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Fancy a bit of stargazing? Australia’s got some top spots that are nothing short of stellar.
New South Wales
- Warrumbungle National Park: Starry nights so bright, you might just ditch your campfire.
- Parkes Radio Telescope: Where space history meets a starry backdrop. At 64 metres wide, Parkes is one of the southern hemisphere's biggest single-dish astronomy telescopes!
Northern Territory
- Uluru: Uluru's night sky, free from city lights, is a stargazer's dream with clear views of the Southern Cross and Magellanic Clouds. It's a must-see on any bucket list.
South Australia
- Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary: With its International Dark Sky Sanctuary status, Arkaroola offers some of the clearest, most spectacular stargazing in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Ikara-Flinders Range National Park: Fall asleep under the stars at Wilpena Pound, South Australia’s legendary camping spot, where a starry night sky blankets the stunning mountain ranges.
Western Australia
- Wave Rock: Wave Rock is a well-known spot in WA for its incredible stargazing. Just four hours from Perth, you get a clear, wide-open view of the stars. It’s pure magic.
Tasmania
- Mount Wellington: A beautiful spot to stargaze with the bonus of potentially catching the Southern Lights putting on a show.
Queensland
- Cosmos Centre, Charleville: In Charleville, you're far enough from the city's buzz to see the stars shining their brightest. The Cosmos Centre's observatory and sun-watching tours give you a peek at the solar system like you've never seen before.
Victoria
- Kooyoora State Park: Get cosy under the stars among ancient granite outcrops at Kooyoora State Park. With wide-open skies and a camping spot at Camp Kooyoora, it's a prime spot for true star lovers.
- Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society: Join the stargazing fun at Mount Martha with one of Australia’s most passionate volunteer astronomy clubs. Their observatory’s been a go-to for space buffs for stargazing sessions since 1969!
Honestly, these spots are just the beginning of what Australia offers for adventurers looking to explore the stars in the night sky.
Best stargazing apps to use
There’s no right or wrong way to star-gaze. All you need to do is look up at the stars… and hey, you’re star-gazing! But there are apps out there that can make the experience even better.
- Good to Stargaze: Guides you to the prime time for stargazing with a quick check of the weather details.
- Light Pollution Map: Helps you escape the bright lights to where the stars shine brightest, with alerts for upcoming cosmic events.
- MeteorActive: Offers a heads-up on meteor showers so you can catch every streak across the sky.
- My Moon Phase: Keeps you in the loop with the moon's phases and the best light for your photos.
- SkyView: Makes identifying stars and constellations as easy as pointing your phone at the night sky.
Get closer to the stars with a telescope
You also don’t need a telescope to star-gaze, but boy can they make the experience a million times more beautiful.
The good news is you can buy cheapie telescopes from Kmart and Amazon! Kmart sells telescopes for as cheap as $20 (find it here), and Amazon Australia has some great budget-friendly finds as well.
So, go forth and star-gaze, friends. Gazing up at the stars can change how you see the world, and you don't need anything but your own eyes.
With celestial love,
Nakie HQ
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