Overview
Experience the wonders of the night sky at Warrumbungle National Park, near Coonabarabran. It's Australia’s first officially accredited Dark Sky Park.
- When
Friday 6, 13 and 20 March 2026
Tour time: 7.45pm to 9.15pm. Meet at 7.30pm.
- Accessibility
- Easy
- Grade
- Easy. Suitable for adults and children 5 years and over.
- Price
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Adult $27 per person. Concession and child (5 to 16 years) $21 per person. Family $85 (2 adults and 2 children). Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Entry fees
- Park entry fees apply
- Meeting point
- Warrumbungle Visitor Centre front door.
- What to
bring - Torch, suitable clothing
- Bookings
- Bookings required. Phone 1300 072 757 for more information or book online.
- Availability
- Also available on request. For further information email or call Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 02 6825 4364.
- Please note
If you’re particularly set on dark-sky viewing please check the moon phase and book a tour date that does not align with the next full moon. You may also want to check the time of moonrise because it may not impact the tour at all if the moon rises later in the evening.
Call Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 02 6825 4364 for more information.
Warrumbungle National Park is renowned for its glittering, clear night skies, far from the light pollution of urban areas. You’ll see them through the lenses of two 8” dobsonian telescopes and binoculars.
Guided by a National Parks ranger, we’ll observe distant stars, planets, and galaxies in incredible detail and gain fascinating insights about the constellations and sky mapping.
From the iconic Southern Cross to the lesser known but equally captivating stars and nebulae, the southern skies offer endless wonders for stargazers of all levels.
Even if the weather is bad, there’ll still be a lot to find out about the night sky. In the case of cloudy skies, the tour will continue with engaging educational activities, including night sky mapping and a discussion on the basics of constellation identification.
Bring a torch and remember to wear warm clothing as the nights can get very cold in Warrumbungle National Park.
Dark Sky Parks
Warrumbungle National Park is Australia's first Dark Sky Park, renowned for its crystal clear starry skies. Learn more about Dark Sky Parks and why they're special.
Things to do:
Warrumbungle Visitor Centre
Visitor information is available at the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre, which is now back in its original location. Get great suggestions and tips for walking and camping in Warrumbungle National Park.
Bookings
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
Park info
- in Warrumbungle National Park in the Country NSW region
Warrumbungle National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day.
Buy annual pass
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