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Owned by a family of self professed 'Astroholics,' hop on a tour and discover this hidden outback gem. Also in the Flinders Ranges is the Andamooka Observatory.

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Make sure you jump on a tour at the observatory for a close-up look at distant galaxies and the milky way using impressive professional telescopes.

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With camping and caravan facilities plus rooms available at Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary, plan a weekend with the stars knowing that during daylight hours, there are 63,000 hectares of rugged Australian bush to explore, abound with wildlife and adventure.

Famed as having some of the Southern Hemisphere’s clearest skies and home to one of Australia’s largest privately-owned Astronomical Observatories, Arkaroola has front row seats to one of the most spectacular light shows on earth. Arkaroola AND ANDAMOOKA, Flinders Rangesĭeep in the South Australian desert lays Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary - a fully accredited ecotourism hot spot known for its incredible stargazing and astronomy tours. The road is dotted with a number of parking areas and viewpoints that you can pull up at, set up your blanket on the hood of your car and catch the night show.Ģ. Head out before sunset and drive towards the quaint riverside town of Swan Reach. Alternatively, take a self-guided stargazing tour to take in some of the Australian star constellations. The best way to understand what part of the universe you are actually marveling at is to jump in a chauffeured vehicle with Juggle House Tours or book a dark sky night tour with Big Bend. The only official Dark Sky Reserve in Australia and one of only 15 worldwide, you won’t find a better place to settle in for a slumber party with the stars. Tucked just 90 minutes’ drive from Adelaide on the banks of the Murray River, starry solitude awaits stargazers with low rainfall, clear skies and virtually no light pollution creating the perfect conditions to explore the cosmos. River MurraY INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY RESERVE River Murray International Dark Sky ReserveĪ sea of stars will welcome you to the darkest, clearest skies in South Australia at the River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve, a 1.5 hour drive from Adelaide. The best part? You don’t need to wish upon a star for a twinkling spectacular… You just need our guide to the best spots to stargaze in South Australia, guaranteed to leave stars in your eyes.ġ. Starry nights in South Australia are a sight to behold.įrom the Outback to the beach, star-filled skies blanket South Australia come nightfall.

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