Astrophotography Hot Spots

1209An imposing sculpture called Resilience is located 3km from Paraburdoo. It makes an impressive sight for an astrophotographer. The view is to the south to capture the Milky Way stretching across the sky above Resilience. The sculpture is made from steel plate that...

What a wonderful view across the water and through the hills to the western horizon. You’ll find reflected stars in Spoonbill Lake and if you’re there at a time when the Milky Way is setting, you’ll frame a beautiful image. Spoonbill Lake is located on Spoonbill Close...

Just to the west of town is a terrific lookout where you can see a panoramic view over Yarra Yarra Lakes. The lookout can be accessed by all types of cars. When the lake has water, it’s possible to photograph reflections of brighter astronomical objects such as Venus....

Quobba is 75kms north of Carnarvon and is known for the famous Quobba Blowholes and the imposing “King Waves Kill” sign. If you find yourself camping overnight at the camping area, a terrific feature for a nightscape image is the lighthouse. There are two tracks up to...

Under moonlight and starlight, it feels like you’re in an alien world! The Pinnacles Desert in the Nambung National Park is an iconic destination for daytime and now night time visitors. The Parks and Wildlife Service and the local Shire of Dandaragan welcome visitors...

A short 8.5kms north of Darkan on the Darkan-Quindanning Road, there’s a beautiful historic home called Six Mile Cottage. It’s a wonderful subject for astrophotography. The view is to the south west so it’s possible to include the Milky Way above the cottage. It’s fun...

It’s not every day you come across a light aircraft in your local park! That’s what the locals have in Gascoyne Junction! An historic Cessna has been donated by a local pastoralist who helped shape aerial cattle mustering into what it is today. The plane sits proudly...

19kms north of Lake Grace is a fantastic place for astrophotography! The Jam Patch is named after the local tree, Acacia acuminate, or Jam Tree. As you follow the track in, you’ll come across the shore of Lake Evelyn. The views are to the south and south east which is...

There are numerous satellite tracking dishes located at this station, 24kms north east of Mingenew. It makes for an unusual sight at night as the operators use high powered green laser beams to pinpoint satellites in Earth's orbit. This can be captured on camera!...

Take a trip out to Koolanooka Springs, about 28kms from town. On a moonless night, the starry sky is spectacular. The rock formations and bush landscape provide a variety of compositions for astrophotographers. In season, capture wildflowers by day and the Milky Way...

Avoca Farm is only 2kms west of Narembeen on the Bruce Rock-Narembeen Road. What a great place for astrophotography. The historic farm is owned by the Shire and is home to one of Narembeen’s original homesteads, an historic shearing shed and old farm machinery. There...

Yilliminning Rock is 19 kms east of Narrogin. It’s peaceful and a great spot to watch out for local lizards and, in a good wildflower season, orchids abound! The George Brockway Tree stands tall and proud at Yilliminning Rock. It’s an incredible Salmon Gum named after...

The ruins of Glenfield Homestead are on scenic Katrine Road that takes you into Northam from the Northam-Toodyay Road. The feature image above was taken in May 2020 by local WA Astrophotographer, Ben Brown. The Milky Way is rising above the ruins and the photograph...

20kms north east of the town of Perenjori is a great spot for keen astrophotographers. The location is known as The Salmons and the area offers a lot of different views to take advantage of. The Salmons is private property however visitors are welcome to use the area....

The view is set perfectly, and you’ll be able to capture the Milky Way above this local landmark. Eagle Bluff is 23kms from Denham and is worth the trip to try your hand at astrophotography. There’s a fantastic boardwalk that is stable for setting up camera tripods....

The Three Springs area is rich in talc. There’s an established mining industry and the local company has developed a superb look out that’s great both day and night! At the top of the hill there’s a terrific panoramic view for fantastic wide-angle images. From the...

Here’s an amazing location for astrophotography! Views of the lake are to the south, so it’s a great location to capture the arch of the stunning Milky Way above the water. There’s a long jetty which makes an interesting subject. Plus, if you explore around the lake,...

Lake Ninan (pronounced knee-nun) is 11kms south west of the town of Wongan Hills is a lovely location for astrophotographers. The Lake Ninan Rest Area is a large open area on the south side of the lake. The shore of the lake is easy to access by foot. It’s easy to...