Whether you’re an amateur astrophotographer, a seasoned astronomer or simply someone who loves ending the day beneath a blanket of stars, these international stargazing destinations offer experiences that are worth travelling for. Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, New ZealandIn 2012, New Zealand’s Mackenzie Basin became one of the world’s largest International Dark Sky Reserves, protecting more than 4,300 square kilometres of pristine night skies. NamibRand Nature Reserve became Africa’s first International Dark Sky Reserve in 2012. Why international stargazing destinations matterInternational Dark Sky designations do more than create beautiful travel experiences. The best stargazing destinations remind us that travel is not only about what lies on the horizon but also what stretches above it.