Stargazing
Australia's Coral Coast offers incredible stargazing opportunities, as the Milky Way shines bright above ancient otherworldly landscapes.
Astrotourism Towns, which are committed to protecting dark skies, offer dedicated observing sites and astrophotography hotspots for all to enjoy, while the lack of light pollution throughout the region creates an abundance of unofficial stargazing destinations. Whether you're an avid stargazer, astro-photographer or simply love watching the night sky light up with the galaxy, there's no shortage of mesmerising stargazing in the region. Some of our favourite unofficial stargazing destinations include the Cervantes Sand Dunes, Sandy Cape (Jurien Bay), Kalbarri Skywalk and Kalbarri Coastal Cliffs, Red Bluff at Monkey Mia, Wooramel River Retreat, the OTC Dish at Carnarvon's Space & Technology Museum, Quobba Station and Bullara Station, and Exmouth's Vlamingh Head Lighthouse. If you're looking for a dedicated Astrotourism site, we've got quite a few of those too!
Gazing the Gascoyne also provides an abundance of stargazing opportunities, stretching from the ancient ranges of the Upper Gascoyne to the pristine shoes of Shark Bay, Carnarvon and Ningaloo. Discover a range of stargazing tours and self drive itineraries and be awed by the beauty of the night skies.
Dedicated Astrotourism sites (from south to north):
Cervantes
Observing site: Lake Thetis
Astrophotography hotspot: The Pinnacles of Nambung National Park
Carnamah
Observing site: MacPherson Homestead
Astrophotography hotspot: Yarra Yarra Lakes Lookout
Three Springs
Observing site: Three Springs Golf Club
Astrophotography hotspot: Talc Mine Lookout
Mingenew
Observing site: Yandanooka Hall
Astrophotography hotspot: Mingenew WA Space Centre
Shark Bay
Observing site: Little Lagoon
Astrophotography hotspot: Eagle Bluff
Carnarvon
Observing site: Bibbawarra Bore
Astrophotography hotspot: Quobba Lighthouse
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