The Shire of Mundaring stretches from the foot of the Perth Hills out to the east. You’ll find more than a dozen charming villages along the 59km Railway Reserves Heritage Trail where the Milky Way shines above. What was once a rail line, is now a lineup of dark sky...
The City of Armadale is where city lights meet country stars! You’ll find great locations for stargazing and surprising astrophotography destinations. Armadale offers more than first meets the eye. By day, the area is home to a wealth of outdoor walks, scenic trails,...
Cervantes became an Astrotourism Town in August 2018. The first visit on 21 August 2018, included meeting staff at the Shire of Dandaragan. Cervantes is a coastal town and it’s great to be able to add a couple of great locations for you to visit for observing and...
The Shire of Coorow became an Astrotourism Town in July 2019. After a meeting with Shire and Community Resource Centre staff on 9th July 2019, we conducted an extensive search for a suitable observing site and astrophotography hot spot. There were many surprises in...
Darkan, in the Shire of West Arthur, joined the Astrotourism Town network in July 2019. Shire staff have a wealth of information to share about a variety of special locations for stargazing and astrophotography. What’s particularly special about the Shire of West...
What a wonderful community at Gascoyne Junction. The Junction Pub and Tourist Park is the central hub where visitors and locals gather to meet and share stories. You may be booked in to stay for one night, but that could easily become two or three as you kick back and...
The Shire of Kondinin is brimming with vibrant attractions and warm country hospitality across its three welcoming communities — Hyden, Karlgarin and Kondinin. Whether you’re chasing iconic landmarks, hidden gems or quiet country charm, you’ll find something for...
The Shire of Lake Grace joined the Astrotourism Town network in July 2019. After a meeting with the Shire team and interested community members on 5th August 2019, we visited many of the towns to select places for observing and astrophotography. The Shire of Lake...
In the heart of WA’s Goldfields, you’ll find a night sky sparkling with billions of stars overhead. Menzies is a starry location where time stands still, and the Universe stretches out far beyond your imagination. A welcoming community will make you feel right at...
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