Description

Do you want to see the Rings of the Planet Saturn? This tour includes the use of the latest Astronomy Equipment to help you get the most out of your stargazing experience. We have a powerful computerised telescope and astro binoculars for your use so that you can see the planets and our moon in great detail. There is also the option to attach your smartphone to the telescope to take stunning pictures of the moon.

The Pinnacles Desert is well renowned for it's unique landscape and dark skies. As well as providing equipment for your stargazing experience, you will also get to learn about Aboriginal Astronomy and hear Dreamtime stories of the night sky. The Australian Aborigines are considered to be the world's first astronomers.

The tour runs all year round, the night sky changes throughout the seasons and although it is a bit colder, autumn, winter and spring are some of the best times of the year to see the Milky Way and Planets in the Southern Hemisphere.

While you wait for the stars and planets to appear, enjoy a traditional Australian Barbeque Dinner with a glass of Swan Valley wine as you watch the sun set over the Indian Ocean.

Points to Note

  • Pricing from $65 to $80
  • BBQ dinner and glass of wine included – please let us know if you have any dietary requirements
Location
Highlights
  • Simple and traditional 'Aussie BBQ' dinner, bread rolls, nibbles, with a glass* of wine, soft drinks, tea, coffee, hot chocolate
  • Listen to Dreamtime stories of the night sky created by the world’s first astronomers, the Australian Aborigines
  • Get a close up look at planets, the moon, star clusters, nebulas and other galaxies using equipment from our mobile observatory
  • Have your photo taken under the milky way (seasonal) or night sky

*Licensing restrictions apply

Itineraries
  • Meet in front of the Pinnacles car park/rest rooms at least 1.25 hours before sunset
  • Enjoy a simple and traditional Aussie BBQ dinner during sunset which is followed by a guided stargazing tour
What to bring?
  • Walking shoes
  • Warm clothes (layered, windproof)
  • Camera
  • Water bottle
  • Preparedness to enjoy spectacular sights
What's included?
  • Simple and traditional 'Aussie BBQ' dinner, bread rolls, nibbles, with a glass* of wine (*restrictions apply), soft drinks, tea, coffee, hot chocolate
  • Use of our telescope and astro binoculars
  • Seating and blankets, just in case its a little chilly
  • All subject to weather and environmental conditions
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