Mingenew is surrounded by breathtaking breakaway country, and boasts stunning clear night skies for stargazing and astrophotography. From August to October, wildflower season explodes with colour. A top location for wildflowers is the Coalseam Conservation Park. The...
In the heart of spectacular wild flower country, you’ll find the wonderful Astrotourism Town of Morawa where the stars shine brightly, and the Milky Way will have you under its spell. Morawa has an array of wonderful places where you’re welcome to stargaze or bring...
Narembeen is the perfect place to base yourself for a week to explore the stunning eastern Wheatbelt by day and by night. The Shire of Narembeen joined the Astrotourism Towns network in 2021 and is an easy drive from Perth. Step back in time to discover pioneer...
It was exciting to welcome the Shire of Narrogin to the Astrotourism Towns network in July 2020. The town is only a short drive from Perth and offers some wonderful locations for stargazing and astrophotography. Being just under 200 kms south east of Perth, the night...
Northam became an Astrotourism Town in July 2019. We met with Shire staff at the Bilya Koort Boodja Centre for Nyoongar Culture and Environmental Knowledge on 8th July 2019 to discuss locations for visitors to enjoy stargazing and astrophotography. When you’re in...
Perenjori became an Astrotourism Town in July 2018. The first visit on 17 July 2018, included meeting staff at the Shire of Perenjori and committee members of the local tourism association. We discussed various locations to use for observing and astrophotography. The...
In the heart of wildflower country, Three Springs is an secret star! The level of artificial light in town is low which gives visitors a terrific opportunity to discover the night sky in the evenings while based at the caravan park. Make sure you take in the sights...
Home to spring wildflowers, walk trails, rolling pastures, big skies, scenic lakes, rich heritage, and rural respite, the picturesque Shire of Wickepin is made up of five areas – Wickepin, Yealering, Harrismith, Tincurrin and Toolibin and covers an area of 2,042...
Wongan Hills became an Astrotourism Town in August 2018. The first visit on 10 August 2018, included meeting staff at the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu and committee members from the local tourism association. There was a great discussion on various locations to use for...
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