If you’re in town with a telescope and don’t want to venture too far from your accommodation, the Onslow War Memorial is an amazing and poignant place for stargazing. There is some low light around the memorial, but it’s very convenient to set up telescopes. There’s...
The Brockman Centre has a wonderful vibe about it. It’s only 4kms south of Bindoon and is home to a number of community groups including the local Men’s Shed, Bindoon & Districts Historical Society and more. You’re welcome to drop in with your telescopes for a...
The Macpherson Homestead is a perfect location for casual observing. Whether you bring telescopes, binoculars or just your eyes to gaze at the night sky. The restored building is only 2kms from town, so there are some street lights visible. However, the trees and...
Stay in the town of Carnarvon overnight and experience several dark places where you’re welcome to set up for a night of stargazing. About a 20 minute drive north Carnarvon along Bibbawarra Road, is the interesting site of Bibbawarra Bore. From over 900m below, hot...
This is a delightful place to be out stargazing. It’s only 2kms from the centre of Cervantes and has excellent concrete pathways which are wide enough to set up telescopes. The car parking area is right next to the pathways making it easy to unload telescopes. It’s...
Only 9kms from Darkan is historic Hillman Siding. There aren’t any facilities, however you’ll be certain to find a dark night sky away from any town light. Feel free to use the picnic table and chairs. There is also a cement pad nearby that can be used to set up...
You’ll find peace and tranquillity only 5 minutes’ drive from Gascoyne Junction at The Waterhole. Pack a sunset picnic and enjoy listening to the birdlife settle for the night before setting up your telescopes or rolling out the rug for some stellar stargazing....
The car park next door to the Lake Grace Cemetery is only 3kms west of the town and is a great place for casual observers with telescopes. The wide car park is gravel. There are some beautiful tall trees dotted through the area but it’s easy to set up telescopes to...
Yandanooka Hall is 21kms south of Mingenew and is a great destination for telescope users. The location is RV friendly and you’re welcome to stay up to 72 hours. This means you can set up camp for several nights to enjoy stargazing at night and explore the local area...
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