Lake Tekapo in New Zealand is an international dark sky reserve with strict lighting regulations that protect the night sky, allowing visitors to experience exceptional stargazing conditions that 90% of the world's population cannot access. The region features turquoise glacial lakes, snow-capped mountains, and autumn colours, attracting tens of thousands of international visitors annually for astronomical research and tourism. The lake's distinctive blue colour results from glacial terrain runoff from the surrounding mountains.

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