Blue Mountains Stargazing Experience
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Blue Mountains Stargazing
Blue Mountains Stargazing
Blue Mountains Stargazing
Blue Mountains Stargazing
Blue Mountains Stargazing
Blue Mountains Stargazing
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Blue Mountains Stargazing Experience
Highlights
Duration: 3 Hours
Location: Blue Mountains, NSW
Immerse yourself in a breathtaking experience in the pristine Wentworth Falls lookout with escarpment and valley views and the sounds of the waterfalls, under the stars and learn about the vastness of the universe from our passionate astronomer.
What's included:
- 90-Minute Guided Stargazing Experience
- Laser-Guided Naked-Eye Astronomy: Tips and hacks for navigating using the stars. You may see the Milky Way, satellites, the International Space Station.
- Fascinating Constellation Storytelling: Explore star signs, antique constellations, their history, and interpretations across cultures.
- State-of-the-Art Telescope Viewing (depending on the time of the year): Observe the Moon’s craters and seas, Saturn’s rings, Jupiter and its moons, Mars, Venus, the Orion Nebula, star clusters, double & triple stars, and deep space objects such as galaxies.
- Astronomy Binocular Viewing
- Q&A with Our Astronomer
- Hot chocolates and organic herbal tea
- Warm blankets
- Seating
- Blue Mountains National Park fees
- Ample free parking
- Shooting stars if you're lucky!
Inclusions:
- 90-Minute Guided Stargazing Experience
- Laser-Guided Naked-Eye Astronomy: Tips and hacks for navigating using the stars. You may see the Milky Way, satellites, the International Space Station.
- Fascinating Constellation Storytelling: Explore star signs, antique constellations, their history, and interpretations across cultures.
- State-of-the-Art Telescope Viewing (depending on the time of the year): Observe the Moon’s craters and seas, Saturn’s rings, Jupiter and its moons, Mars, Venus, the Orion Nebula, star clusters, double & triple stars, and deep space objects such as galaxies.
- Astronomy Binocular Viewing
- Q&A with Our Astronomer
- Hot chocolates and organic herbal tea
- Warm blankets
- Seating
- Blue Mountains National Park fees
- Ample free parking
- Shooting stars if you're lucky!
What to bring:
- Nothing to bring, just your curiosity!
- We recommend wearing a warm jacket as the weather in the mountains can be everchanging, furthermore we gather at a lookout, so it can be windy. Beanies, gloves, scarves are strongly recommended in Winter.
- Make sure your phone has battery so you can use the flashlight to walk at night, or feel free to bring a torch.
Important Information
Guidelines
Check-in details
- Arrive a little early and treat yourself to the breathtaking sunset at the lookout.
- Toilets available.
- Wheelchair accessible - read more about Accessibility
Special requirements
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult participant.
- Parents are welcome to bring children under 3 years old for free. We understand that little ones can be impatient—after all, we've all been kids! That said, we kindly ask parents to help us keep the atmosphere calm and peaceful so all guests can fully enjoy the tour. Our spacious lookout setting ensures there's plenty of room for everyone to relax and have a soothing experience under the stars.
Concession Cards accepted:
- Pensioner, Health Cards, Seniors, and International/Australian Student Card.
- Free for Companion Cardholders and Support Workers.
- Guests must present their card at the start of the tour.
Restrictions
- Please note that alcohol consumption is not allowed during our tours and that the National Park is not dog-friendly. However, for our Wine Tasting Stargazing, the venue Dryridge Estate is dog-friendly and serves wine!
- No walking is required during the tour. Short 4-minute walk to the meeting point from the carpark (wheelchair accessible)
Extras
Need transport pick up in the Blue Mountains?
- Our friends at Out of The Blue Experiences offer transfers from the train station or your accommodation (Katoomba / Leura / Wentworth Falls area) to our tours for a hassle-free stargazing experience. Add the extra at checkout. $30 one way for up to 4 pax. $60 return. Not available Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
- Need transport pick up from Sydney?
- Book a private driver for a pickup/drop off from/to Sydney. Add the transfer as an extra at checkout, $520 for up to 4 pax.
Disclaimers
- Minimum 6 participants (10 participants on Fridays and weekends). If we don't reach the minimum of participants, we will let you know on the day at 1 pm and will offer you a credit valid for 3 years to reschedule; or a full refund.
- Private tours start at $680 (equivalent of 8 pax/adults) on weeknights. Friday and weekend rates apply (equivalent of 15 pax/adults).
- Pricing may change at any time at the discretion of the supplier (prior to purchase). Please see the calendar on this page for the most up to date pricing and information on this experience.
- Bookings with Fareharbor are subject to the terms and conditions outlined by the tour provider.
Photo credits: Fareharbor
Location
Getting to Blue Mountains Stargazing
Address: Wentworth Falls Lookout, Wentworth Falls, NSW
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