Sky Watching at Dark Sky Hill
A stargazing discovery like no other
Sky Watching Adventure
Discover Coonabarabran sky watching at Dark Sky Hill Observatory, nestled in Australia’s first Dark Sky Park. Perched at 675 metres with a 180-degree view, our cozy lounge offers an unmatched observatory experience for Eco Retreat guests.
Astrophotography Excellence
Capture the cosmos with Dark Sky Park astrophotography. A state of the art RASA computer-driven telescope produces real-time images and an 11-inch Schmidt Cassegrain telescope with our 2 inch eyepiece and digital Smart Eye delivers impressive colour, vibrant depth and clarity of nebula and galaxies.
Our state of the art equipment delivers a stunning visual experience and allows us to share with guests the actual images of the stars, nebula, galaxies and clusters that we observe.
Reserve Your Experience
Join our Cycle of Creation tour for a Coonabarabran sky watching adventure. Explore star births and Aboriginal stories under pristine skies. Book your stay at Dark Sky Eco Retreat and observatory experience at Dark Sky Hill now!
Our observatory at work taken by a guest .
These are just 4 images of what we see in the eyepiece.
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Summer Special
Summer Special 10% discount on all lodge rates 1st December 25 through 28th Feb 26