It is truly spectacular here at night. Bilya Rock is approximately 30kms north of Morawa and is an ideal place to release your inner astrophotographer! The rock itself is an impressive feature at sunset. At the top of the rock there’s a cairn. The story goes that it was placed there as a trigonometrical survey point by explorer, John Forrest, in the 1870’s.
If you’re visiting at the time of a new moon, the small crescent will illuminate the surrounding rock feature to make a special astro-image to remember your night out under the stars.
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Facilities: None.
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Morawa’s Big Southern Cross Windmill
At the north entrance to the town of Morawa there’s a huge Southern Cross windmill that is perfect for some interesting astrophotography. The windmill is very tall and makes an imposing structure with the southern sky behind it. An occasional car might pass by. The reflection of headlights on the windmill can add an unexpected result to images!
Facilities: None, however it’s conveniently close to overnight accommodation in town.
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Stargazing & Tourism Information
Observing Site
The local community welcomes you to use telescopes and binoculars or enjoy an evening of stargazing here.
Astrotourism Town
How are WA communities protecting dark night skies for your world-class stargazing experiences?
Visitor Centre
For accommodation, meals and other sightseeing in the local area, check in with the local visitor centre.
AStrophotography Help
Beautiful images of WA’s night sky and landscape can be easily achieved with DSLR, mirrorless and even smart phone cameras!
Stargazing
Discover what’s up in Western Australia’s night sky while you’re visiting. Easy guides to help you find out what to see and when.
Weather
Stargazing and astrophotography is an all year round activity in Western Australia. Here are some seasonal hints and tips for you.