Stargazing Experience at Cowan's Private Observatory Discount Tickets

Overview

The ultimate stargazing experience. Enjoy maximum time under the stars whilst enhancing your knowledge of the Southern skies at our private observatory. Designed specifically with stargazing in mind, Cowan’s Observatory is the perfect introductory stargazing experience. Over 75 minutes, you'll explore the stars with both the naked eye and powerful telescopes. Every night offers a new spectacle. From the Milky Way to distant galaxies beyond, our guides use handheld lasers to show you the best of the evolving night sky. They'll help you discover the stars and planets, and understand what it all means. Nestled in a giant purpose-built crater to provide maximum wind protection and minimum light pollution, our expert astronomy guides will enhance your knowledge and understanding of our Southern Skies as you admire and ponder the possibilities through our powerful optical telescopes.

Language Offered

Mandarin-GUIDE

Japanese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Stargazing is within secluded, private craters, sheltered from wind and light

Return transport to the stargazing location from the Dark Sky base

Discover the dark skies of the largest International Gold Standard Dark Sky Reserve

Private facility with powerful telescopic viewing technologies

Explore the endless Southern skies, observe planets, galaxies, and the depths of the Milky Way

Expert astronomy guides who will tailor your experience according to what is visible on that night

Exclusion

Food and drinks, unless specified

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Minimum age is 5 years

Dress warm all year round

If you are booking a time after midnight please double check the date you are booking

If weather prevents the tour from operating, an alternate indoor experience may be offered as an alternative

Language - You are required to speak the language of the tour due to Health & Safety purposes, if you cannot speak the language, you will not be allowed to join the tour.