The River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve is Australia's first. It joins an elite group of remarkable dark places around the world.  The Reserve includes some 80 kilometres of the magnificent Murray River, small townships, Conservation Parks, farmland and some of the darkest skies o the planet.

At just 90 minutes from the South Australian capital of Adelaide, the Reserve is readily accessable to visitors and MANNUM is the gateway to this amazing experience

Covering more than 3,200 square kilometresm the River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve is known for its dry climate and cloudless skies.  Measurements have shown exceptional darkness right across the region and SQM readings of 21.9 are common.  The Reserve received accreditation from the International Dark Sky Association (IDA) in October 2019.

The River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve is an initiative of Mid Murray Landcare SA working closely with the Mid Murray Council and aims to raise awareness of the problems of light pollution and its impact on Australia's unique nocturnal wildlife.

River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve Fact Sheet

www.rivermurraydarkskyreserve.org

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