Explore the Dark Sky

When

April, May and August tours run 6.30pm to 8pm. Meet at 6.15pm.

June and July tours run 6pm to 7.30pm. Meet at 5.45pm.

2025 tour dates:

• 7, 10, 15, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25 April
• 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May
• 6, 13, 20, 27, 30 June
• 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 20, 27 July
• 4 , 11 August

Group tours available on request.

Where

Warrumbungle Visitor Centre, Warrumbungle National Park

Accessibility

Easy

Grade

Easy. Suitable for adults and children 5 years and over.

Price

Adult $27 per person. Concession and child (5 to 16 years) $21 per person. Family $85 (2 adults and 2 children). Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Entry fees

Park entry fees apply

Meeting point

Warrumbungle Visitor Centre front door.

What to
bring

Torch, suitable clothing

Bookings

Bookings required. Phone 1300 072 757 for more information or book online.

Warrumbungle National Park is renowned for its glittering, clear night skies, far from the light pollution of urban areas. You’ll see them through the lenses of two 8” dobsonian telescopes and binoculars.

Guided by a National Parks ranger, we’ll observe distant stars, planets, and galaxies in incredible detail and gain fascinating insights about the constellations and sky mapping.

From the iconic Southern Cross to the lesser known but equally captivating stars and nebulae, the southern skies offer endless wonders for stargazers of all levels.

Even if the weather is bad, there’ll still be a lot to find out about the night sky. In the case of cloudy skies, the tour will continue with engaging educational activities, including night sky mapping and a discussion on the basics of constellation identification.

Bring a torch and remember to wear warm clothing as the nights can get very cold in Warrumbungle National Park.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info