Australia's first 'dark-sky' accommodation sparks hopes of tourism boom
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A lodging in New South Wales has become the first to be internationally recognised as "dark-sky" accommodation, where visitors can take in the wonders of a clear night sky with little light pollution.

In short:

A venue in southern New South Wales has been declared the first “dark-sky” lodging in Australia.

The site has been recognised for its lack of light pollution, allowing people to see a clear night sky.

What’s next?

The venue’s owner hopes the recognition will spark a new tourism market appealing to casual photographers and astronomers.