Wairarapa is now one of the world’s official Dark Sky Reserves — and visitors are coming here for the stars. If your business offers anything after dark — accommodation, food, tours, wellness, or nature — stargazing can elevate what you offer. Join our Dark Sky Business Capabilities Course, and you won’t just learn how to deliver an authentic, science-based experience — you’ll earn a spot on the official Wairarapa Dark Sky Business Map. This is your chance to stand out in the dark.
Stargazing isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s fast becoming a powerful driver for tourism in Aotearoa. Visitors seek meaning, connection, and experiences that feel unique to the place. The Dark Sky Business Capabilities Course equips you with the tools to offer that: how to share the night sky with confidence, how to blend science and storytelling, and how to craft an experience that visitors will talk about long after they leave. Whether you’re new to stargazing or already dabbling in it, this course will help you do it better — and do it credibly.
Join the Dark Sky Business Capabilities Course and become part of Wairarapa’s astro-tourism movement.
You need a strategy. A story. A sky worth showing.
Complete the Dark Sky Capabilities Course, gain real skills, tell your sky story, and let the stars bring visitors your way.
Already completed the course? Access all your materials, guides, and next steps here.
Use our Marketing Toolkit, storytelling tips, and dark sky insights to grow your visibility and deepen your impact.
You need a voice. A presence. A way to be found.
Use our tools to share your sky story, elevate your brand, and become part of Wairarapa’s dark sky identity.
We have an International Dark Sky Reserve at our doorstep. How will we make the most of it?
