Western Australia Makes History Protecting Our Night Skies
Western Australia has achieved record levels of support for protecting our dark skies by formally declaring International Dark Sky Week
Elevate Festival Stargazing in Northam | 1st June
The balloons are coming out again in Northam and it's going to be spectacular for all at this year's Elevate Festival. There will be so much going on! Featuring a magical balloon glow (weather permitting), and an electrifying stage show from Aussie legends the Baby...
Get ready for the 2026 Astrofest Astrophotography Competition
For anyone who has been looking for an excuse to get out of the city and spend some time under the stars, or anyone who wants a sign from the universe they should spend more time on creative pursuits, this is what you've been waiting for. Photographer Greg Rowney...
Quest for the Right Streetlight to Reduce Light Pollution
The night sky is something everyone should be able to see. It is humanity’s connection to something far bigger than planet Earth. However, the view of the stars is disappearing rapidly around the world due to the increase of artificial light at night, more commonly...
Kimberley Top Pick for Total Solar Eclipse 2028: Four Years To Totality
Western Australia’s second total solar eclipse in five years will cross our coastline on 22 July 2028. It’s only four years until the spectacle of the Moon’s shadow is once again cast over WA. Exmouth was the ideal location to see the most recent total solar eclipse...
Winners 2023 Astrofest Astrophotography Competition
The winners of the 2023 Astrofest Astrophotography Competition and Exhibition were announced at last month’s Astrofest held at Curtin University in Perth. The winner of the Best Astrotourism WA Nightscape Award was Virat Shah for his image entitled “Desert Dreams”....
Best Stargazing in 2024
Embark on a celestial journey with us as we explore the wonders of the night sky and the best stargazing in 2024. Discover the magic of constellations, planets, and meteor showers in settings that elevate the art of stargazing. Whether you’re a seasoned astronomer or a casual observer, these celestial spectacles offer awe-inspiring moments that transcend the ordinary. Join us in anticipation as we unveil the best stargazing in 2024, where the universe unfolds its mysteries.
TAFE Students Put Regional WA on Dark Sky Tourism Path
Students studying Travel and Tourism at Perth’s North Metropolitan TAFE have worked with five Astrotourism Towns in regional WA to develop innovative visitor packages. The Dark Sky Tourism Product Development Project is an initiative between North Metropolitan TAFE...
Kids in Space Win
Two primary schools from WA’s Astrotourism Towns communities have exhibited 3D modelling designs that create innovation for sustainable space development. Gascoyne Junction Remote Community School displayed concepts for the reduction of light pollution to ensure...
Stargazing Discovery Tour to promote dark sky tourism to eclipse chasers
Astrotourism WA has released a series of 22 dark sky stargazing events to celebrate the Ningaloo Total Solar Eclipse and promote Western Australia’s world-class night sky to eclipse chasers and visitors from around the world. The Eclipse Discovery Tour dark sky...
Winners 2022 Astrofest Astrophotography Competition
The 2022 Astrofest Astrophotography Competition and Exhibition was a huge success! There were 380 entries from 76 different entrants and the winners of seven awards were announced at Astrofest on 29 October 2022. Astrotourism WA sponsors the trophy for the Best...
Pilbara and Southern Wheatbelt Aim for the Stars
Stunning locations across the Pilbara and the Southern Wheatbelt are set to be become iconic destinations for stargazing and astronomy. Over the past two years, Carol Redford from Astrotourism WA has been working with 15 innovative Local Governments to establish a...