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 in Chittering. To help you with directions, please follow this map.
By the way, you won’t miss the sound of the frogs! There must be hundreds of thousands. The area is great for bird watching too.
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Facilities: There’s a picnic table to enjoy a sunset supper. There are no other facilities, however it’s conveniently close to overnight accommodation in Bindoon.
Mobile coverage (Telstra): Good.
Sky Quality Meter Reading: 21.31 magnitude per arcsecond2 recorded on 2nd October 2019 at 8:42pm. What is a Sky Quality Meter Reading?
Once you’ve finished photographing at Spoonbill Lake, remember to head only 5 minutes north on Great Northern Highway to find the Brockman Centre and its historic buildings. These also make terrific targets for Astrophotographers.
Stargazing & Tourism Information
Observing Site
The local community welcomes you to use telescopes and binoculars or enjoy an evening of stargazing here.
Astrotourism Town
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Visitor Centre
For accommodation, meals and other sightseeing in the local area, check in with the local visitor centre.