ASTRONOMY EXPERIENCES
Arkaroola's Astronomical experiences provide you with a rare opportunity to tour the universe
Arkaroola's state of the art Astronomical Observatories enjoy some of the best astronomical ‘seeing conditions’ in the Southern Hemisphere. As an accredited International Dark Sky Sanctuary our night skies are free of atmospheric and light pollution.
Visitors young and old alike will be enthralled as they see the heavens light up with the energy of worlds that are light-years away. Our Observatory tours have the coveted Advanced Ecotourism accreditation.
Under the Stars
Spend an evening stargazing in the vast outback and be amazed by the exceptionally dark sky at Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary. View celestial bodies through astronomy binoculars as you comfortably recline back on your chair.
Explore the Cosmos
The Ningana Imaging Observatory allows the visitor a real time, state of the art, digital Astro Experience. Relax seated indoors and view the wonders of our solar system and beyond into deep space.
Observatory Tour
Enjoy a truly intergalactic experience that is not normally available to anyone but astronomers and scientists.
WHY STARGAZE AT ARKAROOLA?
Famed as having some of the Southern Hemisphere’s clearest skies and home to state of the art Astronomical Observatories, Arkaroola has front row seats to the most spectacular lightshow on earth. If you aren't quite convinced see our climate page for more information on clear and cloudy days!