Canberra Stargazing
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Overview
Duration: 90 minutes
Group size: 20
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Please let us know in advance if you require accessibility support so we can cater to your needs.
Immerse yourself in a breathtaking stargazing experience in Canberra, on the serene banks of the Murrumbidgee River, under the stars and learn about the vastness of the universe from our passionate astronomer.
About your guides: Dr Dimitri Douchin owns a PhD in Astronomy and Astrophysics and over ten years of experience as an astronomy guide including University of Canterbury Mount John Observatory (Lake Tekapo, NZ), Sydney Observatory, Macquarie University and Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley. He is also a cultural astronomer at Western Sydney University working with local indigenous communities. Our tours are run by our team of 5 local astronomers.
Additional information
– Toilets available.
– No walking is required during the tour.
– Wheelchair accessible path from the carpark – Please let us know in advance if you require accessibility support so we can cater to your needs. Read more about Accessibility
What to bring
– Nothing to bring, just your curiosity!
– We recommend wearing a warm jacket. Beanies, gloves, scarves are strongly recommended in Winter.
– Make sure your phone has battery so you can use the flashlight to walk at night, or feel free to bring a torch.
Special requirements
– Children under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult participant.
– Parents are welcome to bring children under 3 years old for free. We understand that little ones can be impatient—after all, we’ve all been kids! That said, we kindly ask parents to help us keep the atmosphere calm and peaceful so all guests can fully enjoy the tour. Our spacious spot ensures there’s plenty of room for everyone to relax and have a soothing experience under the stars.
Restrictions
Please note that alcohol consumption is not allowed during our tours and that the National Park is not dog-friendly.
Disclaimers
Minimum 6 participants (10 on Fridays and weekends). If we don’t reach the minimum of participants, we will let you know on the day at 1 pm and will offer you a credit valid for 3 years to reschedule; or a full refund.
What’s included
Included
- 90-Minute Guided Stargazing Experience
- Laser-Guided Naked-Eye Astronomy: Tips and hacks for navigating using the stars. You may see the Milky Way, satellites, the International Space Station.
- Fascinating Constellation Storytelling: Explore star signs, antique constellations, their history, and interpretations across cultures.
- State-of-the-Art Telescope Viewing (depending on the time of the year): Observe the Moon’s craters and seas, Saturn’s rings, Jupiter and its moons, Mars, Venus, the Orion Nebula, star clusters, double & triple stars, and deep space objects such as galaxies.
- Astronomy Binocular Viewing
- Q&A with Our Astronomer
- Hot chocolates and organic herbal tea
- Warm blankets
- Cozy Moon Chairs
- National Park fees
- Ample free parking
- Shooting stars if you're lucky!
Not included
- All inclusions are as indicated on the websites at time of travel. If not stated as included the item/s are at guests own cost.
Ages
Child aged 4 – 14 years old; Parents may also bring children under 3 years of age (free), please be mindful of the other participants’ tranquility during the tour.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult participant.
How to use
After the booking is confirmed, we will send a confirmation to your email. On the day of the tour, please bring the confirmation and arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour time and meet the Astrophysicist.
We'll meet at Casuarina Sands Reserve, Canberra.
Make sure you drive to Casuarina Sands WEST carpark turning LEFT after the entrance.
Our tours are located on a flat lawn area, and about 50m separate the concrete walk to our usual stargazing spot.
Guests in wheelchair will be invited to come down the hill via a dedicated concrete ramp starting here.
Kindly allow extra time for parking and check-in, as the experience will begin promptly at the scheduled start time.
Good to know
There is a minimum participants requirment. If we don't reach the minimum of participants, we will let you know on the day at 1 pm.
WEATHER UPDATES
If the skies are too cloudy, we'll email you at 1 pm with two options:
A credit valid for 3 years (transferable) redeemable in in Canberra, Blue Mountains and Jervis Bay transferable to other people as a Gift Card.
A refund (minus 6% non-refundable service fees)
Important: please check your spam or junk folder after 1 pm, especially if you didn't book directly via our website (the email may come from a third-party website).
If you don't receive an email by 1 pm, it means the outdoor tour is going ahead as planned.
Please note that alcohol consumption is not allowed during our tours and that the National Park is not dog-friendly.
What to bring? We recommend wearing a warm jacket. Beanies, gloves, scarves are strongly recommended in Winter. Make sure your phone has battery so you can use the flashlight to walk at night, or feel free to bring a torch.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult participant.
Parents are welcome to bring children under 3 years old for free. We understand that little ones can be impatient—after all, we've all been kids! That said, we kindly ask parents to help us keep the atmosphere calm and peaceful so all guests can fully enjoy the tour. Our spacious spot ensures there's plenty of room for everyone to relax and have a soothing experience under the stars.
Disclaimer
After the product is successfully booked, we will send you a confirmation voucher. The main information about the reservation and the precautions for participation will be provided on the confirmation voucher. Please read it. If you do not have any feedback, we consider that you have read and know all the information on its confirmation.
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