Astrotourism in the Media

Check out the latest news, stories and videos featuring WA’s Astrotourism Towns and dark sky tourism initiatives in Western Australia.

Our story is compelling!

25 September 2025 – Particle: Light pollution is disrupting nature’s compass

19 September 2025 – South Western Times: National petition launched to keep regional skies dark for future stargazers

19 September 2025 – Travel and Tour World: Regional Western Australia: A Leading Light in the Dark Sky Movement

7 May 2025 – DarkSky International: Australia achieves highest number of International Dark Sky Week 2025 proclamations from any country outside the United States

5 February 2025 – The Inner East Review: More Aussies are looking up as dark sky tourism’s star rises

23 January 2025 – Austrade: Dark sky tourism displays astronomical potential

9 November 2024 – DarkSky International: Under One Sky Online Conference presentation

5 November 2024 – Destination Perth: Stargazing Events Launch in Kings Park – Bringing Dark Sky Tourism to Perth

19 October 2024 – Kalgoorlie Miner: Menzies invests in dark sky tourism development

23 July 2024 – Forbes: ‘Great Australasian Eclipse’ Countdown Begins—Why You Need To Plan Now

October/November 2018 – RM Williams Outback Magazine: Dark Matters

Where will you stargaze?

Western Australia is covered with stars! Where will you travel to?