Blue Mountains Stargazing Tour | New South Wales
Engage in a night of astronomical fun that mixes scientific wonders and cultural fantasies. Enjoy a fully immersive experience lit up by the shine of the Moon or billions of stars in the Milky Way—a truly unique activity.
- Embark on a 90-minute interactive tour led by a local astrophysicist
- Learn fascinating facts about modern astronomy
- Listen to constellation stories through the lens of different cultures
- Unwind and relax under the mystical starry Milky Way
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Blue Mountains Stargazing Tour
What's included in Blue Mountains Stargazing Tour | New South Wales
(Subject to Option Inclusions)
— What You Can Expect —
Go on a captivating journey of galactic beauty under Greater Blue Mountains skies. Gear up for a fun, interactive, and insightful sky-watching nocturnal tour with a memorable stargazing experience and an unforgettable folklore session in this wondrous World Heritage!
This tour is perfect for date nights, families, groups, and locals. This unforgettable experience features a view of Australia’s spectacular night sky away from the city lights. Indulge in this wonderful opportunity to experience the Southern Sky and its celestial wonders—only visible from the Southern hemisphere.
— Package Info —
The tour includes the following
- 90-min guided tour
- Storytelling through the constellations
- Naked-eye astronomy and navigation tips
- Viewing through professional computerised telescopes. See the following, depending on the time of the year: the Moon and its craters and seas, Saturn’s rings, the moons of Jupiter, Mars, and Venus, the Orion Nebula, star clusters, double and triple stars, shooting stars (if you are lucky), and deep space objects such as galaxies and our fabulous Milky Way
- Astrophysicist Q&A
- Complimentary hot chocolate (house-made with Barista Oat milk)
— Guide Info —
Dr. Dimitri Douchin has a PhD in Astronomy and Astrophysics and over ten years of experience as an astronomy guide in institutions including the University of Canterbury Mount John Observatory (Lake Tekapo, NZ), Sydney Observatory, Macquarie University, and Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley.
Inclusions
- 90-min guided tour
- Hot chocolate (dairy-, nut-, and soy-free)
- Use of a professional computerized telescope
- Binoculars
- Warm blankets in winter
- Admission to Blue Mountains National Park
- Hotel transfer
- Tips
- Insurance
- Other expenses not mentioned above
- Personal expenses
- Please arrive at the designated location 15 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
- Please be aware that stargazing tours are weather-dependent and may be cancelled in case of cloud cover. If it is overcast, guests will receive an email at 1:00 pm Sydney time on the day of the tour to have an alternative 90-min indoor Planetarium Astronomy tour. No refunds are available
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Meeting / End Points
- Wentworth Falls Picnic Area
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Purchase Summary
- This tour is not recommended for children under 4 years old but those under 3 years old may join for free. Please be mindful of your children at all times
- Travellers under 18 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult
- The minimum group size is 2 travellers, and the maximum is 30 travellers
- Guests are advised to bring water, warm clothes, gloves, and a blanket, as winter mountains nights are chilly
- Please refer to the FAQ for more info
