Crater Experience at Cowan's Observatory
Dark Sky Project
Available languages
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.
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
A minimum of 2 people per tour is required. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Discover the stars and planets using with our guide's lasers and telescopes
Private facility with powerful telescopic viewing technologies
Explore the endless Southern skies, observe planets, galaxies, and the depths of the Milky Way
Expert astronomy guide
Return transport to the Crater facility from the Dark Sky base
Expert astronomy guides who will tailor your experience according to what is visible on that night
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
Crater Experience in Mandarin
Mandarin speaking tour: This Crater Experience is taken by our Mandarin speaking guides.
Crater Experience - English
Reviews
57 reviews
Nice memory for kids
Cheng D5.0Jan 2024The sky is amazing. The guide is super knowledgable and friendly. Very memorable experience for the kids.Great recovery and very fair treatment when event cancelled due to poor viewing conditions.
Simon W4.0Dec 2023It’s always disappointing for an event that you have been looking forward to doesn’t happen due to weather. When arriving for the Crater Experience late in the evening on the only night we would be in town, it was cancelled due to poor viewing conditions. However, we were given a great virtual tour and the difference in the purchase price was refunded within two hours. What more could you ask for? Excellent response and I will definitely try to go another time when passing through.Great dark sky experience
Barbara G5.0Nov 2023The night sky was amazing even without the three telescopes. The astronomy guides were knowledgeable and made the experience fun. I learned a lot! Loved seeing the Southern Cross, Jupiter, Saturn, and different star clusters.Wonderful experience
Tourist092195567845.0Apr 2019We loved this tour. Luckily it was very clear the night we went out. The guides were very knowledgable and friendly. We saw some awesome stuff, highly recommend. It was pretty cold when we went in mid April and you're outside for over an hour so definitely need to layer up. They have jackets available also which kept us very warm. Would do this tour again.
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