Milky Way at Lake Tekapo/Pukaki

It’s fascinating to realize there’s always a part of the sky you’ve never seen—until now. New Zealand is one of the best places in the world for stargazing. Aoraki Mackenzie, one of the world’s top five Dark Sky Reserves, shows you just how breathtaking the night can be. You can spot the Milky Way in full glory and constellations like the Southern Cross—only visible from this side of the world.