New Zealand’s Bid to Become the World’s First Dark Sky Nation

Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat is proud to be part of New Zealand’s bid to become the world’s first dark sky nation.

This excellent article from BBC Travel explores New Zealand’s dark sky journey. Retreat owner Kaye Paardekooper said:

“Dark skies are great for wellbeing – that’s what we tell anyone who’ll listen. Research by the Royal Society [of New Zealand] on the effects of blue light, for example, shows too much blue light at the wrong time of day can disrupt our sleep, our immunity, our hormonal balance and even our mood.

We don’t have that light pollution here, which is why it needs preserving. Without the dominance of blue light, it’s much easier to return to your natural circadian rhythms. The kind of sleep you get here, particularly during the long nights of winter, honestly, is second to none.”

Read the full article here.