mi away
Auckland Art Gallery
58 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Aotea / Great Barrier Island Dark Sky Sanctuary?

The best time to visit Aotea / Great Barrier Island Dark Sky Sanctuary is January & March, in Auckland, New Zealand.

Where is Aotea / Great Barrier Island Dark Sky Sanctuary?

Aotea / Great Barrier Island Dark Sky Sanctuary is in Auckland, New Zealand.

What is Aotea / Great Barrier Island Dark Sky Sanctuary known for?

An island Dark Sky Sanctuary in the Hauraki Gulf.

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