$139 Adults (16+)
This Broken Hill astronomy tour is designed for travellers who want more than just a quick look at the stars. With telescope viewing and expert commentary, you’ll explore planets, constellations, and deep-sky objects in a dedicated night sky experience.
Set at a purpose-built astronomy location away from town lights, this experience offers exceptional clarity and a deeper understanding of the southern night sky through guided telescope observation.
The price also includes a recliner chair and sleeping bag for warmth during winter months.
* Includes pick up and return to your Broken Hill accommodation. Start times vary depending on the time of the year. You will be advised the day prior by text message of your pick up time. Due to strong demand, bookings must be made 2 days in advance. Earphones are available for enhanced listening if needed. Book for 4 and save 20% – discount automatically applied at checkout.
We were so incredibly lucky to come across Tom. We were in quite a spot, finding ourselves stranded at the Pro Hart Gallery without transport. At the suggestion of Greta, at the Pro Hart Gallery, we rang Tom directly and he very kindly agreed to help us out. What followed was a fabulous day, doing all the things on our list plus more, beautifully coordinated by Tom. He is so knowledgeable which meant we got a lot more out of the sites we visited than had we gone on our own. He is highly intelligent, helpful, polite and obliging. We cannot recommend him highly enough. Thank you Tom!
Tom’s deep knowledge and passion for Broken Hill brought every stop to life — a must-do experience for anyone wanting to truly understand the city.
Tom’s local knowledge made every stop meaningful and memorable.
The Starry Outback Astronomy Tour is a dedicated Broken Hill astronomy tour designed for a deeper, more immersive night sky experience. Hosted at a purpose-built astronomy site away from town lights, this experience offers ideal conditions for telescope stargazing in Broken Hill’s dark outback skies.
Using telescopes and guided interpretation, you’ll explore planets, constellations, and deep-sky objects while learning how to navigate the southern night sky. This Broken Hill stargazing tour goes beyond casual viewing, offering a structured and engaging astronomy experience.
Broken Hill’s remote location and minimal light pollution make it one of the best places in Australia for stargazing. This tour is purpose-built as a Broken Hill astronomy tour, focusing entirely on the night sky rather than combining multiple experiences.
Unlike sunset-based tours, this experience is timed specifically for optimal night sky viewing. With telescope access and expert guidance, it provides a more detailed and educational experience for those wanting to go beyond a basic introduction to stargazing.
Your Broken Hill astronomy tour begins with pickup from your accommodation before heading to a dedicated dark-sky location away from town lights. Once there, your guide will introduce the night sky using both naked-eye viewing and telescope observation.
Throughout the experience, you’ll learn how to identify constellations, understand the movement of the stars, and observe celestial objects in detail. The pace is relaxed, allowing time to observe, ask questions, and fully enjoy the experience.
If you’re looking for a combined sunset and stargazing experience, you may prefer the Broken Hill Sunset & Stars Tour, which includes scenic viewing before the astronomy component.
Location: Broken Hill, NSW
Duration: Approx. 90 minutes (evening, time varies)
Group Size: Small groups for a personalised experience
Pickup: Your Broken Hill accommodation
Dusk till dark: Highlights include Living Desert Sculptures and Outback Astronomy.
Afternoon pub crawl: Highlights include Broken Hill Distillery, Broken Hill Pub, Palace Hotel and the vibrant Mary’s Bar. Min booking 2 guests.
Sundown Walking Tour: Highlights include the secluded Sundown Trail, panoramic outback views and the Living Desert Nature Reserve.
Pub Grub Night: Highlights include 4 iconic Broken Hill pubs with food, drinks, and return accomodation transfers. Min booking 2 guests
Dusk till dark: Highlights include Living Desert Sculptures and Outback Astronomy.
Early starter: Highlights include Line of Lode, Miners Memorial, Royal Flying Doctor Service, White’s Mining Museum and more.
Brushstrokes of the Outback: Highlights include Pro Hart Gallery, Jack Absalom Gallery, Silver City Arts Centre and lots more.
Adventure tour: Highlights include Daydream Mine, Silverton Gaol Museum, and Silverton Photography and Secret Garden.
Half-Day Silverton tour: Highlights include Silverton Gaol Museum and the Silverton Photography and Secret Garden.
Discovery city tour: Highlights include Line of Lode, Sulphide Street Railway Museum, Silver City Art Centre and lots more.
Full day tour: Highlights include Line of Lode, Miners Memorial, Silver City Art Centre, Daydream Mine and lots more.
Afternoon highlights tour: Highlights include Jack Absalom Gallery, Geology & Mineralogy Museum, Junction Mine and lots more.
Afternoon pub crawl: Highlights include Broken Hill Distillery, Broken Hill Pub, Palace Hotel and the vibrant Mary’s Bar. Min booking 2 guests.
Desert photography tour: Highlights include the ambush site of the 1915 picnic train attack, living desert and sculptures.
Sundown Walking Tour: Highlights include the secluded Sundown Trail, panoramic outback views and the Living Desert Nature Reserve.
Sunset Tour: Highlights include White Rocks Reserve with captivating outback views and the iconic Outback Sculptures.
Astronomy tour: Leave the lights behind for a 90-minute skyshow beneath the stunning outback night sky.
$139 Adults (16+)
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